NPN Amy J.
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untilCome and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Bennett Day School! Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, Bennett Day School's program is build upon the idea that children are naturally competent, curious, and capable individuals who are co-collaborators in their education. At this playdate, you and your family can: 😋 Enjoy a morning snack 🪵 Explore the outdoor garden 🎈 Play with a variety of materials and toys in the preschool classrooms 🎉 Relax, enjoy, and engage with peers! Bennett Day School is located at 955 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Parking/Public Transportation Info: If you are planning to drive, there is limited parking available in the gravel lot on the NW corner at Morgan and Hubbard (across the street from Bennett's campus). There is also free parking available on the west side of Morgan and south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. Bennett Day School is two blocks west of the Grand Blue Line stop and the Halsted 8 bus, and 2 blocks north of the Pink/Green Line Stop at Morgan if those options are convenient to you. Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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untilCome and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Park West Co-op Nursery School! Park West has been a parent cooperative preschool since our inception in 1971. This means that parents contribute to the overall management of school, by serving either on a committee or on the Board of Directors. Parents also have the unique opportunity to assist regularly in their child’s classroom, where they come to know the rhythms of group life, along with their child’s peers and teachers. More details to come! Park West Co-op is located at 2214 N Bissel St. Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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untilCome and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Bennett Day School! Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, Bennett Day School's program is build upon the idea that children are naturally competent, curious, and capable individuals who are co-collaborators in their education. At this playdate, you and your family can: 😋 Enjoy a morning snack 🪵 Explore the outdoor garden 🎈 Play with a variety of materials and toys in the preschool classrooms 🎉 Relax, enjoy, and engage with peers! Bennett Day School is located at 955 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Parking/Public Transportation Info: If you are planning to drive, there is limited parking available in the gravel lot on the NW corner at Morgan and Hubbard (across the street from Bennett's campus). There is also free parking available on the west side of Morgan and south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. Bennett Day School is two blocks west of the Grand Blue Line stop and the Halsted 8 bus, and 2 blocks north of the Pink/Green Line Stop at Morgan if those options are convenient to you. Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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Inclusive Sensory Playdate for Children 5-10 Years Old
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untilJoin NPN and LEEP Forward/Quantum LEEP Academy in fun activities for children ages 5-10 years old and their families. Siblings welcome! Details coming soon! LEEP Forward/Quantum LEEP Academy is located at 1447 W Montrose Ave. -
untilJoin LEEP Forward and NPN for August Adventures! This sensory-friendly, inclusive event is designed for all children, ages 2-5, with siblings of all ages welcome to join in the fun! Embrace the end of summer with a variety of engaging activities that promote exploration and creativity! ☀️ Children can dive into our Sensory Bin filled with a variety of items and textures. 🖌️ We’ll have a painting station where little artists can create with non-toxic, washable paint, and a playdough station for creative molding and shaping. 📚 For imaginative play, kids can dress up and relax in our Summer Story Corner with cozy blankets and captivating stories. 🌻 Plus, don’t miss our guided Nature Walk, where everyone can collect natural treasures! 🎪We will also have a bounce house for our little adventurers seeking more movement activities. 🎈Our event will also include a ball pit and sensory tables for more hands-on exploration. 😋 Finally, we’ll provide healthy, allergy-friendly snacks to keep everyone energized, and 🎉 Every family will be entered into a raffle for a night of respite or babysitting! Join us for a morning of sensory exploration, connection, and end-of-summer fun in an inclusive environment. We can’t wait to see you there! Location: 1447 W Montrose Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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Join Amy as she talks with four Chicago teenage boys about their summer jobs. These teens share where they worked, how they got their jobs, their work schedules, and what they liked and didn't like about working. Listen for their practical advice for Chicago teenagers looking for their first summer job, such as when to start looking, how to apply, and more. This recording is the thirteenth episode of NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting. The podcast was published on 4/18/25. -
untilJoin NPN members for a walk around Horner Park every Tuesday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Meet in front of the little snack stand (pictured) at Berteau and California. Strollers and dogs welcome! Bring a friend! For more information or to ask questions, please refer to this thread on the discussion forum. Horner Park is located at 2741 W. Montrose Ave. There is a free parking lot on California that runs most of the length of the park from Belle Plaine Ave on the south to Cullom Ave on the north. The snack stand where we meet is in the middle, at Berteau and California. We will NOT meet on July 1st or July 15th.
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untilHeld every fall, NPN’s Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair has been the No. 1 resource for school-searching parents for over 20 years! At the 2025 fair, your family will enjoy free entry to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a musical performance from Bubbles Academy, and the opportunity to talk with and hear from fifty Chicago preschools and elementary schools! MUST KNOW INFO ➤ Special features and perks for attendees ➤ Event schedule ➤ List of participating schools TICKETS REQUIRED ➤ Click the green button to secure your spot. Mobile users scroll down. PRICING ➤ NPN members: FREE ($15 donation recommended). ➤ Non-members: $15 DATE, TIME, PARKING Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614 Parking: Limited free street parking is available, as well as a flat-rate lot nearby. For more info, visit this link, then scroll down and click on "Directions" ➤By registering for this event, you agree that NPN may share your name and email address with our sponsors. ➤Photos will be taken at this event. By registering for this event, you agree that your photo may be taken and used in NPN materials, both print and online ➤Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. Schools: Register here. Thank you to our Sponsors
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untilCome and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Bennett Day School! Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, Bennett Day School's program is build upon the idea that children are naturally competent, curious, and capable individuals who are co-collaborators in their education. At this playdate, you and your family can: 😋 Enjoy a morning snack 🪵 Explore the outdoor garden 🎈 Play with a variety of materials and toys in the preschool classrooms 🎉 Relax, enjoy, and engage with peers! Bennett Day School is located at 955 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Parking/Public Transportation Info: If you are planning to drive, there is limited parking available in the gravel lot on the NW corner at Morgan and Hubbard (across the street from Bennett's campus). There is also free parking available on the west side of Morgan and south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. Bennett Day School is two blocks west of the Grand Blue Line stop and the Halsted 8 bus, and 2 blocks north of the Pink/Green Line Stop at Morgan if those options are convenient to you. Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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untilThis event has been canceled. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please check out our upcoming playdates here. Come and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Bright Horizons! Bright Horizons provides high-quality education and child care, trusted by parents and organizations around the world, made to fit the way people learn, live, and work today! At this playdate, you and your child can: 😋 Enjoy a healthy morning snack 🫧Engage in bubble play on the outdoor playground 🪴 Experience their Garden works program by gardening and decorating pots 🖌️Paint your own canvas! Bright Horizons is located at 321 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60604. If needed, you can call them at 312-985-5142. Parking and entrance: Bright Horizons is located in the Northern Trust building. Paid parking is available in the onsite parking garage and in a paid lot across the street. Paid street parking is also available on surrounding streets and in other paid lots nearby. The entrance to Bright Horizons is in the Northern Trust building, near Potbelly. Look for the "Bright Horizons" sign on the door. Staff will be there to welcome you. Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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untilCome and enjoy time with your family and others at this NPN playdate at Bubbles Academy! Bubbles Academy is Chicago's home for creative learning, offering caregiver and child classes, a year-round preschool program, and a community that comes together to celebrate holiday and cultural events! Join NPN and Bubbles Academy for this special playdate where you can begin to make connections and build a foundation that will last a lifetime! At this playdate you and your child can: 👶 Enjoy their colorful playroom with soft, plush toys and tumbling mats for infants, crawlers, and climbers 🪵 Explore their gorgeous Nature Playground 🎵 Sing along with your favorite Bubbles musical artist 🫧 Exercise fine motor muscles with sensory play Bubbles Academy Arts-Integrated Preschool is located at 2184 N. Elston Ave. Parking and entrance: Free parking in the preschool lot adjacent to the Nature Playground at 2184 N. Elston! Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org. NPN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You help us keep these playdates free with your paid membership or donation. Thank you for supporting NPN!
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Join Emily Winsor, Managing Director of Tuesday's Child, in the second of a three-part series on Special Education in Chicago. This session will walk you through the first steps you need to take when entering into special education with your child. You will learn about the difference between IEPs and 504s, the continuum of special education services and learning environments in Chicago, the steps of the IEP/504 process, and what to expect during IEP and 504 meetings. This session was recorded live on 4/16/25. -
🎥 Win Two Tickets to The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert with The Chicago Philharmonic! 🎵 🎉 NPN is excited to offer members the chance to win two tickets to the one-night-only performance (Saturday, April 26 @ 7:30pm) of The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert with The Chicago Philharmonic at the Auditorium Theatre! Audiences will experience one of the most-loved films of the '80s with the Chicago Philharmonic playing the Dave Grusin score live to film. How to Enter: Comment on THIS POST through Monday 4/14 sharing your favorite '80s movie. Here is the link to the post: https://www.npnparents.org/forums/topic/192850-win-2-tickets-to-the-goonies-40th-anniversary-in-concert-with-the-chicago-philharmonic/ Deadline: Entries must be submitted by Monday 4/14. The winner will be contacted via email on Tuesday 4/15. Don’t miss your chance to experience this beloved adventure comedy from 1985 that follows a group of misfits on a search for long-lost treasure, complete with an ancient map, deadly booby traps, a ruthless crime family, and Baby Ruth candy bars! 🌟
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Marc Berkman is the CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS), the first consumer protection organization focused on social media. In this episode he talks with Amy and Sitaara about how the organization uses a consumer-oriented approach of education, advocacy, and technology in working to make social media safe for children. Learn about children’s drive for “clout”, the lose-lose parenting trade off, and practical safety interventions that parents can implement at home for children from preschool to young adulthood. We discuss the legislation the Organization for Social Media Safety is working on to protect children online and the impact schools can have in keeping students safe. After listening to this episode listeners will walk away with practical advice on safety software options and concrete steps to take to make social media safe for everyone. This recording is the eleventh episode of NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting. The podcast was published on 3/11/25. For more information and resources about this topic, visit the podcast episode's show notes.
