Maureen Wilkey

Chicago

Freelance Writer at Mommy Poppins

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Tired of Constantly Shopping? Make the Grocery Haul Last with These Tips

3 days ago | momswhothink.com | Maureen Wilkey

How can you possibly be out of strawberries and cherry tomatoes again? If your kids are eating you out of house and home, you're not alone. Lots of parents have noted that their children go through their favorite foods at breakneck speed, leaving parents constantly in a rush to go to the grocery store. My two kids (newly 8 and almost 10) definitely eat their fair share of food, but we have lots of systems in place to help us avoid daily grocery store runs.
10 Fun Logic Puzzles and Games for Kids, With Answers [FREE, PRINTABLE]

1 week ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

Logic puzzles have been popular for as long as we can remember, and they're a great way to have some fun with your kids while using your brain and staying away from a screen. Print out a few for a road trip, or play at home when you're trying to keep kids engaged and mentally active.
Cinco de Mayo Events in Chicago for Kids

2 weeks ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexican-American heritage in the United States at one of these Chicago events for kids. Parks, restaurants, malls, and more are putting on events for kids to get them involved in the fiesta. We've rounded up nine in the city and suburbs. One thing to note is that the annual Cinco de Mayo Parade in Pilsen has been cancelled this year. Please check each organizer's website before heading out to the event to make sure there are no changes.
Don't Start Potty Training Without These Must-Have Products

3 weeks ago | momswhothink.com | Maureen Wilkey

So you think you're ready for potty training? Whether you're getting started because you feel your child is ready or because their school or daycare is saying it's time for them to be ready, there are a few products that can make this roller coaster a bit easier. Most parents potty train their children between the ages of 2.5 and 3.5 years, but every kid is different.
Helpful or Harmful? Everything You Need to Know About Snowplow Parents

3 weeks ago | momswhothink.com | Maureen Wilkey

When your child faces an obstacle, what do you do? Do you move heaven and earth to make sure they come out of their dilemma successfully? Do you step in and handle the problem for them? If so, you may be a snowplow parent. Closely related to helicopter parents, snowplow parents seek to remove all obstacles from their children's paths so that they never face adversity.
Best Things To Do in Anywhere with Kids in Indianapolis and Brown County, Indiana

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

Where is the best children's museum in the United States? How about the World's Largest Toilet? And Robert Indiana's original LOVE statue? They're all less than four hours drive from Chicago in the Indianapolis area! The Crossroads of America is the perfect place to take Chicago kids on a long weekend or even a weeklong adventure without needing to get on a plane. Plus, there are both indoor and outdoor excursions, making it the perfect destination for spring break or a long weekend in the fall.
Earth Day 2025: 13 Earth Day Activities in Chicago for Kids

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

Celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Chicago by teaching kids how to help the environment and get practice cleaning up parks and forest preserves or planting trees at various events throughout the city. Check out Friends of the Parks clean ups at more than 100 Chicago parks, see a movie about what we can do for the planet at the One Earth Film Festival, or learn about how ancient people recycled at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures.
Chicago Kids' Spring Bucket List

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

3. Help clean up the river for Chicago River Day We just saw it dyed green, now it's time to clean it up at a special holiday just for our river on May 10. 'Go Run hosts free races on Saturdays. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Area Runners and Chicago Park District 4. 'Go for a Run Chicago Area Runners Association hosts a free 'Go Run — one mile or 5k — in a different Chicago park each Saturday morning.
The Unexpected Educational Benefits of Building Tree Forts

1 month ago | momswhothink.com | Maureen Wilkey

In an era of constant screen time, we're all about finding ways to get kids outside and playing with others. One great way to meet these goals is by building a treehouse! If you have a tree or even just a yard, you can construct a spot in the sky to give your kids a place of their own, and it may have several benefits you haven't even thought of. According to Treehouse Guides, a company that constructs treehouses, there are a lot of advantages for children to having a treehouse in your yard.
Indoor Golf Places in Chicago for Kids

2 months ago | mommypoppins.com | Maureen Wilkey

Indoor golf in Chicago is for the times we need to be inside, but we still have kids that will climb the walls if we don't get them some activity. If you want a lot of action, you can find a true indoor miniature golf course where kids can putt and walk after the ball to get a change of scenery and some kitschy fun. If you're ok with just getting enough motion to get kids off the couch, you can try a golf simulator.