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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Discussions
Any recommendations for how to throw a fun, spa-day-style party for some 8 and 8yo girls? Should I try to bring in someone to do manicures? Buy a bunch of sheet masks? ...
I’m trying to find an “experience” gift for my 11 year old daughter for Christmas. I’m giving her older sister a season pass for 6 flags and would like to do something similar for her. I don’t see any musicals she would like - any cool experiences we can do together? . ...
Anyone have any insight into St. Michael’s Christmas Mass in terms of how early we should arrive to get a seat? We are planning to go to the 10:00 mass tomorrow. This is St. Michael’s in Old Town. ...
What’s the monthly cost of your family’s phone plan with four lines? ...
I've been a Literacy Specialist (Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and Master's in Literacy Education, and Ph.D. in Education all from NYU) for over 20 years. I have taught education courses at the college level at NYU, Loyola University, Roosevelt University, UIC, and at DePaul Un...
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