“Daddy, Play With Me!”
Prioritizing Time with Your Kids

The clock in Jeff’s car glows 6:40 p.m. as he rolls into the driveway after another long and tiring day at work. He opens the door to his home with a weary sigh and drops the mail next to the answering machine, which is blinking in that incessant, anxious way that demands listening.

Cultivating our Future Leaders

How do youth develop as leaders? Are there naturally born leaders or are they shaped by their experiences?

Kathryn Sharpe, program manager, Urban 4-H Youth Development speaks from a 4-H model for building leadership in young people.

Making Connections
The “Who” & “How” of Advocating for a Child with Special Needs

If you are a parent of a child with special needs you may have already come to the heart understanding that this child requires a unique gift of yourself. As the parent, certainly you know that you are that important “who,” present for your child now and in the days ahead.

Something for Nothing
FREE! Family Destinations in
the Twin Cities

Everyone likes free stuff, especially in a down economy. The Twin Cities is full of exciting places to visit.  From great parks to wonderful museums to wild animals, you can find fun, educational and historic places to visit. And best of all, many of the Twin Cities best attractions are free.

Why Can’t Grandma Remember My Name?
How to Care for Kids When a Confused Grandparent Moves In

In the spring of 2007, Alzheimer’s forced my mother-in-law out of her house and into ours. At first, my wife and I focused on her needs.  But we quickly saw that our children, as they lived with an often bewildering grandmother, needed special attention too.  Below are few guidelines we’ve developed along the way about kids who live with an Alzheimer’s patient.