Grow, Pick, Eat
Helping Kids Understand Where Healthy Foods Come From

By Julie Hessler

Even if you aren’t crazy about blueberries, Rush River Produce in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, about a half-hour south of Red Wing, is idyllic—and family-friendly.

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Family Friendly Arts Outings

By Robin Sauerwein

These days, with arts programming in many schools at an all time low and existing programs severely reduced, you may have to go a bit further than the weekly piano lesson to expose your child to the arts.

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Picking the Perfect Pet
How to Find Your Family's Fido, Rocky or Boots

By Claire Yezbak Fadden

Dogs, cats, hamsters, tropical fish and a pair of parakeets named Phoenix and Cheetah have shared our home. For the past five years, however, we’ve narrowed our pet world to Max and Baylor, two dogs we adopted from the local animal shelter. I’ve watched my three sons look after their pets and at the same time, learn about the demands, responsibilities and rewards of caring for another life.

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Making Memories
Resort Getaways For the Whole Family

By Maura Keller

Planning a getaway this summer? Minnesota presents a variety of venues for families who like the hustle and bustle of busy resorts or to stray off the beaten path. Cozy rather than commercial, many of these gems offer unique accommodations and amenities aplenty. The region abounds with not-to-be-missed nooks and crannies that make for memorable adventures.

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Splash! Guide
Area Water Park & Pool Directory

When temperatures soar and the kids are getting restless, there is nothing to do but head for the water. Spend a refreshing day floating down a lazy river, zooming through water slides or just taking your ease under a cool umbrella.

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Choosing a Preschool

Choosing the right child care provider or preschool setting for your little one is the first of many difficult decisions you will have to make to shape your child’s education. It is important to research, visit and evaluate your choices based on your child’s individual temperament, learning style and level of socialization – each child will be different. But there are some universal criteria that you can use as your baseline to help make an informed choice.

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