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.
December Organiser
Who would like to organize the Thursday playgroup and DNO this month?
Sorry for the short notice - it slipped my mind until now - and thanks to all of you who stepped up and took a month earlier this year.
Toys for for Dads and Kids to share
Thought this was kind of a keen article...
http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/12/geekdad-holiday.html
I can't wait until Piper is old enough for a Chem Set...will need many a fire extinguisher.
Prost,
Robbo
Thanksgiving/Playgroup Conflict
I'm assuming that I shouldn't bother scheduling a playgroup for this Thursday with Turkey Day and all. But am I just making an ass out of you and me? Should I reschedule for another day? Friday maybe? Or should we just hold off until next week? I'm open to whatever seeing as we're already out of town. Just let me know. Hope you all have a good one.
Chicago preschool advice
Hey all,
We're getting ready to apply to preschools for Calvin, who's 2.5 yrs old. Seems early but by next fall he'll be ready. Fall 09 applications are due December 1st 08, and we're scrambling to figure out what's best for him. We live in Albany Park and are trying to sell our place because of, well, gunfire.
One-of-a-Kind, unique Christmas gifts . . .
If you're looking for a gift for either that person who has everything, is impossible to buy for, or simply want to give a gift that will always be remembered and talked about, then I'd like to invite you all to visit the following website - http://www.bottlemagic.com
CTA Holiday Train Schedule
Every year the CTA runs a special decked out holiday train around this time with Santa onboard. Amanda loves getting on this train. It's a hoot!
Anyway, here's the current schedule:
http://www.transitchicago.com/news/whatsnew2.wu?action=displaynewspostingdetail&articleid=112928
Enjoy!
PICTURES w/ SANTA fundraiser for AUTISM
Santa Pictures Nov 29th & Dec 13th!
Just in time for the holidays -
HELLO ALL,
Interesting Article - Thought I would share
Came across this article about sending kids, or rather not, to college.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10448874/1/dont-send-your-kids-to-college.html?puc=_txtmdb
Winter Games
Does anyone have any recommended resources or websites for some winter/inside developmental games and exercises for a 14 month old?
Robbo