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Guest Post: Beth Prystowsky's Top Ten Family Activities in Chicago

Guest Post: Beth Prystowsky's Top Ten Family Activities in Chicago
There are a lot of things for families to do in Chicago -- more than you could ever realistically get to. I know what our family loves to do, but I wanted to reach out to some other Chicago-area parents and hear about their favorites. I decided to begin this guest posting series with my friend Beth Prystowsky, the blogger behind Ups and Downs of  a Yoga Mom. Beth is a mom of two, housewife, yoga teacher and writer living in Chicago.  Find her on  at twitter at @upsdownsyogamom. Here are Beth's top ten picks for family activities in and around town... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 15, 2012 at 10:12 pm
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Guest Post: Play Matters

Guest Post: Play Matters
My husband and I have resolved to have more fun with our kids in 2012. We've found that we have a tendency to let the stress of our day-to-day lives interfere with having fun every single day (no matter what). As part of that plan, we are focusing more on playing together as a family. I am trying to spend more time on the carpet building LEGO towers and playing bingo. More play. More fun. When I was approached by a representative of Sharp As A Tack, a new organization in the city focusing on "play with a purpose," I was intrigued. I invited Caryn Lichtenberg, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Sharp As A Tack to share some thoughts on the importance of play and what her organization is doing to help, kids and educators play purposefully. A former kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 7th grade teacher, Caryn knows that play is important at all ages and stages. At Sharp As A Tack, she hopes to spread innovative thinking, imagination, and a sense of wonder. Here is what Caryn has to say about the role of play in learning. ------ You don’t need to ask a child what their favorite part of school is to know the answer. It’s recess, of course. Children love to play and they might know something about their brains that schools have forgotten. Play matters. In fact, our brains need play to practice and strengthen key academic and life skills such as problem solving, working memory, and empathy. ... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 21, 2012 at 9:00 pm
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Guest Post: Family Living in the South Loop

Guest Post: Family Living in the South Loop
I know its been awhile since I’ve added a new installment to th Neighborhood Spotlight Series (busy summer), but today I am thrilled to welcome Sara Youngblood-Ochoa, the editor of the popular site Macaroni Kid Chicago Loop and the mother of one super cute little boy. When her son was born, Sara learned just how... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 18, 2011 at 8:46 pm
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Guest Post: Let Your City Kids Taste Farm Life

Guest Post: Let Your City Kids Taste Farm Life
Sometimes I like to take my “city mice” out to the country for a change of pace. I love our urban lives, but I also want my kids to understand that food grows in the ground and appreciate different lifestyles. I bet you do too, right? Today, I am thrilled to welcome Kristen Holub, a... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 6, 2011 at 10:17 pm
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Guest Post: Avoiding Meltdowns by Redefining Discipline

The non-stop rainy, dreary spring weather hasn’t brought out my best parenting. I am not proud of it, but we have had some very, very long days at our house lately. Because I have been seriously off my parenting game, I was thrilled to hear from my friend Angela D. Hunsicker, LCSW. Angela is a... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 28, 2011 at 9:55 pm
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Guest Post: Family Living in Lincoln Park (Part One)

One of Lincoln Park’s most famous residents. Hey, remember the Neighborhood Spotlight Series from last spring? It’s baaack! Just to review, so far we’ve covered: Albany Park, Avondale, Bucktown/Wicker Park, Logan Square and Oak Park/River Forest, Andersonville, and River North/River West. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Toni Hargis, an expat Brit, writer, wife and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 17, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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Guest Post: Konow's Corn Maze

Ford’s son kicking it in the corn pit at Konow’s Corn Maze. Today, I am pleased to welcome my blogging buddy Shannon Ford to Wee Windy City. When Shannon emailed me last week to tell me why she thought Konow’s Corn Maze was an excellent destination for Chicago families, she made my day. That is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 11, 2010 at 5:33 pm
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Guest Post from a Chicago Daddy Blogger (yes, they exist)

For the past few months, I’ve been wondering where all of the Chicago-area daddy bloggers are. There have to be some dads out there who are writing about their parenting experiences, right? Alan and his son Jack. Well, these elusive online dads aren’t easy to come by, but I found one. His name is Alan... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 8, 2010 at 11:43 am
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Guest Post: Yes, You Can!

Guest Post: Yes, You Can!
A happy fruit-picker hard at work. Fruit season is upon us in the Midwest! I don’t know about you, but we are trying to take full advantage of all the delicious foods that summer has to offer. To that end, I am excited to welcome Emily Paster. A fellow Chicago-area mama and blogger, Emily is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 1, 2010 at 11:49 am
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Guest Post: Family Living in Andersonville

The Girls. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Karvunidis) Welcome to another installment in my Neighborhood Spotlight Series here on Wee Windy City! Today, fellow ChicagoNow blogger Jenna Karvunidis is here to tell us about raising kids in Andersonville. In case you are playing catch-up, we’ve already hit Albany Park, Avondale, Bucktown/Wicker Park, Logan Square and Oak... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 26, 2010 at 11:17 am
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