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Enjoy the insights and ideas of our teaching team on child development, parenting, and how to incorporate the arts at home.
Arts Education: A Chicago Investment & Priority
We’re right there with you, Chicago! Bubbles Academy is in high agreement with the City of Chicago when it comes to investing in the Arts to enrich our community and future. Last year, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events unveiled...
Bubble Love Bugs Photo Contest
Thank you to all who entered and voted. See the three winning photographs — Bubble Best Love Bugs! This February at Bubbles Academy, we are excited to celebrate precious first friendships — something we feel very lucky to both witness and continually nurture within...
Toddler Biting: Clamping Down before it’s Habit
Toddler biting is in fact a normal stage of development, yet as a parent, I was horrified when my daughter sunk her teeth into her playmates arm during class. I did not want her to be labeled as “the biter,” especially because she wasn’t an overly assertive toddler...
Snow Day Activities: Outdoor & Indoor Exploration
Some of my favorite childhood memories of growing up are riding on our toboggan through the snow... but I grew up on a sheep farm in the country. Where do you get a toboggan, let alone the horse to pull it in the city? Snow day activities can be tricky if you're...
Picky Eaters 101
Many people start the New Year wanting to change their eating habits and/or diet. Perhaps this gets you thinking about what your child does or does not eat. If you have one or more picky eaters, making these changes might be a bit more challenging and here’s why....
Sleep Training: 6 Easy, Guilt-free Steps
By Eirene Heidelberger. Eirene is the founder of GIT Mom, and she’s here to help you Get It Together, Moms! She is a certified parent coach and runs a full-service coaching firm dedicated to helping moms create more time to do the activities they most enjoy, while...
Mindful Parenting: Dr. Debra Kissen’s 3 Pieces of Advice
Heart breaking… funny... poignant... eye opening... so many words to describe the moment my perceptive 5 year old asked me, "What do you like better, your phone or me?” In response, I immediately stopped what I was working on and stated, "Of course you! I actually...
Baby Proof for the Holidays: 6 Tips
Learning how to baby proof your home for the holidays does not have to be a “Scrooge-ish” task! Here are six simple tips for preventing accidents while hosting or traveling. Remember, your child’s health and safety is the greatest gift of all! (1) Tree Safety: Hang...
Amy Cahill of More Than Milk: Connecting Moms through Service
Amy Cahill is co-founder of the organization More Than Milk. Her mission is to provide Moms with an avenue for personal growth, inspiration, and social giving. By engaging Moms with deserving charities, More Than Milk provides organizations with heightened community...
Toddler Art Projects: 5 Steps for Success
Take the stress out of your little Picasso's first art experience by following Miss Becca's 5 steps to consistently positive toddler art projects! Toddler art projects can seem really daunting. Here's your little one who makes a huge mess eating yogurt and you're...