We purchased this book for our daughter a couple months ago and leave it on the shelf behind the toilet. It's a great way to quickly distract her before any fear kicks in about sitting on the potty. Now she will immediately request the book and sit on the potty for a few minutes while she looks through the different flaps and points out all the pictures there are to see.

Get your kids and entire family immersed in science, nature, and trees at one of the many hands-on programs at The Morton Arboretum. They offer sensory-based and even baking classes for little ones and their caregivers.

Sign the whole family up for this fall race located at the Morton Arboretum. They have a special 'Kids Dash' which is designed for children as young as 2. The kids are broken up by age and the race distance ranges from 50 yards to half a mile. Jogging strollers are also permitted in the full 5K for those that want to run with their little ones!

Enjoy nine miles of paved, vehicle free roads while taking in the beautiful scenery the Morton Arboretum has to offer. You will have plenty of shade during your ride thanks to the gorgeous trees along the path. This is a perfect path for families looking to enjoy a relaxing bike ride together. Bring your own bike or rent one from the Arboretum.

My daughter loves story time but not as much as she loves being outside. This event combines those two things, allowing children to soak up the beautiful summer weather while enjoying an entertaining story! This event is weather permitting.

Family fun at the Tinley Park Block Party includes live music, rides, inflatables, a giant slide, a zipline, nine-hold mini golf, a giant carousel, a bean bag tournament, oversized yard games and much more!

Rides, games, concessions, and live music will all be in the lineup for the La Grange Carnival this year! As always, one of their main events will be the pet parade which steps off on Saturday at 9:30 AM before the carnival opens so be sure to find a spot to get a good view of all of La Grange lovable pets. The event will take place on Harris Street between La Grange Road and Ashland Avenue.

Airplanes, vendors, food, drinks, and fun for the entire family!

Keep your fingers crossed that you're not assigned to Slytherin, am I right?

My daughter has recently discovered how much fun it is to jump on the couch cushions. In an effort to corral her to a safer jumping zone, I purchased this mini trampoline with a handle bar. She LOVES it. I don't even understand how she has a drop of energy left in her after spending an hour going back and forth to jump on it between playing with other toys. It was easy to set up and also has a higher weight capacity than other trampolines I looked at.

Mineshaft offers food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. The restaurant was modeled to look like an actual mineshaft which is super cool to see. What really wins over the kids though, is their game room which promises to send everyone home a winner.

If you're in Door County with kids, plan a pit stop at Al Johnson's to check out the goats grazing on the restaurant's grassy roof. Visit when you're hungry to enjoy Swedish favorites served by employees dressed in traditional garb.

Bobbers Island Grill is a great family-friendly restaurant year-round, but it really shines in the summer and fall months when you can take advantage of their outdoor seating and kids' sand play area. And in the fall, there is a great outdoor fire pit! If you're visiting during cold weather times, don't worry, the kids will still love the coloring on the tables while sipping on a kid's pina colada! Their menu includes "tropical island cuisine", along with burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and more.

Ok, I know this looks like it would take some serious skills to make (that's what I thought anyway), BUT, I gave it a shot and it's really only a couple extra steps than slicing the pepper traditionally would take. I skipped peeling the zucchini and simply sliced those and added a border to the plate. I love this one because I struggle with getting my daughter to eat vegetables and this made the experience a lot more fun for her. From Super Healthy Kids

It seems every kid (understandably so) is hooked on the popular goldfish snack. If you want to switch things up with a healthier version of this, then check out this recipe. Time is precious, so these can be made in larger batches and stored in airtight containers so you always have some to throw in the diaper bag or bring along in the car when you need a snack on the go. Feel free to experiment with different cheese to add some variety! From Super Healthy Kids

I don't know about your kids, but the word 'pizza' will definitely spike the interest of my toddler. So when I offered her these fruit pizzas she was more willing to give them a shot. And once she tasted them she was hooked! This is a great way to add some variety to the fruit your kids experience. And, if you let them add the 'toppings' themselves, you might find they are willing to be more adventurous. From Super Healthy Kids