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Turn Your Kids Loose for a Summer of Discovery!!

Learn about Baker Summer Discovery Camp at Baker Demonstration School, which offers the coolest activities for children ages 3-12; parents, you’ll wish you were a kid again!     Baker Summer Discovery Camp at Baker Demonstration School is the perfect...

Camp Firefly: Alec’s Story!

It’s not often talked about. What summer camp options are there for the many children who have difficulty connecting with peers and navigating social situations? Long-time camper of Camp Firefly, Alec, shares his story.     Camp Firefly is a co-ed...

Meet a Mom: Meet Dana Ivy!

  We are so excited to feature a fabulous #mompreneur, local North Shore mama of two lovely boys, beloved blogger of I Adore What I Love (established in 2012!!!), Dana Ivy! Dana shares with us great household mom hacks, a bit of mompreneur business advice and...

School Environments that Support a Healthy Brain

  By Carly Andrews, Head of School, Baker Demonstration School.   School environments are vastly different from when we were kids! Which, is important to keep in mind when selecting a school for your child whether preschool or private! Carly Andrews, Head of...

3 Rules for Sending my Kids Near Water

 Here in Chicago, hot sunny days at the pool or beach may seem unreachable still. If your family is one of the many flocking to warmer weather geographies and water-side lounging this spring break, NOW is the perfect time to brush up on important water safety tips....

Neuropsychological Evaluations: Empowering the Child and Parent

By Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP and Amanda Moons, Ed.S., NCSP Photo credit: Tim Klein Photo   Having your kids go to school can cause a roller coaster of emotions from pure joy to absolute fear.  At this point in the school year you have most likely...

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