Kids Chicago - February 22, 2010

Family Matters

Swellbeing Parenting and Sleep Consulting

You’re a natural-born nurturer. Just ask the Chia Pet that flourished in your college dorm room.

But tending to newborns is a bigger challenge. Let parenting and sleep consultant Janeen Hayward of Swellbeing help. The licensed clinical counselor just expanded her business from New York to Chicago, helping local families live happily with baby.

Through home visits, phone calls, and e-mail, Hayward tackles issues like feeding, bonding, potty training, and separation anxiety. Her specialty? Finding sleep solutions that fit your parenting philosophy (she’s spoken about it at Giggle, East Bank Club, and Bloom Yoga Studio).

That’s all swell and good.

Swellbeing (312-676-1948 or swellbeing.com).

HEAR
The Mozart Experience
What: Magic Circle Mime Co. acts out the story of an overture-playing street musician.
Why: Chicago Symphony Orchestra harmoniously accompanies.
When: Sat., 11 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. Preconcert activities begin an hour before performances.
Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., at Adams St. (312-294-3000). Tickets online at cso.org.

ESCAPE
Buckley Homestead
What: Horse-drawn bobsleds whisk families around the snowy grounds of Northern Indiana’s historic farm.
Why: Day trip heaven.
When: Sat. & Sun., 1-3 p.m. (Weather permitting.)
Where: 3606 Belshaw Rd., at Hendricks St., Lowell, Ind. (219-696-0769).

EAT
Park Grill 99¢ Kids’ Menu
What: Tots choose from grilled cheese, spaghetti, cheeseburgers, and more priced just under a buck with the purchase of an adult entree.
Why: Eat on the cheap after ice skating out front.
When: Thru Mar. 31. Sat., 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: 11 N. Michigan Ave., b/t Monroe & Randolph Sts. (312-521-7275).

Photo: Courtesy of Swellbeing

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