Patience, Not Pressure: How to Raise a Healthy Eater
After decades of increasing, the childhood obesity rate is starting to level off. However, the rate is still alarmingly high. Did you know that 1 in 3 children aged 10-17 are...
Confessions of a Mom with Internet Access in Her Pocket
The story begins with a crying newborn. It’s dark outside, probably the middle of the night but the days and the nights blur together. The mom does not even step...
A Day of Family Fun at Urban Air
Keeping three very energetic and adventurous boys entertained can be challenging. Sometimes it’s being pulled in different directions because one wants to do something different than the other two. And...
Mama Needs a Glass of Wine
by Meghan Yancy
Have you ever said that? Mama needs a glass of wine. Like…. at what time of the day is it actually socially appropriate to pour a glass of wine? {Photo Credit: Kaitlyn C Photography} You...
Confessions of a Library Nerd: 7 Hidden Library Gems
I am a self-proclaimed library nerd. I have my library card number memorized, I visit my library’s website and app at least once a week, and my queue of reserved...
How to Find Me-Time
As a new and working mom, I struggle to set aside “Me” time in my week. I work evenings and weekends, so this makes my free time even scarcer. I...
Style for the Postpartum and Nursing Mom
Fall is here. You feel the chill in the air, which makes it (even) harder to pull yourself out of your cozy bed in the morning. You find yourself incorporating...
Fostering Animals Made Me a Better Mom
It all started as a compromise. I’ve wanted a dog for years, my spouse does not want one until our kids are a bit older, so we met in the...
Friends for the Long Haul
I just celebrated a 15-year anniversary with a very special person. A person who has loved me through good times and bad, laughed with me until we’ve cried, and with...
{EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT} TCMB’s Halloween Spooktacular Family Event
We are excited to announce our first ever Halloween family event – Twin Cities Familys Blog’s Halloween Spooktacular! Please read all the details below before purchasing your tickets. The demand for...
Oh, the Joy of Tantrums
My son, Jude, being a one-year old and totally independent, has taken it upon himself to let us know everything that he doesn’t like. I always wondered when the ‘tantrum...
Why Music Matters
by Liz Murray
Raising a child sometimes feels like a Mount Everest of responsibility. Not only must your kid grow up to be a reasonably decent person, but he must also be a...
I’m a Selfie Mom and I’m Okay with It!
I’ve heard many times that selfies are taken by those who are narcissistic attention seekers. While I guess that could be true, it has become normal for myself and my...