Blue Bird Day

10/10/2026

Our Blue Birds are learning, playing, and reaching new milestones every day!

10/09/2026

We loved connecting with so many wonderful families and educators at Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN)'s Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about our therapeutic programs and resources. 💙

10/08/2026

This week, we’re exploring the world through our five senses! 👀👂👃✋👅

10/07/2026

We're celebrating our incredible TAs with spotlights written by their coworkers!

10/06/2026

Our Blue Bird of the Week is Noriyae! Noriyae brings so much joy to our days! She loves Oreos, adds BBQ sauce to everything, and never turns down a good hug or tickles. She’s always ready for a selfie, and her favorite book is “You Choose” (especially the front cover!). When it’s time to recharge, you’ll find her napping on her favorite circle pillow. We’re so proud of Noriyae and everything she's accomplished at Blue Bird Day!

10/05/2026

Have you ever noticed your toddler's tongue looks like a little heart when they stick it out? That small detail might be a sign of tongue tie (or ankyloglossia), a common condition where the tissue under the tongue is tighter than usual.

Tongue tie can affect feeding, speech sounds, and even how your child licks an ice cream cone without missing it completely! It doesn't always cause problems, but when it does, early support makes a big difference.

Learn more: https://bluebirddayprogram.com/tongue-tie/

If you're a Chicago parent who has ever looked at your baby's mouth and wondered, "Why does my child's tongue look like a little heart when they stick it out?" or "Is that little string supposed to be there?" Heck, you may already be searching Google for answers.

10/03/2026

Say cheese for Picture Day! 📸

10/02/2026

Come visit our booth to learn more about our programs from our therapists!

We're just TWO DAYS AWAY from our Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair! Forgot to register? Good news; you still have time to grab your spot.

NPN members, enjoy the festivities for free. Non-members, pay $15 in advance or $25 at the door. Your ticket gets you a lot of amazing stuff:

• The opportunity to talk with and hear from over 30 Chicago preschools and elementary schools⁠
• A parent session that breaks down all things admissions
• Free entry to all areas of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum⁠
• A Bubbles Academy musical performance⁠
• Pizza lunch for kids and adults⁠
• Swag bags and giveaways
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🖇️Register here: https://www.npnparents.org/events/event/681-preschool-elementary-school-fair-and-family-playdate/

10/01/2026

This week, we’re exploring our favorite things, and learning to express what we like and don’t like!