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Shannan Younger

Charlotte, United States
As seen in: Scary Mommy, MetroParent.com, Chicago Parent, Marin Magazine, The Equine Chronicle, Better, Reality Moms
Advocate; @NotreDame grad; @ButlerU mom; @UMich wife (it’s weird but it works); fan of vaccines, beagles, books; Jeopardy! contestant; 5' nothin' (she/her)
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Articles, stories, news, by Shannan Younger | Chicago Parent.

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By Shannan Younger
| Chicago Parent Verified
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Nature-Themed Playgrounds in Chicagoland

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By Shannan Younger
| Chicago Parent Verified
Playing with sticks and hopping across tree stumps under a canopy of leaves feels like an idyllic, essential part of childhood — at least it was when we were growing up. Nature play spaces are popping up all over to create just such unstructured and unplugged moments for our kids. With no walls or ceilings, kids can let their imaginations run wild. Here are some great nature play spaces around the city and suburbs.
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Vail is the Perfect Summer Destination with Your Teen

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By Shannan Younger, Shannan lives
| Reality Moms
My daughter is entering her junior year of high school and I’m very aware of how incredibly quickly time is flying by. I feel compelled to make the most of the time we have before she’s off to college. There’s nothing like scarcity to make something valuable. That economics lesson applies across the board, including vacation time with your older kids. You want to go somewhere that you’re both going to really enjoy.
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