Capital City Parent

I cannot believe I am saying this, but the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are almost upon us. And for those of us home with children of all ages, “hazy” seems an apt descriptor for these long, strange, busy-but-not-always-productive summer days. Despite our best attempts at keeping our families busy with camps, vacations, sports […]

If the ice cream truck never seems to come down your street, look no further. These lighthearted frozen sweets require no cooking or special equipment, making them perfect for whipping up with your littles on a hot summer day. No-churn ice cream relies on light whipped cream to keep the texture light. Make it your […]

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month, which means it is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and influence of Asian Americans to American culture. To that end, one way to help increase awareness of and celebrate this month in your own household is to share books with your children that feature Asian […]

As we approach the halfway mark for the calendar year, some of us may be thinking back to the resolutions that we committed to in January and feeling, well… disappointed. If this sounds like you, you aren’t alone. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton revealed that 23% of New Year’s resolution-makers […]

Break out of the school lunch doldrums with a thermos. It’s an ideal way to get out of the sandwich rut and increase the economy and nutritional value of packed lunches. And don’t let your kids have all the fun – make yourself a nice lunch, too. Packing your thermos Preheat the thermos with boiling […]

When I was growing up, both sets of my grandparents were gardeners. I enjoyed listening to my grandfathers compare their respective gardens during the summer and especially enjoyed grabbing a fresh tomato or two off the vine and eating it on the walk back to my granddaddy’s house. Both grandfathers really seemed to cherish their […]

“I’m proud of the work that midwives and midwifery advocates have done over the decades,” said Hannah Landis, certified professional midwife (CPM) and vice president of the Illinois Council of Certified Professional Midwives. “I’m proud we finally got something negotiated,” said Landis of the law signed in December by Gov. JB Pritzker that allows the […]

“Art for the Ages” Tue.-Sat., 12-4pm through March 2022. An exhibit of work by District 186 students including drawings, paintings in tempera, oil and watercolor and three-dimensional figures. Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 217-391-6323. Blind Date with a Book Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm through February. For adults, young adults and preteens. Stop […]

Coming out to a parent can be a challenge at any age, but with increasing social freedom, more parents are trusted with their children’s view of their true selves. Alice, a Springfield-area mom, was one of these parents. She asked to be identified by a pseudonym to protect her child’s privacy. “I don’t feel like […]

Three Springfield-area schools will be the launch sites for a new fitness and running program designed for third, fourth and fifth grade boys. Springfield YMCA STRIDE (which stands for Success + Teamwork + Respect + Inspiration + Determination = Excellence in Character) will launch in Feitshans Elementary School, Blessed Sacrament School and Farmingdale Elementary School […]