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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... 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®... 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... Read More
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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... 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... 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... Read More
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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... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb. 26 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Camp Expo 2016 Feb. 27... Read More
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Sign Up for 2016 Summer Camps Now!

Here’s a list of summer camp options throughout the Chicagoland area. See our links at the bottom of the post for more camps in your area. Don’t forget to ask about early bird savings if you sign up now. Post sponsored by Kiddie Academy.    Art Reach Educational... Read More
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Friday Fun Five Feb. 19 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Frozen Weekend at Adventure Realm  Feb. 19-21 in Downers... Read More
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Friday Fun Five Feb. 12 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!  Junie B. Jones The Musical  Saturdays at Northbrook Theater... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb 5 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Frostival 2016 February 6 in Park Ridge Enjoy the... Read More
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5 Steps to Empower Your Tween Girls

The Girl Power Campaign is a fun and powerful way for parents to help girls, particularly tweens, develop a healthy self-image and a successful growth mindset. This campaign was started by a Seattle mailman to help empower his young girls. See the infographic below for five simple... Read More

Friday Fun Five Jan 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! The Morton Arboretum’s Husky Hereos Event January 30-31 in... Read More

Friday Fun Five Jan 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Chicago Children’s Theatre presents “Snowflake” Opens January 27 in... Read More

Friday Fun Five Jan 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Spring Valley Winter Fest January 16-17 in Schaumburg Enjoy snowshoe... Read More
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Top 10 Tips for Working Mothers

Yes, Motherhood and Working Do Mix: The Top 10 Tips for Working Mothers Oaklee’s guest post by Pamela F. Lenehan Is being a working mother hard on your kids? 70 percent of U.S. mothers with children under the age of 18 are working — some 31 million... Read More
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Friday Fun Five Jan 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 January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! As We Grow Preschool Meet and Greet January 9... Read More
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Five of The Biggest Product Recalls in 2015

Oaklee’s guest post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety. Between work, the kids’ activities, running errands, and everything else parents have going on, it is easy to miss even the most important safety alert. Fortunately,... Read More
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Winter 2016 Chicago Museum Free Days

Many of Chicago’s museums offer free admission in January and February to Illinois residents with a valid ID. Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of these special discount days. Adler Planetarium free dates: January 4-8,11,12,15,18-22, 25-29, February 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29. Art Institute of... Read More

Holiday Fun Outdoors

              Christkindl Market in Chicago and Oak Brook   Looks like we’ll have a holiday season with no snow. Oh no! Despite that, there are plenty of things you can do to enjoy the season and our great outdoors.  ... Read More

Oaklee’s Review: Jambanz slapband speaker

Looking for a great gift for tweens? Try this Jambanz slapband speaker. It’s a great way to take your music on the go for active kids and adults.   The wireless speaker connects to your phone or tablet so you can take your music anywhere. Set... Read More

Friday Fun Five Dec 18 2015

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Jingle Bell Jamboree December 19 at Naper Settlement in... Read More

Friday Fun Five Dec 11 2015

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Holiday Mansion Tours 2015 December 12-13 at the... Read More
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Do You Believe in Santa Claus?

Get your family into the spirit of the season with a production of the timeless classic movie, “The Miracle on 34th Street.” Overshadowed Theatrical Productions is a local theater company that strives to deliver quality, family-friendly drama. The play is a faithful adaptation of the 1947... Read More
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Top 5 Membership Gifts

Giving the gift of a family experience or activity is a great way to foster family fun in the coming year. Here are five membership gift ideas that would make a great gift from grandma.   1. Museum/Zoo Memberships Museum of Science & Industry Chicago: www.msichicago.org... Read More

Friday Fun Five Dec 4 2015

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events! Naperville Park District Santa House Open through December... Read More