Volumes Bookcafe is Wicker Park's neighborhood independent bookstore cafe. With heavily curated shelves of books, and a tasty menu of baked goods, quality espresso drinks, and pastries. They aim to create a warm and inviting community space for book lovers of all ages. Ms Kimberly is one of the owners of Volumes Bookcafe and a former preschool teacher. Kiddos can enjoy storytime twice a week where she reads books, sings songs, and offers crafts or coloring sheets. 

Plug-in releases menthol vapor for congestion relief at night, and has a nightlight so it's easier to check on your sick child.

Accurate, reliable ear thermometer has been a parent favorite for years.

This cute bunny soothes minor bumps with a reusable "ice cube" insert that you can keep in the freezer.

These adhesive cooling sheets provide fever relief for hours, much longer than a cool washcloth.

This overnight gymnastics summer camp near Chicago gives kids a chance to train alongside National Champions using a state-of-the-art facility. All ability levels are welcome, including those with no prior gymnastics experience.

Boston University offers several classes geared toward children throughout the year. In the summer, they offer Camp Terrier which specializes in various sports, art, sailing, dance, and outdoor adventures.

Illinois residents receive free museum entry at MSI on select dates throughout the year. This incredible science museum in Hyde Park has so many fun and interactive exhibits across a wide range of scientific fields; from watching baby chicks hatch to seeing a tornado form, kids will love learning at MSI! Special experiences are not included but can be added in for a fee. Active military, veterans, Illinois teachers, and first responders are always free, as well as individuals and families with an EBT or WIC card, and Illinois school groups on registered field trips - including home school families!

A great life skill to master at an early age is to be open to trying new foods. It will make it easier to dine out at restaurants that don't offer a kids menu, or to eat an unfamiliar meal at a friend's house. Plus, you never know what new foods your kids will actually enjoy!

These inexpensive heart paper clips are useful Valentine favors for school. Kids can use them as bookmarks in notebooks, planners, chapter books, and more!

The 18-hole country club-style course challenges families with realistic features like waterfalls, streams, and sand traps, while Goofy Golf adds extra laughs with 19 holes of animated entertainment. You can also take a swing at the lighted driving range, go-kart tracks, bumper boats, and water wars. When hunger strikes, there’s a grill serving up family favorites!