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Neighborhood Parents Network started in 1980 as a volunteer-run organization. Today, our four-person staff team and a group of amazing volunteers continue the work of supporting Chicago families. If you are passionate about helping parents research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent advice, we hope you will join us! Openings (updated 9/21/26) New Moms Group Host - posted September 2026 NPN's Board of Directors - rolling NPN is proud to be an inclusive organizat

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Since NPN was founded in 1980, the Parent to Parent quarterly newsletter has been a fun way for parents to share their stories, lessons learned, and get new insights into how to survive parenting in Chicago.  Check out these great past issues to learn more about school searches, finding the right childcare, traveling with kids, developmental differences, the ups & downs of Chicago parenting, and so much more!   2021-2025 Archives: 2024 - Spring 2023 - Spring

Thank you for agreeing to be a guest on NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting! Here are some notes on what to expect, recording tips, and more.   What to expect: > We will be using a website called Riverside to record the podcast. We will send you the link to join on the day of the recording.  > We'd like to record the podcast with our cameras on so we can share this as a webinar/video later. If you have any questions or concerns about that please let me know. >

Welcome to NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting, where we delve into parenting life in Chicago and uncover the resources, information, and support that Chicago families need. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Have suggestions or feedback for us? Please tell us.   Jump to: Season 1, Season 2 SEASON 3 Season 3, Episode 3: The Heart of Birth (A Three-Part Series on Mindful Parenting) Listen here: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube | NPN Published 9/30/26 In this episode

Media coverage and published articles     Your browser does not support the video tag. WGN News Sep 2024 Your browser does not support the video tag. FOX 32 Chicago January 16, 2026 Your browser does not support the video tag. WGN January 20, 2026   Your browser does not support the video tag. FOX 32 Chicago - pt1 Developmental Differen

Job Title Program Coordinator    This is a part-time, hourly, contract position requiring 10 - 20 hours/week   Organization Founded in 1980, the Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago, (NPN),  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to connect a diverse community of families with the support and resources designed to solve the challenges of parenting in Chicago. NPN helps parents research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get pare

NPN is the go-to resource for finding the schools in Chicago that fit your family. Join our upcoming live panel discussions to hear from representatives of some of Chicago's favorite schools.   These live panel discussions, held over Zoom, are your opportunity to hear directly from a variety of Chicago schools. Meet school admission counselors, directors, teachers, and more. Learn and ask questions about educational philosophies, school culture, and how to apply. Click on the links bel

To enter the sweepstakes, you must download and print this entry form and then mail it to NPN, 3320 W. Foster Ave., STE 138, Chicago, IL 60625. For your sweepstakes entry to be considered complete and eligible, you must complete every field. All entry forms must be received by December 17, 2023. Handwriting must be legible. One entry per person. Additional entries will not be considered. See official rules for details: https://www.biddingforgood.com/npnparents/sweepstake   Click

All new and expecting parents are invited to Chicago's Ultimate Baby Shower!   Join us for an afternoon packed with education, pampering, connection, conversations with local experts, and the best products! Children welcome! You will enjoy:    - Break-out sessions with Chicago Experts  - Complimentary min-spa services  - Community building & parent connection  - Maternity and new parent photo shoots with TK Photography  - Giveaways and information from yo

Volunteer Title  Online Auction Volunteer   Highlights ● 24 Volunteers needed between August 2023 and February 2024 ● Time commitment of only five hours over two months ● Visit businesses in a 2-3 block walk to ask for donations and follow up by phone and email ● Pick your blocks from the list below   Why We Need You Online Auction volunteers raise money for NPN by visiting neighborhood businesses and asking for donations for our online auction.

Intro Email - 1/15/26 Dear Winter Fair Partner,   Over the next few days you will receive four emails in preparation for NPN’s Winter School Fair & Summer Camp Fest coming up on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00-4:00 at Bubbles Academy. Here are the topics of each email you will receive:   Sharing the fair with your community & What to bring Raffle Prize & Networking Happy Hour Exhibitor Information for parents Arrival information including park

As a resource from parents for parents, NPN encourages members to share their experiences and expertise to a broad audience through our online content. Contributing articles to NPN We seek articles only from NPN members that offer a first-person account of a parenting issue you are dealing with or have dealt with on topics for families from pregnancy through high school.   Topics can be, but are not limited to, the following: developmental differences infertility