Preschool Worries and Rewards
The driving motivation for me to send my son to preschool was that I was pregnant with my daughter due in October. At the time, the thought of having 2...
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 Letter To My Students’ Parents
To My Sixth Grade Students’ Parents: As yet another (glorious) summer concludes, I feel led to confess: I am not the teacher I once was. That is probably fairly obvious...
App Review: NBC’s Parent Tool-Kit
I recently had the chance to preview NBC’s new Parent Tool Kit App. The app is designed to help you navigate your child’s growth and development from Pre-K through 12th...
When Mom Goes Back to School: Five Things to Consider
by Maureen Zhao
Considering going back to school? Not sure if you’d be able to balance relationships, parenting, work and taking care of yourself? Worried you might sacrifice your family for the sake...
On Sending My Youngest To Kindergarten
by Cate Mezyk
In a few short weeks, life as I’ve known it for 9 and a half years is about to change dramatically. My 5 year old twins are about to enter...
Kemps Booth at Minnesota State Fair and TCMB
{TCMB has partnered with Kemps for this sponsored post. We simply love this local business and are thrilled to highlight it and share what they’re up to!} We’re hoping...
Moms Night Out: Event Announcement!
Have you heard about our big event?! Moms Night Out sponsored by Park Nicollet Women’s Center and Ascendancy Research! Grab your tickets here! We’ll be gathering at Pinstripes in Edina for a fabulous night of mingling,...
Sending Your Oldest To Kindergarten: Learning to Let Go
by Bert
Have you ever had the privilege of watching a mother bird set her babies out to fly? I was able to watch a little baby bird learn to fly this...
Giveaway: $25 Gordman’s Gift Card (plus a coupon!)
We’ve partnered with Gordman’s to bring you a fun sponsored giveaway, and who doesn’t love a gift card?! Do you know about Gordman’s?? This is such a fun spot to...
Choosing to Split: Separating Twins in the Classroom
by Alissa
My 5 year-old twin boys, Alex and Ben, will be off to Kindergarten this fall, and like so many transitions in our life, I can’t believe how fast this one...
6 Signs That You Might Be Living In A Boy’s World
by Alissa
The numbers in my household are not in my favor. Even if I count our spayed dog, Emmie, in the mix, I’m still outnumbered by the boys. I’ve never really...
Valley Natural Foods Giveaway
Since 1977, Valley Natural Foods has served the south metro with its FRESH values, which are Family, Relationships, Education, Sustainability and Health. Everyone is welcome to shop the co-op, not...
Meet the Contributors: Jen
Married to: Todd Kids: Elsa (17), Greta (14), Owen (14) Lives In: Burnsville Favorite Indulgence: Does it sound awful to say wine? 🙂 Favorite Beauty Products: MAC lipsticks and...
