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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.
Thanksgiving Tips for Kids: Prep, prep, and more prep!
Let’s be honest, Thanksgiving celebrations can be a bit stressful, and expectations can be set high. Kids are expected to get dressed up, be on their best behavior, and sit and socialize through Thanksgiving dinner with people that you may not see frequently. That is...
Introducing Whole Child Arts
Thank you for being a part of Bubbles Academy’s growth over the past 15 years! We cherish the connections with families, friends and local businesses that have grown along with us. We have always had the goals of supporting new parents, young children and the arts...
Is it OK for my toddler to watch TV? Answers from a speech therapist.
“Is TV OK for my child?” “How much TV is OK?” “What shows do you recommend?” I get these questions from parents ALL the time. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the recommendation is to prioritize creative, unplugged playtime for infants and toddlers. I...
Register for the Chicago Baby Show Today!
August 25 & 26, Navy Pier The 2018 Chicago Baby Show, August 25 & 26 at Navy Pier, will once again be the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. No other event offers a broader range of brands, education, buying opportunities, and...
Children’s Art: Process vs. Product
What is more important to children’s development: the process or the product of art making? This answer can be complicated because BOTH can be important to creating healthy individuals however, to help children develop their Creative Confidence FIRST focus on the...
Fourth of July Art Project: Firework Painting
Holidays with young kiddos can be so much fun, but a bit of a different ball game. If loud noises and late nights aren’t in the cards this year, opt for some fun sparkly firework art instead! You’ll need: Cardboard tubes (Bath tissue or paper towel work great!)...
Reading Tips and Children’s Book List from a Speech Pathologist
Hi there! I’m Katie Dimond, mom of 2 boys, speech pathologist, and founder/director of Dimond Therapy and Tutoring Group. I am a huge advocate of reading. Reading will assist in learning to talk, help in maintaining and increasing attention span, and will inspire the...
Tips to Maximize Reading Time with your Children
Hi there! I’m Katie Dimond, mom of 2 boys, speech pathologist, and founder/director of Dimond Therapy and Tutoring Group. I am a huge advocate of reading. My mom and dad always read to me as I was growing up and it instilled a love for reading. Reading sparks the...
Bubbles around town: Summer events in Chicago
Catch the Bubbles Academy Crew all over Chicago this summer. From concerts to festivals to walks… we’ll be all around town! JUNE 6/2 Dash for Detection - Bubbles Activity Station 6/2 Do Division - Bubbles Concert with Miss Teaira at 12:30 6/7 Songs &...
Bubbles Academy Book Recs for Grown-Ups: The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
GAME. CHANGER. That is all I can say! The Yes Brain does such an amazing job of synthesizing research about brain development, children's behavior, mindfulness, play, parenting and more and translates it into actionable steps parents can take to foster the skills...