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How to Handle Your Toddler Saying “No”

Here’s a rhetorical question for you: Why do almost all toddlers learn how to say “no” before they can pronounce their own names? Toddlers can hardly say a word like “boat” in more than a whisper, yet they can yell “no” at the top of their lungs in the grocery store you frequent. While this ...Continue Reading

Top Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy This Winter Season

Winter is in full swing in Minnesota, and for many families, that means the start of flu and cold season too. While we think of winter as a time for caroling and cocoa sipping, the truth is that germs, infections, and illnesses are common. Since kids are especially prone to getting sick during the winter ...Continue Reading

Tips and Tricks to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier in 2023

For many parents, the New Year represents a time of change – a period to reevaluate goals and get healthier as the year goes on. And while little ones may protest the decision to put down the pizza and pick up a salad, it’s our job to steer the ship and keep them healthy. If your kids have been eating...Continue Reading

5 Fun Holiday Activities to Connect with Your Kids

For many families in Minnesota, the holidays are a special time of the year: extra-big smiles and bright displays of light mix with the smell of fresh-baked cookies and cocoa. Holiday music plays loudly while long-lost family members hug it out. The happy vibes are palpable, but apart from opening present...Continue Reading

5 Family-Friendly Activities to Enjoy After Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s official – sweater weather is here! Autumn in the Minneapolis metro area is magical, with loads of kid-friendly activities to experience, like leaf watching and s’more making. For many families, however, the most exciting part of fall lands in late November when Thanksgiving rolls around. With visi...Continue Reading

5 Delightful Fall Activities for Families

School is back, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over! Summer may have warm weather with days on the lake, but the fall season has plenty of awesome things your family can do together as the weather gets cool and crisp.  1) Corn Mazes, Hayrides, & Scarecrows These three can be done separately, but so...Continue Reading

Why is Preschool Important? Here Are 5 Big Reasons!

Parents want to set their children up for success. One big decision early on is whether or not to send the little one to preschool. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, we strongly believe that preschool can make a difference for children. Here’s why preschool is important: 1) The human bra...Continue Reading

Allergies or Illness? Some Things to Keep in Mind

We’ve finally made it past the winter. Time to get outside and enjoy the warmth! But one thing to keep in mind is that this time of the year is prime time for viruses and allergens. If you’re the parent of a little one, especially toddlers or younger children who might not be able to accurately ver...Continue Reading

4 Ways to Introduce Weather Awareness to Kids

Great news—The weather is finally getting warmer! Sure, families can have plenty of fun outdoors in the winter, but there’s just something so exciting and invigorating about being outside when the temperatures are higher. However, there is one downside that comes along with Spring and Summer: Inclemen...Continue Reading

5 Affordable Ways To Enjoy A Minnesota Spring Break Staycation

This winter has been rough, but it’s almost over! We’re entering Spring Break season and everyone’s ready to have some fun. Unfortunately, if you’re a parent with little bugs running around, a vacation isn’t always realistic. If your Spring Break is more staycation than vacation thi...Continue Reading