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.
Free NPN Parents Network Access
NPN 28th Anniversary. 28 hours of free website access
www.npnparents.org/freepass.asp
In celebration of 28 years of providing parenting support, NPN is allowing non-members free access to the member only sections of the website (exceptions apply*). The celebration anniversary pass will be valid for 28 hours: starting on July at 24 8pm and ending on July 25 at 11pm. Here are some NPN resources:
* Childcare Directory
* School Booklet
* Newsletter Articles
* Activities Directory
To obtain your free pass, provide a valid email address on this form:
Justin Roberts, (and Alby) @ Pritzker Pavillion...
Hi Dads,
If any of you are headin' downtown tomorrow for the FREE Justin Roberts show at Pritzker Pavillion, look for me and my lil' sis' Tricia Sebastian, as we warm up the crowd with a bilingual mix of children's tunes, performed busker style.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2008/7/20_justin.html
I'll be wearing a thai-dyed old town school t-shirt. Say hi - and I just might break out a tune for you and your child...
Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza
Gents,
Lollapalooza is next Fri-Sunday at Grant Park. Kids under 10 get in free and they have kids activities and a music stage open from 11-4 each day.
www.lollapalooza.com/kidzapalooza.asp
Is anyone going with or without the kids on any day? Friday might be the best day to take kids since the crowds shouldn't be too bad. Jeff Tweedy plays at the Kid stage at 2:30 that day., although there's no way James will make it that long.
Here's a link to the schedule of all the stages, including the kids stage.
www.lollapalooza.com/schedule2008/day1.asp
A crazy fundraising idea for a former Stay at Home Dad who has a child just diagnosed with AUTISM
Hello all,
Folk and Roots Festival!
It's that time of year again! Fun for the whole family! (even the dog!<--NOT!)
Anyone going? We're not sure as of yet...Post here and let's see if we can all meet up somewhere!
For the complete schedule and details, go to...
http://www.chicagofolkandroots.org/
Have a great day!
BrianC
a.k.a. GratefulDad
Infant Swim Lessons
Does anyone have any good resources for finding some infant swimming lessons? I would rather have in the city, but will drive to suburbs if necessary. I am having a bugger of the time finding anything.
Thanks
Robbo
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
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