The MEA weekend comes at a time when many families are ready for a pause. School routines are back, activities are underway and family calendars...
Family
Buzz Off Social Encourages Kids To Stay off Social Media
Parents spark a growing movement, urging families to delay kids’ online access. Fitz Ochs swivels back and forth in a desk chair in front of a...
Dads of Down Syndrome Host a Brand New Music Festival
DODs Days brings community, food and music together in St. Louis Park. DODs Days isn’t just another music festival—it is a space where fathers of...
Craftsmanship on Cue at Peters Billiards
Greg Peterson reflects on his family’s decades-long stewardship of Peters Billiards. When Greg Peterson shares the story of his history with Peters...
Grotkin + Chakirov Offers Caring Legal Assistance for Families
Presented by: Sophia Grotkin and Heather Chakirov have practiced law together for over a decade. They attribute their longstanding partnership to...
Building a Solid Foundation
Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein...
Shining Bright With Erik’s Ranch & Retreats
Local retreat gives young adults with autism a place and a purpose. From taking guests on hikes and trail rides to conducting roping tours and...
Hello World, There’s a Mashup We’ve Been Singing
Beta Version is a creative family band that lovingly integrates East and West. “Somethin’ always happens whenever we’re together. We get a happy...
Travel Is a Powerful Teacher
Some of the most lasting lessons happen outside the classroom. During my family’s recent trip to Belize, we experienced firsthand how travel deepens...
How Generations Parenting Support Helps Empty Nesters
Parenting coaches help families navigate an emotional life transition. What’s the most difficult season of parenting? Ask 10 parents, and you’ll get...
Mountain Golf Makes Every Swing an Adventure
Explore the thrilling and challenging combination of the classic game and wild terrain. For as long as Robert and David Linner can remember,...
Creative Mornings at the First Saturday Edina Art Lab
The First Saturday Edina Art Lab is perfect for those weekend mornings when you’re looking for something fun and creative to do with your little...
Puttshack Is Reimagining Tee Time
Southdale Center plays host to high-tech mini golf concept. When Krista Peterson was looking for a place to host the annual holiday party for...
A Wedding Primer for the Parents
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
Finding Voice Through Art in “What Lolo Wants”
Minnesota author Cristina Oxtra’s debut picture book stars a Filipina child and her grandfather whose connection extends beyond spoken words. Maria...
Parented Helps Parents Navigate Raising a Child
For new parents and parents of young children, there are many classes and groups offering support and education to help parents raise healthy, happy...
How TJB Home Customized a Happy Place for the Berge Family
Custom home addresses invisible and visible disabilities. On the surface, Noah and Katie Berge’s Edina home looks like the epitome of custom-built...
Embrace the Transition
The back-to-school season can bring many different feelings, including stress and anxiety from parents and kids alike. Add these mindfulness tools...
The Hilltop Blends Tradition With Reinvention
“Of course I know The Hilltop. I’m there at least once a week, sometimes twice, depending on the season,” Jim Nunn says. In fact, Nunn has been a...
Create Genuine Connections When You Travel
As we move forward in the post-COVID-19 world, my travel schedule was the last thing to take off (yes, the pun is intended). After reacquainting...
