Chicago Dads provides networking opportunities through activities such as "Dad's Night Out", playgroup activities for children, various other outings, and general camaraderie. We function as an informal volunteer association of independent groups and individuals. We believe the involvement of a father in the life of his child is beneficial to the child, and ultimately society as a whole.
Most of us have made a conscious choice to be the primary care provider for their children. Some work full-time, part-time or work at-home. Some are retired or are at-home dads. We invite all involved fathers to network with us. As researcher Dr. Kyle Pruett says, "fathers have always parented differently than mothers...and father care is as essential as mother care for your child." For this belief and many others, you're an involved dad.
ChicagoDads.com is here to help. This is the place to meet other dads from across the greater Chicagoland metropolitan area.
Weekly Playgroup in Chicago
Chicago Dads organize a weekly playgroup that meets on Thursdays in the city. You can find it by going to the "Group calendar" in the Chicago Dads section of this website.
Re: Urban families building city experience for kids / Northside Parents Network
I thought this was a good article, addressing many of the concerns we have about staying in Chicago and the schooling options available. When Maude was born, we made a pact to stay in the City at least until kindergarten. We've waffled a bit on that pact for a couple reasons. One, we saw the scores for our local public school (Not good). Two, the cost of private schooling is ridiculous.
I think the article has given us a new perspective on what can be done at the local school level to improve a school's performance...and it might keep us in Chicago.
Urban families building city experience for kids
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Urban families building city experience for kids
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Parents are going to schools to build the city experience they want for their kids
By Virginia Groark
Special to the Chicago Tribune
June 29 2008
When Jennifer Howell and her husband, Chandler, moved to the Chicago area in 2004, they bought a place in the suburbs because they had a toddler.
The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-re-urban-families-0629jun29,0,4015150.story
Visit chicagotribune.com at http://www.chicagotribune.com
190 North Show
I am almost afraid to ask, but how was the 190 North show last night? I had a show at 2nd city so I could not attend the DNO or see the airing of the show.
Robbo
Free puppet show at Millennium Park
A Rabbit's Tale
Fast Fish Puppet Theater presents an original puppet play featuring giant Bunraku-style puppets, set to the music of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Created by Chicago's award-winning puppet artist, Blair Thomas, the story tells the tale of a young boy's voyage through a magical forest and the many characters he meets along the way. The show is staged in the Pritzker Pavilion, and is part of the park's Family Fun Festival.
http://www.millenniumpark.org
Ongoing Each Wed 7/2/08 - 8/13/08; check with location for exceptions.
Time: 3pm-4pm
Cost: Free
Babywearing conference this Saturday
My wife sent me this link. There are free workshops and exhibitors, so you can see the latest gear out there:
http://babywearingconference.com/pages/Saturday.php
It's being held at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus.
Mr singer
Is anyone planning on going over there today? Bella and I wanted to go the last couple of weeks, but could not make it. Hopefully we will see some people there.
Kevin
The Truth About Barack Obama
The Truth About Barack Obama Slate
Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.
Barack Obama says the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE every time he sees an American flag. He also ends every sentence by saying, "WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL."
A tape exists of Michelle Obama saying the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE at a conference on PATRIOTISM.
Every weekend, Barack and Michelle take their daughters HUNTING.
Tuesday morning at Holstein
Gents,
We'll be at Holstein this morning (Tues.) from 10-11am. Join us if you can.
Jim