Learn mountain biking basics in northern Minnesota
If you are like me and like the idea of Mountain Biking, but have no idea where to start, there is a great program coming up to help: You can learn mountain biking basics...
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...
6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Indoor Edition
As snow falls and the cold wind blows, it can be tempting simply to stay inside, underneath a warm blanket, watching Netflix for the remainder of winter. You certainly wouldn't be alone - the...
Why you should have a library card
Flipping through the TV channels the other day, I got a hit of my 90’s childhood nostalgia when I landed on a rerun of “Arthur” on PBS. After the standard and frustrating contemplation of...
MCM goes on a ‘Wild Kratts’ adventure
A new experience and exhibit, a collaboration between the Minnesota Children's Museum (MCM) and the creators of the PBS Kids series Wild Kratts, will be premiering in January of 2019.
While this seems like a ways...
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...
6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Outdoor Edition
Out and About
There’s lots to do in and around the Twin Cities. With summer weather now upon us, many of these fun outings are newly-opened for the season and eager for visitors. So, bring...
Breastfeeding moms asked to leave public pool in Mora
The Mora Aquatic Center is a popular place on hot summer days. It is known as a welcome place for everyone. Well, almost everyone, we should say: Two mothers were asked to leave the...
Baby on board: Minnesota Zoo’s Malayan tapir is expecting
One of the world's most unique animals will soon become a mother for the third time: Bertie is a 14-year-old female Malayan tapir (this is pronounced tay-purr for those unfamiliar), and the Minnesota Zoo...
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...
