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May/June 2023

Advice

How to Boost Your Kid’s Confidence

Tara Moler -
Use this mom-approved tip to ditch the comparisons with others and find the stuff that matters in ourselves.
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Try These Alternatives to Book Club This Summer

Cheryl Leahy -
Try out one of these fun, social and stress-free ideas with your mom pals this summer.
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Ideas to Celebrate You

Steffy McCourt -
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day ideas that aren’t a crowded brunch or BBQ — and that focus on you!
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My Mantra: Love Has the Power to Change the World

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
A self-confidence coach helps teens learn to love and believe in themselves so they can go after their goals with confidence.
Guides

Summer Fun on a Budget for Chicagoland Families

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Keep summer fun and frugal with kid-friendly activities that are $5 or less!
Advice

How to Survive Camping with Kids

Steffy McCourt -
Basic tips to help your family disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.
At Home

Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

Nikki Roberts -
Beat summer burnout by unwinding with a simple craft that kids will love.
Guides

Family Neighborhood Guide: Bronzeville

Nikki Roberts -
Get to know Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood with these family-friendly picks.
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Attractions

What it’s like visiting Great Wolf Lodge Illinois with your family

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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois provides the ultimate family getaway by combining a massive indoor water park, diverse dining options and exciting dry attractions all...
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Advice

5 foods to eat when you have the flu, and 3 foods to avoid

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When the flu hits, your body needs more than just rest. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your immune system fight off...
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Camps

Act out this summer at Chicagoland’s top theater camps

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Sign your kids up for one of these theater summer camps that is great for little thespians in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
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Camps

Hyde Park summer camps so fun, your kids won’t want to come home

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Hyde Park offers exciting summer camps where kids can explore arts, sports and science while making lifelong memories.
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