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The Benefits of Preschool vs. Staying at Home: Navigating the Early Education Decision

Choosing between preschool and staying at home is a significant decision that parents often face in the early years of their child's life. Both options have their unique advantages, making this choice personal and sometimes challenging. However, understanding the benefits and possible drawbacks of both sc...Continue Reading

Tips and Tricks for Managing Childhood Fears

Working through fear is an inevitable part of growing up. As parents, our first instinct is to comfort and reassure our children, but we can't always be there to do so. Instead, teaching our children how to manage their fears independently can help them develop confidence and independence, which will serv...Continue Reading

Boredom-Busting Tips and Tricks for Your Little Ones

In a parent’s life, few things are more frustrating to hear than when your child says, “I’m bored!” Maybe it’s because we, as parents, know that there’s a perfectly good pile of toys for your child to play with, but they refuse to do so. Or, perhaps, it’s because your little bug is clearly l...Continue Reading

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