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Lately, I’ve felt like I’m living in two worlds at once. And I don’t think I’m the only one. On one side, there is the chaos of the world: neighbors in crisis, protests downtown, families separated, horrifying headlines of people abducted, children starving, wars unfolding. It feels like every time I pick up my phone, I’m hit with another wave of grief, fear, or outrage. On the other side, there is the immediacy of parenting: Halloween costumes, fall festivals, the bedtime sn

Fast-forward to toddlerhood, and suddenly my worldly, curry-loving baby would only eat three things: buttered noodles (but only the right shape), chicken nuggets, and extremely expensive berries. Any attempt to deviate resulted in a hunger strike that could rival a political protest. It was soul-crushing. AND, did I mention expensive? At one point, I subscribed to one of those fancy pre-made meal services for toddlers. I was desperate. She ate exactly none of it. I cried. She

I never set out to start a business. I just needed help. I was a new mom, a working professional, and—like so many others—completely overwhelmed. The systems that were supposed to support working parents didn’t. Traditional daycare didn’t fit my schedule. Coworking spaces weren’t built for people with babies in tow. And most of all, I was craving a sense of community—of not doing this alone.

We were honored to welcome CBS Chicago into our newest Le Village location in Lakeview for a special behind-the-scenes segment on what we’re building for working parents.

A small bedtime ritual that grows with them — and with us Gratitude is one of those things we all want our children to understand, but young kids don’t learn it through lectures or holiday lessons. They learn it the same way they learn everything else at that age: through modeling, repetition, and connection . For us, that started with a simple ritual I created for my daughter when she was very little. Back then, she was too young to name anything on her own — so each night,

The swingset was no longer her world. It was a relic of a stage we had passed through, just like the play kitchen with its tiny plastic food, the beloved books now gathering dust, the clothes folded away in bins marked “baby,” even though there won’t be another baby to pass them down to. The passage of time doesn’t always announce itself with birthdays, holidays, or first days of school. Sometimes, it sneaks in through these small, quiet refusals. The “too littles” and the “I

When CBS visited our Lakeview location, they captured more than just our coworking and childcare model—they captured the joy, curiosity, and hands-on creativity that define how we play at Le Village. In the segment, we shared four simple, sensory-rich summer activities that are easy to recreate at home. No over-the-top Pinterest setups—just low-lift, open-ended ideas designed to support development and keep the magic of summer alive.

Chicago's Irving Park Is Full of Summer Magic for Families with Young Kids With freeway construction throwing off everyone’s plans, most...

Purposeful spaces. Thoughtful invitations. Meaningful discovery from the very start.

We’re so excited to welcome Annie to the Le Village family as the owner of our brand-new Lakeview location , opening at the beginning of...

This month, our kiddos are diving into fairy tales and folklore , exploring stories filled with magic and adventure. So, I thought it was...

Winter days are the perfect time to slow down and enjoy meaningful, hands-on activities with your kids. Whether you're looking for an...

I am beyond thrilled to introduce Liz Bruss, the newest owner of Le Village Cowork in Des Plaines, Illinois , opening on January 6, 2025...

Women’s health is at risk as restrictive laws delay critical care. Beyond politics, it’s about protecting our mothers, daughters, and friend

Adventures with Luna and Kai! It was the spookiest time of the year in Old Irving Park, and Luna the cat and Kai the dog were ready for a...

The news hit hard— the gender wage gap widened for the first time in 20 years . In 2023, women working full-time earned just 82.7 cents...

In the parenting journey, creating a sleep routine for our little ones is more of an art than a strict science. As a parent, I know firsthan

We are doing amazing work in our classrooms—I’ve always known that—but now everyone else does too. We’ve had our first big graduating class

In the depths of our minds, where our work and personal lives intersect, guilt often looms like a shadow, casting doubt on every decision we

We tried at first casually. And then with more purpose. The months went by. I started having flashbacks to the miscarriage that sent me into