{I Am} A Birth Story
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
Why Should You Care About Foster Care?
by Tammie
This is what I have decided after spending several years knee deep in the child welfare crisis: It’s easier not to know. I don’t want to know that 3500 kids...
Surprising Gifts from Children
During the Week of the Young Child (April 24 to 28), we celebrate children and all those who care for them. This got me thinking about the many wonderful gifts...
After Dinner Science
My preschooler’s imagination and endless curiosity are two of my favorite things about him, but they are exhausting. I do my best to indulge his interests, but by the time...
Children’s Learning Adventure Carnival Soirée Event Recap {Chanhassen}
{{Disclosure: We partnered together with Children’s Learning Adventure for this event and to bring you this information.} We had so much fun at our open house Carnival Soirée event at the...
The Pros and Cons of Choosing a Language Immersion School
by Maureen Zhao
Let me tell you the truth. The unromanticized, the good-the bad-and-the ugly truth about sending your child to an immersion school. We are eight months into our experience. Eight long,...
Parenting a High Needs Child
by Monica Hoss
My first born is a high needs child. He has needed extra attention from the very beginning. His birth was uneventful but within a few hours he was whisked into...
How to Help a Struggling Reader
by Amber Harder
I had the privilege of sitting down with our local Children’s Librarian, Miss Margaret, to learn how libraries can help kids and families. I thought I was pretty library-savvy before,...
Three for Her, Three for Me: Let’s Go to the Library
by Daci Platt
I’ve been a fan of the library since my elementary school gave out shiny “BOOK IT” buttons to the top readers. The library was there for me when my only...
Rocking My Baby to Sleep
by Brianna
Many nights while I rock my baby to sleep, all I can think about is my to-do list. I’m thinking about work deadlines and about how to add healthier options...
Accepting Yourself (On Being Authentic)
{Photo credit: Anna Lygocki Photography} “It’s peaceful,” is what I normally tell people who ask what it’s like not to hear. I don’t hear anything. I’m Deaf. With hearing aids,...
Who Cares How Your Child Is Born
As I’ve been approaching my due date, all that has been weighing on my mind is delivery and whether or not I should attempt vaginal birth or schedule a C-section....
That Time I Tried a Tri(athlon)
by Kate Awsumb
Once upon a time, I signed up for an indoor triathlon – a swim in the pool, ride on a stationary bike and run around a track (times a million)....
Consequences: It’s All About Marketing
You know how as a mom it SO often feels like the only words out of your mouth are negative? You have to yell as they run toward the street,...