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Free CPR training session by Chicago Red Cross. Parents will receive certificates. Members only

Join us at Lil' Kickers (2640 W. Bradley Place) for the ultimate family-friendly bash, which includes: Soccer classes, games & inflatables with Lil’ Kickers Face painting Baby zone with Kids' Work Chicago Arts & crafts with Language Stars Party hat creations from Building Blocks Toy Store Prizes from Little Beans Cafe Delicious pizza & salads catered by Armand's Pizzeria Kiddie countdowns, hourly balloon drops & dancing with The Mix Road Crew from 101.9 FM Snacks and sweet treats from Uncle Sammy's, Lifeway Kefir, GoGo squeeZ & more! Event photography by Beata Dunn Photography Hurry! This event sells out every year! Grab some friends and get your tickets today!

Join NPN for a Sunday Playdate at GEMS World Academy Chicago in Lakeshore East. Parents, grab a cup of coffee, relax and enjoy as your kids experience some fun activities and get to know this international school tucked away next to a beautiful park, adjacent to Maggie Daley Park. This event is best for kids aged 2 - 5 years old. Siblings are always welcome. Bring the whole family and make a day of it in downtown Chicago! GEMS World Academy Chicago is located at 350 East South Water Street, Chicago, IL 60601. Please read the driving/parking instructions carefully, as GPS technologies sometimes have a difficult time finding the GEMS campus NPN Playdates are free for NPN members. We ask non-members to contribute $10/adult, which comes with a one-year NPN membership, giving you free access to every playdate! If you are experiencing financial hardship, please feel free to contact us at director@npnparents.org to ask about our fee-waived memberships.

Choosing the right Kindergarten for your child can be daunting, especially in Chicago, where there are so many options. Then once you are secure with your school choice, the next step is preparing a smooth transition for your child and your family. Learn how these schools support students and families through this process, and what you can do at home to get the school year started on the right foot. This session includes panelists with expertise in neurodiversity and challenging behaviors. Featuring: Bennett Day School Bubbles Academy City Elementary St. Josaphat School Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi Tuesday's Child This discussion will occur live over Zoom. Please register on this page to receive the Zoom link. This discussion is open to everyone. Help us keep these discussions free for families across the city by supporting NPN. Become a member today. Questions? Contact Amy at amy@npnparents.org Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Bennett Day School. School representatives and education experts: Would you like to speak on a panel like this? Email Amy at amy@npnparents.org to inquire.

Join us for Sunday play at City Garden Waldorf School! Play and mingle with other NPN families in this beautiful space! Families will enjoy bread-making, puppet play, and open play. Plus you can talk with City Garden teachers about their program and Waldorf early childhood education. This playdate is designed especially for children who are two through five years old and their parents, but children of all ages and expecting parents are welcome. Learn more about City Garden Waldorf School and their parent-child classes that start Saturday, January 20th here. Read more about City Garden Waldorf School in this article in Block Club Chicago and this feature on WGN. City Garden Waldorf School is located at 920 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608. There is ample street parking on 19th Street. Enter the school through the garden located between 920 and 912 W. 19th Street.

This NPN Live at Lunch panel series is a 30 minute preschool panel discussion followed by a 15 minute Q&A about what to look for in a preschool. We hope that you will walk away from this discussion with three things: *The signs of an organized, safe, happy, and enriching preschool program * A better idea of what is most important to you when it comes to preschool * How to ask questions that will help you determine if a program is a good fit for your family

Our summer camp program is an extension of our top-rated and exceptionally reliable Kids’ Work Chicago children’s learning center. Located in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood, our program is available for your convenience all summer without interruption! For families that need a full day of care, we also offer high-quality full-day options. Offering two three-week sessions, our program is the complete camp experience your family is looking for! Session one: July 12–31 Session two: August 2–20 Full day: 8am–4:30pm / after care 4:30–6:30pm Summer learning can be fun and engaging when coordinated by high-quality camp staff. During their time here at Kids’ Work, your camper will be surrounded by a consistent group of creative, energetic, and loving educators! Our smaller than typical group sizes provide your camper with plenty of individualized attention, support, and interaction! Our program values each camper as an individual by celebrating all the interesting traits that make them unique. In our program, your camper will feel free to express themselves creatively through our many open-ended art and music activities. Camp at Kids’ Work offers weekly music with Ms. Elisa of Wee Groove, yoga sessions with Ms. Cassi, and dance classes with All About Dance! In addition to these more structured learning opportunities, your camper will also enjoy fun outdoor activities including walking trips, water play, sports and free play on our onsite secure playground! Your camper will enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks each day from our catering company, Healthy Organic Kids. Our high-quality meal plans expose campers to a variety of tastes and textures helping them to develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits! See you at CAMP! NPN members receive a 10% discount off the 1st week of each full camp session reserved. Offer expires April 23, 2021. Go here for details.

General Admission gives you access to the expo, breakout sessions with Chicago parenting experts, refreshments, photo booth and info bag. Enter the event raffle for giveaways by bringing diapers or wipes to donate to Share our Spare. $20 each. When you register for the baby shower, you permit us to share your contact information with the organizers. Do you have questions for the organizers? Let us know. Thank you to our sponsor, Bubbles Academy

Join NPN and Dr. Shelley Upton with Chicago Psychotherapy PLLC as we talk through how and when to get your child evaluated for developmental differences for those children presenting as early as preschool years through those with lower support needs who are starting to present after they have begun their education journey. Dr Upton will also speak through her experience with IEP' and how an IEP evaluation and a clinical evaluation differ and how best to utilize them to support your child's needs. This will be a Live Webinar with an opportunity to ask questions. Dr. Upton specializes in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is skilled at conducting a variety of cognitive, neuropsychological, developmental, and adaptive measures with both typically developing and neuro-diverse patients (e.g., ASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Dr. Upton also has experience in the administration of various specialty evaluations such as special education eligibility evaluations and evaluations for the purposes of procuring accommodations for high stakes tests (e.g., the ACT and SAT). She has an extensive background in working with neurodiverse clients across the lifespan and their families. NPN MEMBERS ONLY EVENT - JOIN TODAY Test link color for parent membership page

Attorneys Cindy Campbell and Joanna Long work with many NPN families to buy and sell their homes, set up wills and trusts, probate, and collaborative family law and mediation. We want our clients to feel knowledgeable and comfortable throughout the process so that we can build relationships and continue to provide excellent service for our clients for years to come. The process is geared to be easy and convenient. We offer completely remote meetings where possible via telephone or Zoom. About our firm: We aim to make the process easy and convenient Flat fees = know the total cost upfront Night/weekend, in-person, phone and Zoom appointments available Don't have a babysitter? That's okay, kids are always welcome! We even have toys and snacks to keep them busy! Full remote signings available! Call 866-566-9494, email Assistant@clcounsel.com, or submit an inquiry through our website Clcounsel.com to set up your initial consult. NPN members receive 15% off of estate planning services through July 1, 2021. Must meet with the attorney for the initial consultation by July 1, 2021, for the promotional discount. Go here for details.

This NPN Live at Lunch panel series is a 30-minute preschool panel discussion followed by a 10-minute Q&A about applying to preschool. We hope that you will walk away from this discussion with two things: * An understanding of components of the application process and how to apply * Answers to common questions that parents have about this process

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It’s a night to be supported, to ask questions and share resources, and to be with other parents who get what it’s like to deal with special challenges for their kids. Parents of kids with all types of developmental differences welcome (sensory processing disorder, autism, ADD/ADHD, PDD-NOS, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, Down syndrome, physical disabilities, medical issues, etc.). Parents/family only, please (no therapists, students or business owners). The Zoom link will be included in your eticket. Do you live south of the Loop and want to bring NPN's Developmental Differences Parent Support Group to your area? Email Amy at amy@npnparents.org to discuss.

NPN Playdates are back! Join us for Sunday play at Kids Work Chicago Riverview! Their large indoor and outdoor play space will be open, crafts will be available, plus goodie bags with snacks for the kids! Parents come and relax and enjoy as your kids experience some fun activities! This event is for kids aged 2 - 5 years old. Spots are limited so register today! Kids Work Chicago Riverview is located at 3429 N. California Ave, near I-94 on California between Addison and Belmont. The parking lot in front of the building has plenty of spaces and there is also ample street parking in the neighborhood! All families in attendance will be entered into a raffle to win a gift certificate to Goldfish Swim School Roscoe Village.

Ice Skating Party at McFetridge Rink Bring your skates or rent them Cost: NPN Members: $5 per adult, 3 per child Non Members: $10 per adult, 3 per child

NPN's New Parents Group is your monthly opportunity to join in on a casual conversation centered around topics that matter to you. Unlike our monthly webinars that are more structured and have a presenter and topic - you get to lead the discussion or just observe and chime in as you see fit; think of it as our forum in real life! Amy from the NPN staff team will join you. If you are a new mom, new dad, new parent, new primary caregiver and you've been craving connection, we hope you join us. This month we are meeting in-person in the small meeting room at the Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library. Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library, 1150 W Fullerton Ave 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Parking: There is a shared parking lot with two accessible parking spots is available on the east side of the building. Enter from Fullerton Avenue. RSVP today! You will receive an email confirmation immediately upon registration. This group is for NPN members only. Parents or primary caregivers only, please (no therapists, students or business owners).

This webinar is about the ups and downs of parenting a baby during a pandemic. You will walk away from this webinar with an understanding of your baby’s emotional states, how to connect with your baby, and what to do when things feel hard.