The Summer We Quit Media
by Cari Dugan
Four weeks ago, my kids quit TV and media. Or rather, they were forced to quit by my very sudden and rash proclamation, “THAT’ S ENOUGH! Until further notice, TV,...
Every Mom Blog Says the Same Thing
by Kate Awsumb
In my quick lunchtime perusal of the mom-blogosphere, I skimmed a post lifting up working moms and another saluting stay-at-home moms. There was an ode to breastfeeding and a defense of...
Make the Most of Your Backyard with Loose Parts!
{Disclosure: We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Kinderberry Hill with this post – their Education Coordinator, a mom herself, is here to talk about loose parts and how they can spark your...
Every Child is Different: Healthy Development from Birth to Three
{Disclosure: We are thrilled to partner with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota to share helpful information about early childhood development for children ages zero to three. A host of additional...
A Lice Party
by Cari Dugan
Lice. Oh how that one word can make your head crawl and itch. A few weeks ago my sleepy, blonde-headed baby walked into the kitchen and stated. “My head is...
Everything Those Moms Said is True
by Tammie
I had a sense of deja vu as I pulled into the parking lot of the indoor playground. Rows and rows of minivans lined the spaces with a few SUV’s...
Wine and Tantrum Pairings: Summer Break Edition
The graduation season is upon is–from preschool to college and everything in-between. The wonderful summer filled with family trips and lots of fun quality time together can commence. Right? Not...
A Mom’s Perspective on the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival
{Disclosure: We’re thrilled to partner with our sponsors The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to tell you all about their annual event: Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, happening this weekend....
Summer Adventure Notebooks
Summer is my favorite time of year. It used to be Fall, and I still love the colors, the crunching leaves and walking through Highland Park with coffee, but now...
6 Simple, Fun Ways to Get Your Kiddos Involved in the Kitchen
by Melissa
Am I alone when I say that the 4-5 o’clock hours of the day, heck, maybe even 4-6 o’clock, can be the most challenging of them all? The kids...
10 Must-Haves for Your Child’s Medicine Cabinet
by Leah Pihlaja
In every family, it seems as if sickness strikes when we least expect it. Take a look at this list of our family’s top ten must have items we keep...
The Story of A Shy Little Girl
by Jen
My daughter Avery, who is almost five, is very shy. When she is around kids she knows well, she is an adventurous, giggly little girl, but when she is with...