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Our parent members have tons of suggestions on things to do, including beautiful spots for a family bike ride and outings for those all-too-rare date nights. Find more tips and advice in the articles below, or search the discussion forum for up-to-the-minute recos. Looking to expand your parenting community? Check the calendar for NPN events that serve to enlighten or connect our members—and often both! 

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Best Chicago playgrounds for the potty-training toddler
We’ve all been faced with the dilemma: How can we leave our house to go anywhere knowing that at any minute we will hear the dreaded statement of “I need to go to the bathroom!” when potty training ou...
4 unexpected spots for your kid's next birthday party
Birthday party planning can be stressful. I get it. I have nine-year-old twin boys and we’ve had our fair share of big, blowout birthday parties. For a few years, we invited all 60(!) of their classma...
Show some love to these Chicago Black-owned businesses
Looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from ...

Discussions

Divide hostas

Can I divide and replant hostas in the spring? Or should I wait until the fall? ...

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Where is good place for sledding?   Posted via android phone ...

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What are good board games for tweeners?   Insert 2nd paragraph.    Posted via android phone ...

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Recipe for pansit. 1 pound of pork 1 pound of chicken  1/2 head of cabbage 3 cups shredded carrot 2 packages of noodles ...

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