Is it just us, or does it seem hard to believe it's July already?  And yet, here we are, zooming right into the heart - and heat - of Summer 2011.  With all that's happening in this fabulous city and with Families in the Loop, there's no doubt that our theme for July has to be (drum roll, please…) Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

And, wow, are we cranking up the heat this month here at Families in the Loop.  You are not going to believe the amazing (and we do mean amazing!) articles we have for you.  Want to learn about the city's hottest schools?  Done.  Hot fashion?  Done.  How about hot nursery design, steamy sex questions, and cooling-off your little one's hot temper tantrums?  Done, done and done!  And that's only the beginning.

And because we know that, as parents with little ones, we always need a little hotness boost, we're organizing a few events to make your summer sizzle. Keep a look out for the soon-to-be-announced dates for a class at S-Factor (S-Factor as in pole dancing - you read that right), a beauty event with a top Chicago dermatologist and dentist, and a hot mama/papa bootcamp with expert trainers from Chicago Athletic Clubs.  How fabulous is FITL's Summer 2011?

Get more information about our summer events and articles at familiesintheloop.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/familiesintheloop, where we're making parenthood delightful for Chicago moms, dads and kids.

We love our July partners and contributors!