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How a night of improv changed my parenting perspective during these crazy days

March 12, 2020 Shannan Younger 1 Comment

How a night of improv changed my parenting perspective during these crazy days

Parents of tweens and teens improvise regularly, and with Covid-19 impacting life in a myriad of ways and the situation continually evolving, it's clear that we are all going to be doing some (or a lot of) improv at some point in the near future. These unprecedented times have me … [Read more...]

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4 Fun family events in Chicago this spring that teens and tweens will love

March 8, 2019 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

4 Fun family events in Chicago this spring that teens and tweens will love

Spring is almost here, and in Chicago, that means celebrating the end of hibernation. With the Polar Vortex behind us, it's time to get back out there and explore the wonders of the Windy City. Whether you live here or are visiting for Spring break, here are four fun family … [Read more...]

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11 reasons to love going to a White Sox game

June 25, 2018 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

11 reasons to love going to a White Sox game

The White Sox provided my family and me with complimentary tickets to a game. All opinions are my own. There are a ton of reasons to love Chicago in the summer - the lake, the festivals, and the baseball. I love that Chicago has two teams, and this weekend we headed to … [Read more...]

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Water park do’s and don’ts when visiting with teens and tweens

June 22, 2018 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

Water park do’s and don’ts when visiting with teens and tweens

Summer is officially underway and for many families, a highlight of the season is hitting the waterpark. My family and I recently headed to Raging Waves, our favorite and Illinois' largest waterpark, and had a blast. It's a particularly fun place to visit with tweens and teens. … [Read more...]

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7 favorite places in Chicago, recently named the Best Big City in America

October 20, 2017 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

7 favorite places in Chicago, recently named the Best Big City in America

Conde Nast named Chicago the "Best Big City in America" and I couldn't agree more. There's something for everyone in this Second City that is apparently second no longer. In honor of the occasion, here are my seven favorite places in Chicago. The Chicago River The view of … [Read more...]

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