10 Things We Always Pack in Our Football Bag
Football season is officially here. And for some, this might be the first time that you have a little one taking to the gridiron. When it comes to knowing what...
Potty Training Sticker Chart
by Ami
Poop. It is never pleasant to deal with in a diaper, but I can tell you that it is much worse in little [girls] cotton undies. We recently took...
When Your Friend Suffers a Miscarriage
**Trigger warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage** I vividly remember the first time one of my friends suffered a miscarriage. We were sitting across from each other having lunch and she...
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
by Nealy
They say parents can determine their child’s personality within the first week of life. As a mother of three small children, I have found this to be true. When my...
When Dad’s in Charge
by Amber
This is what life looks like when dad takes care of the kids. The other morning I came downstairs to find my twin toddlers sitting on top of the table....
What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me
by Marielle
I felt a bit blindsided by motherhood. I’m just being honest. Judge if you will. But like I said… blindsided. As soon as I found out I was expecting, people started giving me advice....
10 Things Kindergarten Parents Need to Know
I sat at the kindergarten orientation and wondered how long I could keep my sunglasses on without seeming weird. The problem was that mere mention of my baby attending...
What You Need to Know to Prepare For Kindergarten Beyond the First Day
First days of school get all the attention. What about the first month?! There are many ways to prepare for Kindergarten past the first day....
7 Things Your Kids Will Learn in Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts prepares young people to be leaders and individuals with strong character. The program uses a principles-based approach to engage kids and teach them through fun activities....
7 Reasons I Want My Child to Play Football
I'm thrilled to see my son play youth football. Not only is it fun, but it also contributes to developing his character in positive ways....
30 Ways To Encourage A New Mom
by Amber
I’ll never forget that moment when I suddenly “got it.” As I stared for hours on end at my newborn baby boy, I remember also spending a good chunk of...
Meet 5 Twin Cities Businesses Awarded Comcast RISE Grants in July
It’s no secret that small businesses have been dealing with a number of challenges over the past couple of years – from the ongoing impact of the pandemic, social unrest,...
A Magical Wizarding Adventure in Your Own City
When you go on a magical wizarding adventure, a trip to the library is so much more than just a trip to the library. ...
5 Ways to Sidestep End of Summer Sadness
by Alison Lee
It happens every single year and somehow it still manages to catch us off-guard and leave us in a semi-state of end-of-summer sadness. If you’re feeling the disappointment, you’re not...