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The Best Summer Camp Experience
Pack a few snacks, get some comfortable walking shoes...
Kids off at camp? It’s ME time! 10 things to do while the kids are away
By Heidi Luther Woo-hoo! It’s mommy time! The kids...
It Was the Best Week Ever! The Value of One-Week and Short-Term Camp Sessions
Camp directors and parents alike will enjoy hearing children...
How to Support Young Relationships
Your daughter’s latest crush has a shock of thick...
Learning Curves
Did you ever have a hard time sitting through...
How Do I Discipline My Teen?
By Ben Wilman Grounding and loss of privileges may...
Forging Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships
Top 10 Tips for Parenting with Teachers… and Students!...
The Edison Trait
Mr. L dashes into the classroom with a hint...
My Teen Won’t Study! Work Together to Develop Strong Study Habits
The learning doesn’t stop when your teen leaves the...
The Benefits of Online Learning
Why the rapid growth and popularity of online learning?...
5 Tips on Telling Bedtime Stories
“Tell me a story about The Green Man Goes...
Daily Dental Care Tips
While regular visits to the dentist’s office for routine...
Minnesota’s Top Pediatric Hospitals and Dentist Offices
Hospitals Children’s Hospitals & Clinics Serving as Minnesota’s children’s...
Is Rice Safe for My Child to Eat?
If you have been tuned into the news lately...
Five Tips to Get Kids Excited About Brushing
When it comes to getting your little one to...
More Cheese Please!
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, studies...
Feel Your Best At Any Age
Age is just a number, according to the old...
Where to Find Your Retirement-Planning Confidence
With the leisure and reward of retirement a few...
Helping Seniors Drive Safer, Longer
Since January 2011, nearly 10,000 Americans turn 65 every...
Doctor, Doctor
Q. What is the difference between a Pediatrician and...
Fall Fun Guide Activities
Explore everything fall has to offer with these fun...
Lice Alert!
They’re creepy , they’re crawly and they’re much more...
Teaching Your Kids About Money
By Stacy Vindler It’s time to have “The Talk.”...
Potential: The Underachiever’s Curse
By Rick Epstein “Here’s the deal: You’re smart enough...
Choosing a Preschool
Dr. Joanne Nurss, professor emeritus of educational psychology at...
Start Early to Get Ahead
What does being ready for elementary school really mean?...
Back to School Bites
Finding foods that the kids will like is always...
Confessions of a Party Mom; Embracing the Bygone Tradition of the At-Home Birthday Party
My name is Joslyn, and I am an at-home...
CANDY AND SCREAMING; Betsy’s Birthday-Party Guide
by Rick Epstein A dozen second-grade boys and girls...
Party Themes for All Ages
Arts and Crafts Collage, beading, woodworking; projects with fun...
Family Times Guide to The Best Local Fro-yo Places in the Twin Cities
It seems this summer Do-It-Yourself frozen yogurt sundae shops...
6 Ways to Make New Mom Friends
Meeting new people and finding new friends can be...
Minnesota Hot-Spots to Meet Mom’s Just Like You!
Photo courtesy of Blooma Yoga By Cindy Meyers After...
Summer Reading 101: Keep Kids & Teens Reading — and Loving It!
When school is out, the last thing many kids...
Family-Friendly Treats Make For Summertime Fun
Kids love to help in the kitchen. “Made It...
Parent’s Survival Kit for the Summer
Parents who are overwhelmed by the summer – your...
Get Your Backyard Ready for Fun!
From an elegant dinner party with close friends to...
Freebie: Heelys
Family Times is giving away one pair of Heelys to...
Family Summer Fun
Back to Nature Trail blazing. Head to a local,...
Friends; They’re Not Just for Your Kids
The morning after we moved into our new house,...
Playtime is Non-Negotiable
“Fun is an elixir of spontaneous ideas. Solutions that...
Mom’s Summer Beauty Bag
Essie Nail Color in e-nuf is e-nuf Keep you...
Kids Summer Essentials
The Knot Genie is the answer to our woes...
Joovy Stroller Giveaway
The new Ultralight Caboose is the lightest, most maneuverable...
Young Yogis
By Natalie Marroll As soon as their babies start...
Studying in the Motherhood Lab
By Rick Epstein “Was first you were a kid,...
Hello Camper! The Do’s & Don’ts of Sending your Child to Camp
Camp is a special time for children and youth....
Camp Costs: What Families Need to Know
Camp is an important part of childhood, and has...
Choosing a Camp: Myths and Facts
By Eve Eifler We are constantly barraged with information...
Cabins, Canoes and Campfires Is It Time Your Child Discovered the Joys of Overnight Camp?
By Martha Wegner Imagine my surprise when my little...
Learning to Lead
By Julie Pfitzinger One of the best ways for...
Baby Update
Baby Sign Language How many times has your baby...
Baby Games on the Go!
By Shirley Rider Holiday season for my family usually...
Slow Down, Baby! Why Parents Push for Prodigies
By Laura Shin My daughter was born prematurely, at...
Tackling School Choice
By Gina Roberts-Grey Deciding where to educate your child...
A Season For Believers
By Rick Epstein “Does Santa really ‘know if you...
New Years Fun for All Ages!
Happy New Year DIY Party Kids Hats DIY your...
The Daddy Files: Kids In Costume
By Rick Epstein Although she hasn’t decided on this...
Footloose: A Film with a Heart, a Spirit and a Story
By Karla Kristine Nelson I was born post-Footloose, and...
Expand, Explore, Try New Things!: Extracurricular Activities Supplement Your Child’s Education & Growth
by Robin Sauerwein With public education taking a hit...
Fall Fun Guide
Apples, Pumpkins & Harvest Happenings insider tip: Call ahead...
Tracing Your Roots
by Maura Keller Perhaps you are interested in learning...
A Gifted Child
By Karla Kristine Nelson A gifted child is one with...
First Time Mom….For the Fifth Time
By Jessica G Fisher After a wild 10-mile ride,...
Childcare Choices
By Maura Keller Our children are your most precious...
October is Fall Festival Month!
Looking for some fall fun to fill your weekends throughout...
Nature Unleased at the Science Museum
Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes! Check out the Nature...
Pumpkin Carving Tips and Ideas
Halloween is just around the corner which means it’s...
Super Easy To Make: Creamy Pumpkin Dip
Enjoy this easy to make fall snack with warm...
What to do this weekend? Visit the MN Childrens Museum!
Explore the Rainforest – No Passport Required! Head on...
DIY: Candy Corn Fall Holiday Wreath
Pull out your glue guns ladies, It’s time for...
Creative & Fun Halloween Wreaths – DIY
As the Halloween spirit approaches, it’s time to pull...
Kids Halloween Costumes – On Sales today at Hautelook.com!
One of our favorite online fashion deals outlet, Hautelook.com,...
Office Surprise – The Joovy Stroller has arrived!!
We at FamilyTimes Magazine received a fantastic surprise via...
Helpful Hints: How to talk to your Kids about 9/11
Lets Talk: How to Talk to Your Kids About...
Dinner Tonight: Fast Chicken Fajitas
Make these Fast Chicken Fajitas tonight for dinner! Create...
Mini Pies – for your Mini Me’s
Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated piecrusts 6 ounces...
Yogurt Pops – Quick easy snack for the little ones
A container of yogurt transformed into an ice pop...
Parfait Breakfast – For you & the kids!
Kids should never head off to school with out...
After School Snack – Pizza Crackers
Makes: 2 servings Ingredients 8 square whole-wheat crackers 3...
Kids’ Frozen Fruit Bowl
Makes: 4 Ingredients 2 bananas 2 cups red grapes,...
Ants on a Log
 Ingredients 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 2 celery stalks,...
DIY: Personalized Shoes
Assist your kids in expressing themselves, without worrying about...
DIY: After school Crafts Tissue Paper Pom-Poms
School Spirit Season has begun – arm your kids...
Kids Hair Styles: Ribbon Braids
Use ribbons to add some color to your little...
Kids Hairstyle: Easy Rope Braid
A spiraled ponytail is a twist on the basic...
Kid’s Hair Styles: The Twist
For this style, twist a small section of hair...
DIY: Family Calendar
Keep your Family’s busy schedule at constant view –...
DIY: Bear Bookend
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DIY: Fun School Pencils
                Make...
The 2011 Visa Gymnastics Championship is coming to town this week
The 2011 Visa Championships, USA Gymnastics’ national championships, features...
Multi-Functional Finds
By: Karla Kristine Nelson When times are tight, who...
A Virtual Must: Pinterest
By: Alyssa MacDowell Have you ever wanted to gather...
Perfect Minnesota Outings
Family Outings or Mom & Dad Date Nights –...
S’mores Remixed
S’mores Remixed! By: Alyssa MacDowell Recipe from How Sweet...
Turkey Pizza Burgers
Turkey Pizza Burgers- Quick, delicious & simple! By: Kate...
Perfect Kid-Sized Buffalo Chicken Sliders
An easy dinner for any night of the week!...
Homemade Ice Cream Drumsticks
Homemade Ice Cream Drumsticks-All on your own! By: Kate...
Spare Time in the Summertime
Spare Time in the Summer Time By: Karla Kristine...
Planning the Perfect Summer Birthday Party (Without all the Work!)
Birthday Party Paloozza By: Kate Winninger Games2u – Mobile...
Conversations with the Kids
Conversations with the Kids By: Karla Kristine Nelson Whether...
Field of Bad Dreams
By: Rick Epstein “No one can convince me it’s...
Birthday Party Do’s and Don’ts
A Parent’s Refresher on Party Etiquette By Penny Warner...
10 Tips For Healthy Summer Snacking
Make Summer Snacking FUN! by Deirdre Pizzoferrato Summertime is...
Home Alone: How Can You Tell if Your Child is Ready?
By: Annie O’Brien Summer in Minnesota – a blur...
Splash Guide: Area Waterpark & Pool Directory
When temperatures soar and the kids are getting restless,...
Summer Fun for Everyone
The Twin Cities area offers plenty of low cost...

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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

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Young Yogis

By Natalie Marroll As soon as their babies start babbling, most moms spend their days repeating one sound: “ma.” But not you, earth mother. You’ve got your little Zen dumpling practicing “om.” Yoga Stretches are great for young muscles, they promote flexibility, lower stress and refocus over-stimulated young-ones. Below are some useful poses to get

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Baby Games on the Go!

By Shirley Rider Holiday season for my family usually means reasonably long car rides to visit relatives.  Coupled with a toddler and this car ride could be filled with more downs than ups – try these young...

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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

First Time Mom….For the Fifth Time

By Jessica G Fisher After a wild 10-mile ride, while I panted and moaned, my husband pulled up to the Emergency Room with a police car flourish, parking crooked in front of the entrance. He ran to...

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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Childcare Choices

By Maura Keller Our children are your most precious gift, and if you could, you’d probably never let them  out of your sight. But sometimes, in this day of single parenthood and two-income households, you have to...

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Monday, September 12th, 2011

Kids Halloween Costumes – On Sales today at Hautelook.com!

One of our favorite online fashion deals outlet, Hautelook.com, if hosting a sale of awesome kids halloween costumes from Disguise at 45% off! The sales starts today and closes Wednesday Sept. 14th at 10am central time. Look...

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Kids Hair Styles: Ribbon Braids

Use ribbons to add some color to your little one’s style! Tie 3 narrow ribbons to an elastic band. Wrap elastic around a ponytail or you can use 2 for pigtails. Divid hair, along with ribbons, into...

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Monday, July 11th, 2011

10 Tips For Healthy Summer Snacking

Make Summer Snacking FUN! by Deirdre Pizzoferrato Summertime is a great time to hit the “reset” button on unhealthy habits picked up during the school year! Getting kids to enjoy healthy foods requires practice and lots of...

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