Ukranian Village
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Joining a Play Group
Asked by M. from Chicago
on January 10, 2007
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Hi, I am looking for a Play Group. I am a mother of a 16 month old active boy! I live in Ukranian Village and am looking in Bucktown/Wicker Park/Ukie Village area.
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- I might be interested -- I have a 13 1/2 month old boy. We live in East Garfield Park. When were you thinking?
- I also live in the Ukranian village and would love to get involved in a playgroup. I have a 20 month old daughter.
- Hi M., I live in Bucktown and I have a 17 month old very active boy and we would be interested in a play group. Especially now that it's cold and we are stuck inside...
Swim Classes for Babies/Toddlers
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on May 23, 2007
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Hello,
My daughter is 14 months and I would love to have her learn to swim. Does anyone know of a place that teaches children this young? I live in Ukranian Villag...
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- I know there are classes at Galter Center starting in June. Not sure how it is but my friend said the water is warm. http://galterlifecenter.org/
- YMCA starts at 6 mos. Check out hte branch locations at ymcachgo.org. Galter center is also supposed to be good. I've known people who like their classes.
- Depaul offers classes.
Trying to Get Licensed for Childcare
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on December 19, 2006
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I am in the process of starting up a home day care, and would like to get licensed. I am unsure of how to start this process. If anyone has any suggestions as to the...
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- DCFS will give you all the info and requirements. I takes about 6-9 months for it all to be done and until you get your home visits. The YWCA in Glen Ellyn can help ...
- DCFS is who does the licensing. YWCA Resource and Referral is also a great help. I just finished licensing in July. I first went to a YWCA informational meeting tha...
- YMCA I was going to do it through them but then had my children and life got away from me but some day will go that route myself. They give you the complete run down e...
Cultural Areas to Visit in the Chicagoland Area
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on August 8, 2011
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This year I would like to start a new tradition with my family. The idea is to visit a new cultural neighborhood or area each month (or more if time allows) and explor...
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- The DuSable Museum of African-American History (Named after Chicago's first permanent settler, who was black) Devon Avenue in Rogers Park--the MOST diverse neighbor...
- I am lithuanian, and I know there is a husge lithuanian community there. There is a cultural center/library/museum, and some restaurants. Sadly, i have never been (I...
- We visit Chinatown at least once a month - hands down our favorite restaurant is House of Fortune. Chinatown is right off of 55 and Cermak. They have their summer fe...
Searching Pediatrician and OB GYN Close to Wicker Park
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on February 20, 2008
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We have Blue Advantage HMO and we also need to choose a pediatrician and OB GYN. Would anyone recommend relatively close and refreshing referral for such? I absolute...
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- I absolutely love the midwife practice at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group and the MDs there are also all super. You would never be more than thrilled no matter...
- I second the recommendation of Town and Country Pediatrics. I took both my kids there when I lived in the city, and loved the practice. They are conveniently located...
- I delivered at Norwegian and my OB GYN were the Women's Health Assoc., they have offices in the hospital and on Chicago Ave between Damen and Ashland. They are 4 wome...
Looking for Preschool Programs
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 28, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My 3 1/2 years old son has not been accepted in the public school/preschool program we've applied. Now there is no opening in private preschools either. I...
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- Hi M., I can enthusiastically recommend Rogers Park Montessori School, which is not that near Lincoln Park but is a wonderful educational home that we loved for our t...
- Hello, My daughter attends St. Helen's school in Ukranian Village. This is a great school and my daughter really enjoys going there. There is a dramatic increase in...
- Hi! I recently attended a talk given by CPS regarding pre-school programs, and it is my understanding that legally in Illinois all children over 3 are entitled to att...
Seeking Either New Moms or Experienced Moms for Support/friendship
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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I am a 29 year old brand new mom - my daughter is almost three weeks old. I am looking for either other new moms (or more experienced moms) to spend time with. The f...
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- Hi K., Congratulations on the birth of your little girl. I know those first few weeks can be difficult, so it's great that you're reaching out to other moms. I have a ...
- Hi K.! I'm a first time older mom. My daughter turned one in March. I also am looking for friendship. I moved to the city 3 years ago. I live by North and Weste...
- Hello Again! I felt the same way...even with several friends with babies. I felt isolated mostly because I was the only one of the group to nurse. Feel free to re...
New to Area and Seeking Thoughts/opinions on Where to Live
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on October 22, 2009
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Hey Mamas,
We're new to Chicago, having just moved from Beijing and before that living in St. Louis.
My husband works at the Merchandise Mart and we're currently s...
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- Hi M., Oak Park sounds like the idea place for you. When buying in Oak Park the taxes are very high. You are very close to the city for easy commuting. I used to...
- All of the suburbs you mentioned are expensive to live in. Although Oak Park is very nice and I would definitely live there if I could afford it. There you are close t...
- Welcome! The Chicago area is very diverse and each neighborhood has a different flavor. I'm a native and have lived all over the North side: from Andersonville, Raven...
Moving to Chicago
Asked by D.J. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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My husband and I will be moving to the Chicago area in the fall. I am from Texas and currently have a swimming pool in my back yard, so I am sure to be in for a change...
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- We live in Oak Park and we love it. It is the first suburb outside of Chicago so it is so close to the city. I can get downtown Chicago in less than 10 minutes and m...
- I just moved to Elmhurst and love it! tons of kids and families! the park district is amazing! and its right off the expressway that will take you anywhere you want to...
- The Jefferson Park area is a great place to live as well... There is a moms group you can also join in this area and there are some great moms and kids to hang out w...
