Families in the Loop

Wait? Didn’t school just end? It’s summer – why are we talking about school?! Yes it IS finally summer, and enjoy it while it lasts, but summer can be the perfect time to start researching new schools – the October application process is right around the corner and the pressure is heating up to submit [...]

Did you have any idea that parenting would lead to so many questions?  Childcare, schools, safety, relationships, sex, health, nutrition, sibling rivalry, in laws, finances… the list goes on and on! Fortunately for all of us, we’ve got Families in the Loop’s Parent Q&A column! Our experts are here to offer guidance, advice, information about the trickiest, [...]

~By Lara Field, MS, RD, CSP, LDN, Chicago Pediatric Dietitian and owner of FEED Ah, June, with its long languid days, cool starry nights and, my favorite Chicago produce market, Green City Market! Did you know that fruits and vegetables grown in North America can spend up to 5 days in transport before arriving at a store? Should we care about [...]

From free, kid-sized activities to off-the-beaten-path adventures, get ready to bask in Chicago’s summer glow and giggle the dog days of summer away. Here are five of our favorite FREE, kid-sized activities to add to your soon to be full summer dance card! 1. Watch the stars under the stars. Enjoy a family movie at [...]

The sun is out, finally! Here’s Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Dermatologist Dina Elrashidy, giving us the low-down on summer skin care. Question: I feel like there are so many sunscreens out there.  What SPF should I put on my child and myself? Dr. Elrashidy’s response: You should look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays, [...]