About

About

Family Picnic

Family Picnic:  A Gathering Spot for Families of Young Children

Mother and daughter duo, Sue and Rebecca, have long desired to work together and finally, in 2013, this dream came to fruition. We opened Family Picnic with the intention of it being a place where families could come together to understand and address the feelings and needs of their young children. Family Picnic supports you in becoming parents, developing strong relationships and bonds with your infants, and fostering the learning and development of your infants and toddlers.


 We work hard to support new and expectant parents from Doulas and Childbirth Classes to Breastfeeding and Postpartum Groups to Infant and Toddler Groups and Workshops for parents. Whether you are expecting a baby, just had your first or your fifth baby, or enjoying a toddler at home, we have what you are looking for!

Sue Gottschall has a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on conception through the early childhood years. She is a Certified Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator, as well as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. Throughout her career, Sue has worked with children and families, supporting emotional development, literacy, and literature for the very young and learning through play. Previously, she taught Child Development at UIC and City Colleges and was Director of Hug-a-Book, an early literacy organization, and Chicago Volunteer Doulas. 


Sue is delighted to now be concentrating on the earliest periods of development and helping families determine what the right choices are for them. Sue and her daughter, Rebecca Nguyen, have long dreamed of starting an early childhood organization together. They hope that Family Picnic: A gathering spot for families with young children will offer support to families for many years.

Rebecca Nguyen holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Before having her own two children, she taught preschool through 3rd grade for ten years, becoming a Master Teacher, supporting other teachers in reading strategies and using high-quality children’s literature. With the birth of her children, Rebecca became interested in the earliest period of development, becoming a Certified Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator. 


Rebecca and her mother, Sue Gottschall, had long dreamed of starting an early childhood organization together. Combining their skills to open Family Picnic: A gathering spot for young families is the culmination of this dream. It will offer Rebecca opportunities to teach new parents about childbirth and breastfeeding and provide many opportunities for her to support parents as their children grow and learn. She is excited and enthusiastic about the possibilities.

About

Sue and Rebecca, a mother-daughter team, created Family Picnic for parents prenatally and beyond. Supporting parents during pregnancy with Childbirth Education Classes, Breastfeeding Education and Birth Doulas; during infancy with New Mom and Partner Groups, Lactation support, and New Parenting classes; and continued support throughout the toddler years with Play Groups and Classes for Parents and their young child. We know how challenging parenthood can be and want to provide a space for parents to come together to learn, share, and explore different aspects of parenting.

Year Established

2010

Specialties

  • Baby Play Group
  • Becoming Parents Workshop
  • Birth and Postpartum Doulas
  • Breastfeeding and Postpartum Groups
  • Breastfeeding Workshop
  • Breastfeeding Support
  • CPR Classes Instructor
  • Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Certified Lactation Counselor
  • Child Passenger Safety Technician
  • Child, Teen, Couples, and Parent Coaching and Therapy Services
  • Classes
  • Community of Support
  • Dad and Baby Group
  • Dance and Creative Movement for Toddlers
  • Doula Services
  • Doulas
  • Doulas Classes
  • Family Picnic for Young Toddlers
  • Grief Recovery
  • Group Therapy
  • Infant Classes
  • Infant Massage
  • Infant Care
  • Labor and Delivery Care
  • Lactation Consultation
  • Lactation Support
  • Mindfulness
  • Mom and Baby Group
  • Monthly Dad and Baby Group
  • Music Class for Babies
  • Obstetrics
  • Parent Groups
  • Parenting Support
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Physical Therapy
  • Placenta Encapsulation
  • Play Group for 2- and 3-Year-Olds
  • Play Therapy
  • Play Groups for 1-Year-Olds
  • Play Groups for 2- and 3-Year-Olds
  • Postnatal Recovery Class
  • Postpartum Support
  • Postpartum Therapy
  • Postpartum Workshop
  • Postpartum Care
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group
  • Prenatal Fitness
  • Prenatal Workshops
  • Prenatal Care
  • Reparenting Inner Children
  • Resources
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Workshops for Parents
  • New Parent Classes
  • Toddlers Play Groups
  • Toddler Classes
  • Music Classes

Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed
Saturday & Sunday by appointment, call for details.

Holiday Hours

  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024 : Closed
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 : Closed

Associations

  • Evidence - Birth Research

Products

Services

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Good to Know

License Information

  • APPA
  • CLC
  • Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Childbirth Educator
  • Birth and Postpartum Doula
  • Labor-Trained Doula
  • M.Ed
  • BirthWorks and DONA-Trained Doulas
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Lamaze Certified
  • IBCLC
  • LCSW
  • CADC
  • CEIM
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • MS
  • RN
  • CCE
  • CPN
  • RNC-MNN
  • BSN
  • RLC
  • CNM
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