I found myself looking at this pair of shoes left in front of the sink in our bathroom a few years ago and I had an awful moment of enlightenment. One of those moments when a dad is forced to realize his kids are growing up. They fit snuggly on the feet of my then 12-year-old son. As I stood there looking at them I could almost see him standing there looking into the mirror. I could almost see him doing any number of the routine mundane tasks he does standing in that spot, that spot now marked by his very empty shoes. Before I knew it I was imagining him doing other tasks in front of … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss The Largest Baby Show in the Country!
The 2019 Chicago Baby Show, August 24-25 at Navy Pier, is the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Chicago Dads Group as proud to be back as a media sponsor of this exciting event! No other event offers a broader range of brands, education, buying opportunities, and activities. This is a must-attend event if you are planning, expecting, or recently had a child! As a Chicago Dads Group fan you can get tickets at a 50% discount (for a limited time only). CLICK HERE or enter promo code CITYDADSGROUP50 on the registration page at chicagobabyshow.com Other Great Reasons … [Read more...]
One Book: One Chicago: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Each year, the Chicago Public Library Foundation sponsors a great program called One Book, One Chicago (OBOC). The question that the program asks is "What if all of Chicago read the same book at the same time?" It started in 2001, and over the years they have continued to add programming supporting discussions around each title. In 2013, they expanded the idea so that it's not just about a book, but about a theme emphasized in the book, and that the program offerings would expand throughout the system. This year the theme is "Imagine The Future" and the book is Do Androids … [Read more...]
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