This Old Couch
Dear friend, Come on in. The door is open. Sometimes when you step into my home you will be greeted with freshly washed floors, a sweet aroma of freshly baked...
The Unicorn Frappuccino & Teenagers
It’s all the rage. As of today, that is. I give it a week of fame before it falls into infamy. It was the feature on the drive-thru menu screen. It...
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,...
Intentional Friendships
by Jen
I’ll admit it. Since having kids, I have put quite a few things on the back burner such as having a clean house, washing my hair every day, laundry…the list...
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...
Mom Hairstyles
News flash: there is an epidemic spreading across the country. Have you heard about it? It’s taking us down one by one. Do you know what I am talking about?...
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,...
National Siblings Day: A Tribute
What exactly is National Siblings Day? I have only known about it because of my friends’ posts on Facebook the past few years. However, after doing a bit of research, I have...
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...
Learning to Breathe
“You can do it, you are stronger than you think.” He told me that often… It was always his pep talk to stop the crying and start the breathing. Breathing is...
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,...
{Event Announcement} Children’s Learning Adventure Carnival Soirée
Join us for a Carnival Soirée open house event at Children’s Learning Adventure in Chanhassen! This will be a morning PACKED with fun as you and your children explore their new...