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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...