Things to Do
Our parent members have tons of suggestions on things to do, including beautiful spots for a family bike ride and outings for those all-too-rare date nights. Find more tips and advice in the articles below, or search the discussion forum for up-to-the-minute recos. Looking to expand your parenting community? Check the calendar for NPN events that serve to enlighten or connect our members—and often both!
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I’m baffled by this. There are hundreds and hundreds if not thousands of colleges/universities in the US. Why are people so fixated on “T25”? Is it status, prestige, bragging rights? Are peoples self worth completely tied to the rank of their college? Why is this “T25” mentality so pervasive? I j...
Anyone else as excited about this as me?! The Chicago Sky had the #3, 7, and 13 picks in this year's draft. We got Kamilah Cardoso (6'7 center from the national champion South Carolina team, and the NCAA tourney most outstanding player) AND Angel Reese (forward from last year's champions, LSU plus a...
Fun music classes for kids grades K-2! Wednesdays at 4:15 pm in Hyde Park. In each weekly music class, we drum, sing, move, and play to rhythms inspired by musical traditions around the world – from West African Gahu, to Japanese Taiko, to Brazilian Samba. This is the perfect activity to...
There are so many benefits to singing and dancing with your baby! Our research-based Music Together classes teach children how to sing in tune and keep a steady beat – but it doesn't end there! Active music-making creates unique connections in the brain that support your child’s language...
Join us for a FREE demo of our Rhythm Kids class! This class is designed for children ages 4-8 and explores drumming and movement to support each child's continued musical development. The Jaguar Collection for Spring is based on Bomba music from Puerto Rico! Marsha's Music h...
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Looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys. *Updated 1/28/2024 Food & Drink Bat...
As a mom to a boisterous four-year-old girl, I am always looking for ways to entertain her and keep her busy. That's why I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to take my daughter, Clarke, to see The Nutcracker for the very first time this year. Clarke has been captivated recently with dance...
During a week in July, my husband and I hosted his family for vacation. Spread between three houses (including ours), were 19 family members, ages 6–70 years old. With a small backyard and a basement only a teenager would love, we had to get out and about in the city. To help inspire anyone who...
Water, sunlight, soil. It’s what all plants need, and one of the first science facts that kids learn. So gardening is the perfect way to harness an interest in the environment and to cultivate future scientists. These steps offer suggestions that can be scaled to fit any size patch, from large outdo...
I moved to Andersonville shortly before my oldest child was born. My husband and I were previously living in a one-bedroom condo in Bucktown, and we knew we wanted to start a family. Andersonville was appealing because of the easy access to the lake and parks, quiet streets with lots of trees, histo...
