Twin Cities Family
Refresh Your Child’s Diet with Low-Sugar Options
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use...
Rediscover Your Backyard This Winter
Children in our “neck of the woods” are so lucky to have four distinct seasons to explore and enjoy. Chances are you have heard about the importance of outdoor play,...
Stages Theatre Company, in collaboration with Escalate Dance & Theatre Studio, presents The Dot
Celebrate the artist within each of us with Stages Theatre Company’s world premiere production of The Dot. Based on the award-winning book by Peter H. Reynolds, this inspiring tale about...
Pump the Brakes: Developing A Mindfulness Practice with Kindergartners
Pumping the brakes to slow down on Minnesota’s snow-covered roads is trusted advice for any driver. On my way to Wayzata to teach kindergarten each winter morning, I often think...
Developing Character in Young Children: The Value of a Virtues Education
“Who you are inside is what helps you make and do everything in life.” ~Fred Rogers Preparing young children to be successful in school and life requires much more than...
Belly Breathing With Your Babies
As our world continues to speed up, it’s more important than ever to help your child slow down. That’s why mindfulness practices are incorporated in every one of YWCA Minneapolis...
Resolving to be “Fully Dressed” in 2020
“You’re never fully dressed without a smile…” I started singing to myself. It was my senior year of high school, and I was making (or so it seemed at the time) one...
When In Doubt, Act First
The one thing I want you to know and remember: If ever something catches your attention and sparks concern, don’t think, just act! This might seem like a strange statement...
Making Theatre Accessible
At Stages Theatre Company, we know the many benefits of theatre and its ability to break down barriers, and grow empathy. The Open Door Program allows Stages to expand the...
