Of Moms and Martyrs
“Don’t be a martyr.” My husband’s words sent a zing of fury through my veins. It wasn’t the poor guy’s fault. He said the four harmless words, expecting me to...
Thriving Through a Layoff: Toddler Teachable Moments
by Kate Kearns
DAY 3 My 16-month old knows something is wrong. She’s right, but how can she possibly know that? DAY 1 12:38 pm – I’m called into a conference room with...
My Daughter Will Only Wear Dresses
We found out that our eldest daughter was a girl months before she was born, but still went with a gender-neutral yellow for her nursery. We didn’t register for anything...
Special Things
“Here, Mom. Take it. It’s for you!” When I hear those words, filled with pride and delight, I know she’s going to have one of two things in her outstretched...
DIY Menu Board Ideas
Whether your kids are in school or not, it always seems like we all get a little more organized in the fall. However, I don’t know what is up with...
24 Balloon Activities with Children’s Theatre Company’s Balloonacy
Children’s Theatre Company is thrilled to bring much-loved Balloonacy back to the stage! This “perfect-for-preschoolers” show inspires themes of friendship, celebration, problem-solving and creative play, all without any words spoken...
The Team Approach to Parenting
Any preconceived notions I had about motherhood went out the door the night we brought my first daughter home from the hospital. Despite my ideals of being the “do it...
Patience, Not Pressure: How to Raise a Healthy Eater
by Monica Hoss
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...
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...
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...
{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...