Go Karting is a Great way to Bond with the kids
This latest round of deep freeze is such a bummer. I mean, it’s going to be March on Saturday! So it’s going to take extra effort to get motivated this […]
Welcome to Beyond The Park!
An online destination for parents of teens and tweens –because we all know The Real Parenting Challenges Start When The Kids Outgrow The Playground
Christine JonesHi. Thanks for stopping by! If you’re a parent of a teen or tween looking for cool, honest & sometimes irreverent parenting tips, then I invite you to stay!
The Most Efficient Way to Shop for Groceries for Your Bottomless Pit Tweens & Teens without leaving your house
Okay, moms & dads of teens (especially teen boys), this one is totally for you! Are you having trouble keeping your pantry stocked with chips, protein bars, snacks, cereal, bottled […]
Some Seriously Finger Lick’n Good Ribs (in the Slow Cooker No Less)
Recently, when I was walking Middle to school he commented that it felt like Spring (it was 41 degrees after all so in a way he was right). He went on […]
The Little Speaker that Packs a Big Punch
With this Polar Vortex nonsense that we’ve had to endure, we’ve found ourselves playing a lot more music in our house than normal. It’s really helped keep the mood up […]
Cool Apps that Turn Your Photos into Works of Art
As parents, it’s no secret that we love to take pictures of our kids. In a previous post, I shared some apps that allow you to take photos that look […]
Your Kids can fly on a trapeze, trust me they can
Have you ever been to the circus, and watched in awe as the trapeze artists flipped and vaulted through the air and thought, “Wow, wouldn’t that be fun? Well, you […]
Let your kids man the grill at Japanese BBQ
Food is an easy gateway into experiencing a new culture. And that’s what raising our kids in the city is all about, right?! If you agree, then you should make […]
Easy Rotisserie-like Chicken in a slow cooker
The clock’s running again on our slow cooker journey. The ball is back in play and it looks like we’ve got a winner. Remember last week, I said that I […]
How to shoot pictures with your phone like a pro
This post first appeared on ChicagoParent.com, where I am a contributing blogger. When I had my first child, 12 years ago, I remember lugging my heavy dSLR camera in […]
Easy Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken
I’m going on a journey with my kids, my husband…and my slow cooker. I hope that you’ll join us. The other night I was out to dinner with friends, when […]
Show Your Kids that Giving Back Can be Meaningful & Fun
For many of us, the New Year is the time of looking at our lives, reflecting on the changes that we want to make, and making resolutions. Some of the […]
Easy Popover Recipe that the kids will love
Popovers look complicated but that’s just part of their delicious charm. They’re actually super simple to make providing you know the 3 key rules. The pan must be hot before […]