Alicia Barney, Author at Care.com Resources

Articles by Alicia Barney

You’re probably used to meeting other moms at the park, at school drop-off, or in toddler music class. While you...

There’s no better way to greet summer than with a bowl of bright red strawberries – except grabbing the kids...

Get centered with your baby in tow at these parent-child classes in the Chicago area. Practicing the happy baby pose...

Chicago truly is a doughnut town! The Windy City serves up some of the best raised, cake, and frosted rings...

Celebrate your budding Kahlo or Kandinsky at these local art studios. We all love seeing our kids get creative and...

Shake up your eating out routine and chase down one of these great food trucks. Kids and restaurants don’t always mix....

Play, bond, and learn together at these parent-child classes. Days spent with babies and young toddlers can be a blur...

Twirl, shimmy, or cha-cha your child to these standout local studios. All parents know that kids love to dance. Many...

Raise a teacup (and your pinkies) at these top spots. Even with all the ninja parties, trampoline park bashes, and...

Do some good with these family-friendly volunteer opportunities. There’s no shortage of things to do and see — and fun...

Niños say “¡Hola!” to new skills at these language schools around Chicago. We all know the value of learning a...

Sure, you can pick up a perfectly good pumpkin at the grocery store. But the annual tradition can be a...