Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Importance of Scouting in Developing Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are essential for success in both personal and professional life. It is never too early to start developing these skills, and organizations like Northern Star Scouting provide an excellent opportunity...
5 Fun Preschool-Age Field Trips in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is filled with adventure for any age. For the preschool set, we love outdoor fun! Here are five field trips to take this summer....
To the Kid Who Told My Son the Truth About Santa
by Erin Statz
I still remember the early day in December when my 1st grader came home from school and the first thing he said to me before even entering the house was:...
The Power of Play | 4 Tips for Increasing Play at Home
The traditional focus of education is changing. It used to be writing, reading, arithmetic and self-help skills were thought most valued for academic success. Today, we know executive function is,...
5 Common Mistakes Made by New Moms
by Alison Lee
I’ll admit, it’s been a little while since I was a “new mom.” But since my oldest started his senior year of high school, those days have been flooding my...
To My Spirited Child: I Am Sorry
If I had a dollar for every time someone has said, “you sure have your hands full,” regarding my 4-year-old daughter, I would be a millionaire. I used to...
The Surprising Reason My Son Wasn’t Talking
by Maureen Zhao
I’ve often considered writing an article titled, “Here, Let Me Make That Mistake For You!” Between a couple of other friends and myself, I think we have enough content to...
The Troubling Truth About Secondary Infertility
I was 21 when I got pregnant with my first. We decided we wanted a baby and I got a positive test on our first try. This was exactly what...
20 Signs You’re Probably the Parent of a Toddler
by Amber
Toddlers. They’re adorable, they’re cranky, they’re hilarious, and living with them is unlike any other roommate you’ll ever have. One thing is for sure: there’s never a dull moment when...
To the Twin Mom in Her First Year
by Amber
Hello, twin mom. You are in the midst of one of the most demanding but incredible years of your life. I know this because I’ve been there. The day I...
Expecting Another Baby: 12 Reminders for Your Postpartum Self
by Amber
I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. The postpartum period is right around the corner and I have to remind myself what it looks like to embrace that short...
So Your Kid Has a Weird Name
by Daci Platt
You’re not going to spell her name right, so you might as well just call her, “the baby.” Confession: We gave our daughter a weird name. It’s not, like, celebrity weird....
10 Things We Always Pack in Our Football Bag
Football season is officially here. And for some, this might be the first time that you have a little one taking to the gridiron. When it comes to knowing what...
Potty Training Sticker Chart
by Ami
Poop. It is never pleasant to deal with in a diaper, but I can tell you that it is much worse in little [girls] cotton undies. We recently took...
