Making food your kids will love (that you’ll love too)
This is a problem as old as time: Getting your kids to eat their dinner in the first place, let alone enjoy it. A good diet is crucial for healthy growth and development in...
Summer fun for the whole family
Summer fun for the family? There's plenty to do in the Twin Cities, and there's no shortage of events coming up soon to put on your calendar. Our summer nights are fleeting, so it's...
The 10 best children’s books for kids 10 and under
The ABCs of the Top 10 Children’s Books? Adventurous. Bewitching. Creative. Whether it’s an adventure through uncharted territories or through the jungles of the mind, it has to keep our young readers intrigued and always...
Sugar High: Fun (and easy) family dessert recipes
Family activities are a great way to build a stronger bond with your children. They allow for conversation, and - typically when it comes to something messy and fun in the kitchen - plenty...
Trump Maternity Leave Policy: An Unfinished Puzzle
Welcoming a child into the world is an already stressful situation for most people; before that little bundle of joy can be welcomed into your life there are many questions that must be answered, precautions...
Daycare: What to look for and what to avoid
Can somebody please take my child?
For many of us, grandparents or family members aren’t an option, but the idea of dropping off our children with strangers creates an influx of gray hairs atop our...
Top 10 Parks in (and around) the Twin Cities
We don't have long to get out and enjoy the beautiful bounty nature has to offer during the summer months in Minnesota. The more important piece, however, is that we do have such a...
Children’s Theatre Company 2017-2018 Season
Sometimes, a child’s brightness, personality and artistic nature brings out the child within all of us. I took a family friend's daughter to a play at the Children’s Theatre this year and was almost mystified....
Vegan diets for kids: Proceed with knowledge
There are many reasons people pursue a vegan diet; religious beliefs, environmental impact, or simple respect for our animal friends. A vegan diet, however, which doesn't allow foods that are made of or contain animal...
Antibacterial products: Friend or foe?
We all have that one friend or family member; you know the one that has antibacterial everything in their home and hand-sanitizer on their desk, kitchen table, night stand, work area... I've joked with...
