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Meet A Director: Kristin Gillespie, Center Leader at The Learning Experience
We love introducing you to people in our community! Let’s meet Kristin Gillespie, Center Leader at The Learning Experience.
Back to School Activity Spotlight: Rootz – Dance, Theater, Fitness, Camp & More!
This week’s back to school activity spotlight features, Rootz. Now open in Vernon Hills, Rootz offers dance, music, theater, fitness, tumbling and more!
Back to School Activity Spotlight: Improv Playhouse
Check out this Back to School Activity Spotlight to learn more about fall youth performing arts classes at Improv Playhouse!
Back to School Activity Spotlight: Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Back to school, back to the pool! Learn about Goldfish Swim School in Mundelein in our Back to School Activity Spotlight!
Back to School Activity Spotlight: ALL IN Basketball
In our Back to School Activity Spotlight, we are featuring ALL IN Travel Basketball.
Matcha Latte Roundup: Iced, Spiced & More!
Skip the Starbucks and make some of these delicious drinks at home.
Back to School Checklist: 8 Things To Do To Ease the Transition
Back to School season is here or closely approaching—and it’s normal for emotions to be running high, for both kids and parents. Checking off a few bucket list items as well as taking simple steps to prepare can help make you feel like you’ve made the most of summer, and are ready for the school year.
Pre-K to High School: 8 Must-Have Backpacks and Lunch Boxes
For toddlers to teens, our list of carefully selected gear is ready to withstand drop off, field trips, practice and more.
Water Bottles That Make Hydration Easy (For Moms and Kids!)
These water bottles are spill proof, stylish, and perfect for on-the-go families.
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2025
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide is your go-to list of mom-tested and baby-approved recommendations for everything from nursery necessities to must-have gear.