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...
Top Dog Names of 2017
Well, my fellow animal lovers, it's getting close to the end of the year. The "top this" and "top that" lists for 2017 are starting to pop up left and right, and, while it...
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...
Is your child’s backpack too heavy?
As summer winds down and you have your last hoorahs at the State Fair or one last jump in the pool, fall slowly encroaches and with that comes ‘back to school.’ You want your...
Parenting Tips & Hacks
One of a series of articles about how to get this job done.
Episode One: Get your house in order, but not how you think
If you’re looking for ways to raise smart, compassionate, and successful...
Go play… inside? Facebook debuts Messenger Kids
In an announcement yesterday, Facebook revealed its latest app for iPhone and iPad: Messenger Kids. The app is meant for kids aged 6-12 too young to actually have a real Facebook account (where you...
School security changes on deck from Minnesota republicans
Florida might be on the very opposite end of the country from our northern-most Minnesota, but every last corner of the country has felt the tragedy that rocked Stoneman Douglas High School this past...
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...
Balance, Rhythm, and Collaboration at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
Juggling has been around for centuries; more than just a last-resort clown trick at birthday parties, it's a complex art form studied, and adored, by people of all ages.
And now is your (last) chance...
Family fun at the orchestra this October 27th and 28th
For all you Harrison Ford fans and movie fans comes a fun treat: The Minnesota Orchestra will be performing the film score for the film Raiders of the Lost Ark live for audiences on...
