2017 Minneapolis WinterSkate Guide
Winter is officially upon us and what better way to get out and enjoy it than to go ice skating? Wells Fargo Minneapolis WinterSkate returns to Loring Park again this...
What Are My Words Doing?
by Amber Harder
Words have power. What we say can help or hurt, sometimes for far longer than we intend. Even though it was years ago now, I vividly remember the day that...
Letting Go of Perfection
by Cari Dugan
Every Friday it was the same. Take the kids to school. Rush home to do all the things I didn’t get to finish during the week; laundry, clean bathrooms, scrub...
Target’s Cartwheel Holiday Offers Begin Soon!
by Lauren
It’s back again! Starting Wednesday, November 1 (through November 23), Target will be offering (up to) 50% off offers for a different toy everyday via Cartwheel through their app. This...
24 Balloon Activities with Children’s Theatre Company’s Balloonacy
Children’s Theatre Company is thrilled to bring much-loved Balloonacy back to the stage! This “perfect-for-preschoolers” show inspires themes of friendship, celebration, problem-solving and creative play, all without any words spoken...
Patience, Not Pressure: How to Raise a Healthy Eater
by Monica Hoss
After decades of increasing, the childhood obesity rate is starting to level off. However, the rate is still alarmingly high. Did you know that 1 in 3 children aged 10-17 are...
A Day of Family Fun at Urban Air
Keeping three very energetic and adventurous boys entertained can be challenging. Sometimes it’s being pulled in different directions because one wants to do something different than the other two. And...
Fostering Animals Made Me a Better Mom
It all started as a compromise. I’ve wanted a dog for years, my spouse does not want one until our kids are a bit older, so we met in the...
Why Music Matters
by Liz Murray
Raising a child sometimes feels like a Mount Everest of responsibility. Not only must your kid grow up to be a reasonably decent person, but he must also be a...
Respecting the Young Introvert in Your Home
by Maureen Zhao
“Stay away from me! I was not made to be around people!” Those were actual words that came from our six-year old’s mouth as his cousins played with him one...
Those Whispers in the Night
by Cari Dugan
Before my oldest daughter was born, my expectations of myself as a Mama were as large and grandiose as my swollen belly. I imagined that I’d be so many things: ...
Get to Know Back-to-School Symptoms
Kids heading to daycare or school share germs with each other like they share summer stories. Are you prepared? Each time your child exhibits symptoms you’ll need to decide—are they...
Excuses, Embarrassment, and the Weights We Carry
by Laura Senske
It was a passing comment, but it weighed a lot. “I wish she wasn’t using a pacifier. She wouldn’t be using one… I mean, I didn’t want her using one,...
