By Megan Murray Elsener Going Places - 10/16  You don’t have to look far—the dinner table or the nursery will probably do it—to realize that music is something that everybody in your family can relate to and enjoy. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager at home, here are some great places to hear music... Continue Reading →

What your preschooler REALLY needs to know now for the year ahead By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 8/14  While the ABCs and 123s seem like the fundamentals of learning, when it comes to preparing your child for preschool, it’s even more elementary. According to Joan White, director of First United Church Nursery School in... Continue Reading →

New experiences to try in 2016 By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent- 1/16  Rather than make a resolution you won’t keep, start off the new year by challenging yourself to try new things in 2016. Pick one of these new resources in each area of your life, from fashion to fitness, food and family. You may... Continue Reading →

Why it's time to stop the "Mommy Wars" By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 5/16  It was once the battle of the sexes. Enter motherhood and it's the battle of the moms–working moms and non-working mothers passing schoolyard judgment and criticism about how they raise their children and run their lives. We've all heard the... Continue Reading →

How to talk to your kids about politics By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 10/16  America is experiencing one of the nastiest elections in history, filled with name-calling, bullying and division. As parents, this behavior is what most families are trying to teach their children not to do; yet it’s playing out on a national... Continue Reading →