I think casting Mirror Image right before putting on your armor could help a lot. Also, the mage spell Strength lasts a long time. (View Post)

Might as well mention, Iron Golems and Adamantine Golems don't fit through most doors or narrow passageways. This means they should be no problem for any character with the Crimson Dart, for example. (View Post)

Since you're in Chicago, you could also take advantage of Adler Planetarium. They have a lot of content designed for kids around that age, e.g. a Sesame Street planetarium show. (View Post)

Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber. Other series are objectively better, but Amber's still my favorite. (View Post)

The Bard's Tale (View Post)