We know you’ve got a lot going on this month – parties, family gatherings, a to-do list a mile long, a shopping list that’s making your head spin. It’s hard to imagine you or your kids having any time for the JOY of this season. We get it. And we want to help. Read on for some doable ways to help your family experience more joy.  And stop by your local KidSnips and check a few things off your list – toys, games, and stocking stuffers of all kinds are now 20% off (with your $30 purchase through Dec. 31, 2023)! Ah…December…month of holiday celebrations. “It’s the most wonderful time of the ..read more

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. All month long, through October 31, when you come to KidSnips for a full-price haircut Monday through Friday, we’ll donate $1 to Gigi’s Playhouse. With locations all over the U.S. and Mexico, Gigi’s Playhouse provides FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome is a condition that one in every 770 babies in the United States is born with each year. Down syndrome is caused by being born with one extra chromosome, and that one small difference can create ..read more

Picture this: the table is set, the snacks are ready, the teams are chosen. And it’s on: Family Game Night!  The time when laughter is never out of bounds. And family bonding is the grand prize everyone wins. To help you get ready, the last two weeks of this month, all our toys, games and puzzles (and more!) will be 20% off. (Offer available Sept. 18-30, 2023. Valid on all regularly priced merchandise.) Sure, Family Game Night may seem like just another thing to do as a family… maybe even a nice tradition to have, like Taco Tuesdays.  Or Hot Fudge Sundae Sundays (wait, is that NOT a ..read more

As summer winds down, you’re probably starting to think about getting your kids ready to head back to school.  Along with making sure they have the school supplies they need and the clothes and shoes that actually fit their body (which grew at least 3 inches over the summer…how is that even possible?) you may be thinking about booking that back-to-school haircut. Which is great. Because having good hair may matter more than you even realize.  Have you ever had a good hair day and found yourself standing up a little taller? Smiling a little easier? Feel more confident, or at least a ..read more

Many kids are afraid of haircuts. That’s just a fact. So, if your child is one of them, you’re not alone. And there are also many things you can do as a parent or caregiver to help your little ones overcome their fears and take the scary out of “scary haircuts”. It just requires a little awareness, pre-planning and empathy. Read on to discover what’s really going on when your child is afraid to get a haircut and what you can do about it. And remember…you’ve got this! In terms of fear and anxiety, getting a haircut for most of us is no biggie, right? But for kids it can often be a BIG SCARY DEA ..read more

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, all through April we’ll be donating $1 to Autism Speaks for every haircut Mondays through Fridays. This month is also a great time to remind your kids how not being exactly alike is incredibly awesome. You’ve probably run across a meme on your social media or heard someone say, “Our differences are our superpowers.” When you hear that do you usually nod and think, “Yeah, that’s SO true!” Or do you pause and wonder, “Really?” as you worry about your kids being TOO different…so unique they get labeled a “weirdo,” and no one wants to sit with them in the lunch ..read more

Did you know that KidSnips, along with being an awesome place for kids’ haircuts, is also a great place for adult haircuts too? Our stylists are experienced not only in working with the wiggliest, squiggliest of little ones, they’re also very good at helping even the busiest of moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone who cares for our children, chill out for a few moments, and enjoy a hassle-free haircut of their own. Which might just make a wonderful gift to give a mom – or anyone who does some major mothering – this Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 191 ..read more

It’s February – the month our thoughts often turn to love, Love, LOVE. And not just romantic love – love for family and friends and teachers and sometimes even the whole wide world!  And in case you’re looking for a little something special for your child as a Valentine’s gift – stop by KidSnips. For one week only you’ll find 20% off all toys and games – it’s our way of showing our gratitude for you. (Offer available Feb. 12-19, 2023, on all regular-priced, in-stock merchandise only. Cannot be combined with other offers.)  There are all kinds of ways to show love to the people i ..read more

Ah…Spring. The time in Chicago when even though it’s hard to believe winter will ever end, we start to act like it might (…it will, won’t it?).  We’re talking spring cleaning, baby! We’re talking time to spruce up that “been through the winter wringer” hair and try a fresh new style. It’s a way to tell winter you are SO DONE with it and a great way for you and your kids to head into warmer, brighter weather with a bang. Or even bangs! Spring is often a time we start thinking about digging ourselves out of all the stuff that’s accumulated over the winter months when we were too cold to do ..read more

This month at KidSnips, we’re celebrating all the local small businesses and we hope you’ll do the same. One way you can do that is by booking an appointment at your local KidSnips for a haircut, or new style, or special holiday do. And while you’re here, be sure to check out our mom-curated, kid-appreciated selection of toys, games and more. We know how it is around the holidays. You’ve got lists a mile long and not much time, and the “overwhelm” is off the charts. For so many of us, our first thought on how to keep it simple and get it all done is to head to those mega online retailers, and ..read more