Youth makes an interesting discovery on Big Island. Walking the beach at Big Island on Lake Minnetonka, one never knows what strange object might...
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Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Healing Through Art
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
Pre-Trick-or-Treat Snacks to Curb a Sugar Rush
Avoiding the Sugar Scaries can be tricky in October with so many temptations. On Halloween, the average child consumes up to three cups (675 grams)...
Heathy Lunch Ideas for Kids
Pile school lunches with healthier, kid-friendly ingredients. Are PB&Js on white bread still a thing? Does anyone stack a sammie with bologna...
Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching kids to cook can be an enjoyable, educational and tasty way to spend time together. Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
These Waterproof, Wipeable Pants Will Keep Your Kids Clean and Comfortable
A local mom created RubyScootz because her daughter's pants were always getting destroyed while she was crawling around. My daughter scooted on her...
The Benefits of Traveling with Kids
How to reframe your mindset when traveling with kids. I was recently a guest on a podcast called Millennial Money and, you guessed it, the goal was...
3 Ways to Help Your Kids Create Their Own Space
Elevate kids’ spaces with these expert tips and tricks. Functionality and creativity are not always easy to blend, but when it comes to kids'...
Local Kids’ Clothiers Dish on Micro Fashion
Oh Baby! and Honey P's Boutique offer ideas for dressing kids in style and with a smile. Oh Baby! Tom and Mary Lauer have been in the kids’ clothing...
Wayzata Cotillion Continues to Instill Strong Values Through Dance
Wayzata Cotillion celebrates 26 years of grace and civility. In a world where many fear civility has vanished, the Jon D. Williams Cotillions...
How to Help Your Children Manage Stress
Just like us, kids can feel overwhelmed with demands at school or the pressure to do well in sports. Are your kids stressed out? As adults, it is...
Daughter’s Struggle with Rare Genetic Abnormality Inspires Deephaven Parents
Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
Mental Health Navigators Help Parents Help Their Kids
Mental Health Navigators are an important support network for parents of children in crisis. Raising a child is already a difficult task, but the...
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
Hopkins Eye Clinic Uses New Technology to Improve Kids’ Reading Skills
At Hopkins Eye Clinic, specialists are using Vistagraph to evaluate reading efficiency. For centuries, parents and teachers have explored different...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with Kids
A family trip doesn’t have to be a headache. You’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “A trip with kids is not a vacation.” Well, we dare to propose...
MasterChef (Jr.) Offers Tips for Cooking with Kids
Ariana Feygin shares her tips for getting little ones involved in the kitchen. As the oldest of three siblings, I can say that cooking for kids can...
St. David’s Center Students Partner with DNR to Improve Their School Forest
Minnetonka students get up-close look at forest management. Last September, the students at Minnetonka’s St. David’s Center hosted some pretty cool...
