Why Montessori? Why Now?

How Montessori education unleashes 21st-century kids to love learning and think big.

North Shore Winter Break Camps 2019

Consider your research done! Below you’ll find a nice list of winter break camps to consider for your long 2 weeks of break.

3 Tips for Caring for Your Rug this Holiday Season and Beyond!

Sara Tiger, Manager for Job Youshaei Rug Company, outlines three tips to handling spills and stains on your investment.

Meet a Mom: Deka Lash Multi-Studio Franchise Owner, Bette Anne!

This week’s Meet a Mom feature is an almost empty-nester with an ultra-impressive resume. In fact, I’m not sure if she’s slept much achieving this much in such a short time! Come see what I mean…

Making a Better World: Nurturing a Child’s Love of Science

Children are natural scientists! Carly Andrews, Head of School for Baker Demonstration School, outlines the processes that best foster a love of science from preschool to 8th grade [hint: it doesn’t involve text books or long periods of desk sitting]!

8 Legit Reasons to Hire a Professional Childproofer

Considering a DYI baby proofing project? Consider again… Professional childproofers have a wealth of current product knowledge about what works and what’s been recalled, which, in the long-run can save your family time, money and safety. Here’s how…

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Sara Tiger, Manager for Job Youshaei Rug Company in Highland Park (off 41, just south of 22), outlines three tips for handling spills and stains on your investment (spoiler alert! One is how to treat a 🍷 spill). Plus, exclusive discount for our Facebook followers 💚

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From Our Blog

3 Tips for Caring for Your Rug this Holiday Season and Beyond!

Sara Tiger, Manager for Job Youshaei Rug Company, outlines three tips to handling spills and stains on your investment.

Making a Better World: Nurturing a Child’s Love of Science

8 Legit Reasons to Hire a Professional Childproofer

Seven Childproofing Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joyous events – family and friends gathering together to celebrate the season. But a crowded house can mean a lot of safety risks for those little ones – is your home truly safe for the holidays?

Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!

We spoke with the author and mindfulness expert about her growing brand.

Meet a Mom: Restaurant Owner Franny Kaulentis!

If you’ve ever visited Highwood, you know about the fabulous restaurant scene that just keeps getting better. The bustling little town also has a few classics that diners have frequented for decades, like Alex’s Washington Gardens. That’s why we are so excited to introduce to you Franny Kaulentis and her husband Mike, proud new owners of Alex’s Washington Gardens in Highwood!

Happening Now

December 14, 2019 9:00 amZooLights @ Lincoln Park Zoo
December 14, 2019 9:00 amFREE Open Play @ Jammin' Jungle West Ridge Center Highland Park
December 14, 2019 9:00 amChildren's Cooking Class @ Taste Buds Kitchen Bannockburn
December 14, 2019 9:45 amChildren's Yoga @ Shri Yoga (ages 4-7)
December 14, 2019 10:00 amDrop-In: Indoor Treehouse @ Deerfield Park District
December 14, 2019 10:00 amReal Reindeer Visits @ The Glen Town Center
December 14, 2019 10:00 amFifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest @ Navy Pier
December 14, 2019 11:00 am24th Annual Christkindlmarket (3 locations)
December 14, 2019 12:00 pmTHE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Chicago Union Station
December 14, 2019 4:00 pmWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Toy Shop
December 14, 2019 4:30 pmChicago Botanic Garden Lightscape
December 14, 2019 4:30 pmIllumination @ the Morton Arboretum
December 14, 2019 5:00 pmHoliday Magic @ Brookfield Zoo
December 14, 2019 7:00 pmChicago Wolves vs. Milwaukee Admirals
December 15, 2019 9:00 amZooLights @ Lincoln Park Zoo
December 15, 2019 10:00 amFifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest @ Navy Pier
December 15, 2019 10:00 amSunday Brunch & Bowling @ Pinstripes Northbrook!
December 15, 2019 10:00 amReal Reindeer Visits @ The Glen Town Center
December 15, 2019 10:30 amSunday Brunch at the Taproom @ Ravinia Brewing Company
December 15, 2019 10:30 amMind, Body, Baby for Parents & Infants 0-24mo.
December 15, 2019 11:00 am24th Annual Christkindlmarket (3 locations)
December 15, 2019 12:00 pmTHE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Chicago Union Station
December 15, 2019 1:00 pmGingerbread House Decorating Party @ Gorton Center
December 15, 2019 3:00 pmAnnie @ Citadel Theatre Lake Forest
December 15, 2019 4:30 pmChicago Botanic Garden Lightscape
December 15, 2019 4:30 pmIllumination @ the Morton Arboretum
December 16, 2019 9:00 amZooLights @ Lincoln Park Zoo
December 16, 2019 9:00 amDrop-In: Indoor Treehouse @ Deerfield Park District
December 16, 2019 10:00 amUnlimited Jump Mondays @ Sky High Sports
December 16, 2019 10:00 amFifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest @ Navy Pier