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Bob Cushman

Chicagoland Summer Festivals 2016

Here’s a list of the biggest and best summer festivals in the Chicago area. With all these options, you’re bound to make some memories this summer!   June 15-Aug. 20 Grant Park Music Festival Chicago: www.grantparkmusicfestival.com Millennium Park. In its 81st season of offering free classical music, the Grant Park... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 10 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Salute to Freedom – Civil War Museum... Read More

Father’s Day Safety Blog

Oaklee’s Guest Post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director of Kids In Danger, a Chicago non-profit focused on improving children’s product safety.  Father’s Day is almost here! KID knows that fathers pride themselves on being able to keep their families safe. However, furniture tip-overs are on the rise and they... Read More
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Experience Centennial Beach This Summer

Over the course of a summer, Centennial Beach charms more than 130,000 visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day, who revel in the unique and park-like nature of this facility. However, few are aware of the rich history of the Beach. In fact, this year, Centennial Beach is celebrating 87... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 3 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Oswego Country Market Sundays through June 5... Read More
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Kenosha Public Museum
Bob Cushman

Summer 2016 Art Festivals

Art Festivals are in full swing again this summer. They’re a great way to inspire the creative side of your kids and find that special piece for your home at the same time. June 4-5, 10am-4pm Annual Fine Arts Festival Oak Brook: 630-655-2090 Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York... Read More
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Friday Fun Five May 27 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Sea Lion Aquatic Park Opening Day May... Read More
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Friday Fun Five May 20 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Train Extravaganza Weekend – Kenosha Public Museum... Read More
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Friday Fun Five May 13 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Peter Pan and Wendy – Theatre School... Read More
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Visit Lake Geneva

Wisconsin is just a short drive from Chicago, but it’s truly a great escape from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Oaklee’s recently visited the Lake Geneva area and came up with five (although there are many more) reasons to take your family there this summer. Don’t... Read More
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20 Family-Friendly Performances in May 2016

There’s nothing like a live performance to stimulate your child’s imagination and provide a level of engagement that they just can’t get from a screen. This month’s selections include the beautiful costumes and voices of the Lyric Opera, a traveling water circus with no animals, and many local productions... Read More
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Friday Fun Five May 6 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Cardboard Regatta Boat Building Workshops – Glen... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Kiddie Academy – Community Begins Here

Kids find happiness. Parents find peace of mind. As a parent, you see your child growing every day—perhaps too fast. And we’re not talking about height markers on door frames. At Kiddie Academy® we never take a single moment of your child’s growth potential for granted. We feed your... Read More
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Friday Fun Five April 29 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Kite Fly Fun with the Glen Ellyn... Read More
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2016

PTA Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2016. It’s a time to stop and recognize those that do so much for our kid’s day in and day out. But for parents, gifts to teachers can be complicated– group gift or individual? How much should I spend? What would they... Read More
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4 Tips to Keep Kids Stress-Free During Testing

Standardized testing season is upon us and it can be an extremely stressful time for students Luckily, both teachers and parents can help them effectively manage their stress, while still being proactive and keeping their performance high. No one knows the stress that kids face better than teachers. Third... Read More

Stories from Our Mothers Become Our Greatest Gifts

“We Talk to You Because We Love You” Stories from Our Mothers Become Our Greatest Gifts By Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D. & Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. The Yupik, an indigenous people of Alaska, had the tradition of passing down wisdom fromelders to the young. They called these stories “wise words.”... Read More
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Friday Fun Five April 22 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Earth Day Festival 2016 April 22 in Glen... Read More
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Friday Fun Five April 15 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Fun Run in Color April 16 in Wheaton... Read More
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Staying Healthy Tips from Amita Health

Check out these Staying Healthy tips From Amita Health Medical Group.   Allergy season is here! Check with AMITA Health Medical Group’s Pediatricians for ways to ease your child’s sneezing and runny nose.         Beat the rush and schedule your child’s school or sports physical now. The... Read More
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MSI Robotics Week
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Friday Fun Five April 8 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Flashlight Egg Hunt at Blackberry Farm  April 8 in... Read More
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2016 Kite Flying Events

The Windy City lives up to its namesake with these fun family events! Flying 4 Kids At Your Local Park District Bring your kite and join your local park district to participate in Annual Flying 4 Kids events. These statewide kite-flying events are designed to create awareness of parks,... Read More
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Friday Fun Five April 1 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Chicago Wolves Marvel Super Hero Night April 2... Read More
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Friday Fun Five March 25 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Laser Tag Lock-In at Adventure Realm March 25... Read More
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Kiddie Academy Summer Camps
Bob Cushman

To Camp or Not To Camp?

To camp or not to camp? That is the question. The summer months can often create a lull in a child’s learning, which can prove detrimental to their skills. In fact, the National Summer Learning Association states that children experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational... Read More
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Museum Exhibits Spring Break 2016

Spring break is a great time to keep the learning going by visiting local museums. Here are a few of the fascinating exhibits you’ll find. Museum of Science and Industry Brick by Brick (thru February 2017) Find your inner builder at this exhibit of sensational LEGO® structures. This exhibit... Read More
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Friday Fun Five March 18 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Flashlight Egg Hunt March 18 in Oswego Start... Read More
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Bob Cushman

4 Tips to Add Balance to Your Child’s Life

As parents we make every effort to prepare our children for success and challenge them to achieve their full potential. However, a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasizes that children need a balance between the demands of challenging academic and extracurricular activities and free and... Read More
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Friday Fun Five March 11 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Naper Settlement Maple Sugaring Spring Fever Event March... Read More
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Ditch that, get this—Spring Cleaning

Oaklee’s guest post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety. Spring means warmer weather, flowers begin to bloom, and spring cleaning! The spring season is a great time to take a look at what you have and get rid... Read More
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Yorktown Easter Bunny Photos
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Friday Fun Five March 4 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s March/April Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!      Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical  March 4-5... Read More
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Family Painting
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Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning Solutions

Spring is the time to clean and refresh. Here are two of our favorite go-to non-toxic pantry items that keep the house smelling clean and springtime fresh. All Purpose Cleaner This easy-to-mix, all-purpose cleaner works on most surfaces. It’s great on kitchen countertops and floors to remove sticky fingerprints. It’s... Read More