Homework Advice
by Jen
Now that we’re a month into the school season, how’s the homework situation going in your house? That first week or two, it’s hard to tell, isn’t it? With new...
Preparing Our Kids for the Future | STEM
by Jen
What are your hopes and dreams for your children as they grow older? I want my kids to be happy and healthy, to find love. I want them to be...
Your Teen’s Guide for Social Media
The last few days of summer have edged by and the school year has begun. The first bell brings a mix of excitement and trepidation. While your teen can control...
A Warning to Parents {Guest Post}
After a 2-year incubation period, my little guy just presented with a strong case of the “MINES!” Yesterday, he decided to take dominion over his 4-year old sister’s pony kingdom....
The Big Scary Yes: Sometimes Kids Know Best
by Jen
What do you do when your kid wants to get involved in an activity you’re not familiar with? Maybe it’s even something that makes you nervous or causes you to...
Three Things Your Teenager Needs From You
by Mary
Teenagers are in a difficult position. They’re still children. They’re adults in many ways too. Maybe you’ve heard this last bit of news many times if you have one or...
Recap: June Playdate at Sky Zone St. Paul {sponsored by Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates}
Last Wednesday, we met up in St. Paul for our first playdate in our Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates Summer Playdate Series and it was the BEST morning! 117 attendees arrived...
Jenna’s Journey: A Young Life with Leukemia {Sponsored}
Jenna Carnes is strong. It’s a quality she won’t boast, let alone admit she possesses. Yet one doesn’t venture where she has without incredible strength. This is how the Rogers,...
Salon Bambino {A Sponsored Review}
by Amber
{Disclosure: Salon Bambino provided Twin Cities Familys Blog with compensation and our writer with a free child’s haircut in exchange for this review. We are so happy to promote...
Toddlers to Teens
by Jen
With three teenagers, my days of diapers, baby food, tantrums, and sleepless nights are long gone. Actually, I take that back. Tantrums and sleepless nights are still part of my...
Favorite Local Authors For Kids Of All Ages
by Tracy
The Twin Cities is known for many things(and not just for being brutally cold in Winter). We have great culture, museums, colleges, neighborhoods, schools, shopping, parks and quality of life....
Blended Family Basics
by Jen
I’ve been part of a blended family for almost nine years. What’s a blended family, you ask? Remember that old TV series, The Brady Bunch? It’s like that. Divorced parents...
First Avenue First
by Jen
Built in date nights are one of the benefits of being a mom (and dad!) within a blended family. On Thursday and Friday nights, our kids are always with their...
