Visit Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo
Spring can be SO slow to arrive in Minnesota! But even though the weather was still quite chilly and there were patches of snow left on the ground during our...
The 4th Birthday Blues
I thought I had another year. One more year before my toddler turned into a little boy. My son recently turned four, and I was caught off guard by the...
Just Let Them…
My kids are always thinking up ways to earn money. From selling used pencils on the front steps to strategizing what of their siblings’ things they could sell in a...
Joy in the Chaos
by Cari Dugan
If you are anything like me, you cringe at the sight of a mess. Nothing sends me into a quicker emotional frenzy than seeing a playroom upside down, dirty dishes...
Your Child’s Teeth, From Birth to Adolescence
Ages 0-2: The Early Visits There’s not much of a need to see a dentist or worry about your child’s teeth before they first emerge. If you’re really concerned, a warm,...
Tips for Flying With a Toddler
Greyson and I jetted out to Seattle for a quick getaway this winter. One of my college girlfriends was having a baby and my other college bestie called and said...
Young Children’s Apps
In this day and age, we all see those families at the restaurant who are all on their phone or tablet and don’t seem to look up for anything other...
Get a Taste of Summer at Minnesota Zoo’s Tropical Beach Party
As winter continues to linger here in Minnesota, we’ve been feeling pretty cooped up. We decided to take a break from our little cave and the cold and head to...
Welcome To The Parenthood Club
by Liz Murray
It sounds cliche, but it’s true: Before you become a parent, you really have no idea what you’re in for. No amount of research can prepare you for the real...
Date Your Kids
With three kids under four, my days tend to blur together. Mornings into afternoons, tantrums into snuggles. I frequently float through my days feeling I haven’t done much beyond prepare...
Indoor Fun for the Family
My husband has a long history of gag gifts. His specialty this year was a magnet I proudly display on the refrigerator that reads, “My favorite outdoor activity is going...
Ambiverted Mama
The question of being an introvert or an extrovert has always paralyzed me. Um…a little of both? How could I choose? Were people really all one or all the other...
Minnesoootan Baby Talk
As parents raising our children in Minnesota, we hear the funniest ‘baby talk’ when we walk into a room full of babies and toddlers. I am Minnesota born and raised,...
If You Give Your Child a Banana
If you give your child a banana, chances are that someday soon they will ask for another. If your child is preferential to consistency, like mine, their daily banana will...