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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: What’s an...
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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Monday, March 4th, 2013

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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 are away at camp or gone to grandma’s house and you’ve got time for yourself. If you’ve been too busy planning their summer vacation to think about yours, try these ten terrific ideas. You’ll be so busy enjoying yourself, you might forget how much you miss

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Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

6 Ways to Make New Mom Friends

Meeting new people and finding new friends can be an anxious experience, even for new moms or moms living in a new neighborhood. Follow these simple steps toward scheduling the first playdate and connecting with mommy friends....

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Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Minnesota Hot-Spots to Meet Mom’s Just Like You!

Photo courtesy of Blooma Yoga By Cindy Meyers After becoming a mom knowing where to meet moms and new friends can become daunting – as if taking care of your kids isn’t enough! Luckily the Twin Cities...

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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Friends; They’re Not Just for Your Kids

The morning after we moved into our new house, I woke up to shoulder-high stacks of boxes and promptly fled to the nearest coffee shop with my 4-year-old son. As I sat there moping over a lousy...

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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Studying in the Motherhood Lab

By Rick Epstein “Was first you were a kid, then you were a mommy?” That was Sally at age 3 asking my wife Betsy for her resume. It was Mother’s Day and Sally was lounging in our...

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