Whenever we drive down Lake Shore Drive and Navy Pier comes into view my boy asks, "When are we going to go on that Ferris Wheel?" I always say something non-committal like "Someday." This has been going on for years. Literally years. Well, my husband and I finally fulfilled that promise, but it involved going … Continue reading I survived Navy Pier during the Chicago Air and Water Show
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Some people use their fast clicking skills to buy concert tickets right when they are available online. As a parent, I do the same thing with Chicago Park District online enrollment. Certain classes like gymnastics fill up quickly, so I need to be ready to click right when enrollment begins. I've been waitlisted before, and … Continue reading Recipe for Chicago Park District online enrollment success
Ah, the pitter-patter of little feet. Sure, it could be the sound of adorable children coming to give you hugs, but it could be the sound of a group of hell creatures coming to eat your soul. Some nights it can be hard to tell the difference. Is there a difference? Being a parent is … Continue reading 10 reasons why living with children is like being in a haunted house
"Growing up, we were allowed to read any book in the house," writes Maria Casale in her essay for the New York Times titled "This Book is Too Old for You." The piece has prompted some online discussion about whether or not parents should censor what their kids read. Reading those comments prompted me to … Continue reading 3 books I don’t want my children to read
I consider myself to be a pretty involved mom. I read with my kids. We bake cookies. We go to the park. We make pictures and write journals. We snuggle a lot. However, because of my work schedule there are certain things I do not do. I rarely drop my kids off or pick them … Continue reading It’s public parenting season
Kim Z. Dale 