tears during drop-off at school

6 Tips for Handling Drop-Off Tears at School

Starting school is a huge step for any kid but these tips will help make the transition easier for both you and your child
Illustration by Merle Nacht

From the Archives: “Song for Kaitlin” (1988)

A reader asked to read this essay again, from 1988—so we found it and put it online, written by a new aunt to her niece
Djenane Saint Juste, her son Hassen Taylor Ortega, and her mother Florencia Pierre at the book launch of "The Mermaid and the Whale"

“The Mermaid and the Whale” Shines the Spotlight on Haiti

Twin Cities dancer and instructor Djenane Saint Juste shares her culture in a new way—with her first children's book
Peanut's Minneapolis Launch

Bumble for Moms

Social media app Peanut officially launched in Minneapolis to connect moms and moms-to-be
kids fashion

6 Fashionable Tots Model Fall’s Trendiest Looks

From prints and plaid to denim and leather, six fashionable tots model the season’s trendiest looks.
A pile of books on a white bedspread, with a pair of eyeglasses on top of them.

5 Books for Parents This Summer

Parenting is an uphill learning curve, but thankfully, smart, informative people in the world have dedicated their lives to helping moms and dads navigate...
V.T. Bidania is the author the "Astrid & Apollo" chapter-book series for ages 6-8

V.T. Bidania’s Hmong-Focused Kids’ Books Make Diversity the Subtext

The characters are Hmong, but the stories are for everyone, says the author of St. Paul-based “Astrid & Apollo” series
A therapist with Twin Cities Music Therapy Services teaches a class of children.

Music Therapy for Kids Makes a Difference

Local experts speak about the benefits of music therapy and how children and their parents can get involved