Great tips for social, emotional and academic success for your college freshman to be.
The reasons expecting Moms want to get adjusted. It's more than just back pain.
How can parents respond to the defensiveness of an eating disorder? Becky Henry of Hope Network, LLC suggests tools to help you help a child suffering from an eating disorder and it's deadly grasp.
A child's eating disorder can consume a parent/caregiver's life. It is essential for parents to get themselves filled up so they can support their child with an eating disorder.
Summertime camps away from home can be a mixed blessing for parents. There are good reasons to send kids to camp, despite the hardship on parents.
Potential adoptive parents may appreciate hearing personal accounts of adoption journeys answering questions and making the process seem less daunting.
Learning or relearning to play and have fun is important for you and an essential life-skill for your children. Take the challenge to have more fun this summer!
A New Yorker discovers road matters in Minnesota.
Some celebrities have interesting perspectives on their own adoption experiences which may enlighten those who are considering adoption.
Rep. Kirk Stensrud talks about a "Minnesota Turnaround," but higher property taxes and school cuts tell a different story.
Your dog is a loved member of your family. Trust your gut and your judgement where they are concerned!
An easy way to understand what chronic stress does to your body.
Families can learn about life and love from a wonderful pet. This blog is a tribute to our dog and may help others cope with losing their pet.
Potential adoptive parents may worry about finding the perfect match and who may choose them to raise their child.
Why Brain Size Matters: Boost your cognitive function with the right supplements
Some stress is normal, even healthy, but too much can shut parts of your brain down. Dr. Hal explores the "fight, flight or freeze" response, how it affects brain functioning and what to do about it.
With the recent string of warm weather, and Memorial Day around the corner, we uncorked a bottle of 2010 Botani Moscatel by Jorge Ordonez and Co. I think I found a new favorite summer wine.
Adoptive parents may be worried about how to love and care for an adopted child before the child joins their family.
Free Events To Make You Summer Fun And Educational.
A tribute to my mother and to celebrate all mothers in honor of Mother's Day.
Information on study skills and tips to get parents and students through the summer without having all the knowledge gained throughout the year, slip away.
Representative Kirk Stensrud and legislative Republican majorities rang down the final gavel on the 2012 legislative session today — ending a two-year legislative session marked by partisan divides.
Adoption: Parents may need some perspective when dealing with a long wait for a child.
Potential adoptive parents may be apprehensive about how their adopted child will be accepted in their community.
From time to time I plan to add posts of observations around town, both positive in opinion and at other times just the facts of what I see. I love this town.
Skyhawks Sports Camps are open for registration! Camps are for kids ages 3.5-12 and include sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and more! For more information visit www.skyhawks.com!
Unfriendly Minnetonka.
I recently picked up a bottle of Minnetonka-based Lucid Brewing's Camo Double Pale and enjoyed experiencing a new, local craft brew.
Another health-focused article of encouragement.
When sending your child or teen on a study abroad trip, parents need to question the student travel abroad company about the safety and security measures they have in place for your child.
Change is the only constant in life, but that doesn't always make it easy to deal with. Dr. Hal Pickett discusses how we can cope with changes big and small -- and teach our children to do the same.
Is he selfish, stupid, oblivious or mean? What's a woman to do?
How can parents and doctors accept the reality that a child has a dangerous eating disorder? And why should they? Becky Henry shares tips on how and why.
There are alternatives to traditional daycare. See what some Minnetonka families are choosing!
Applying for college? Check out these entertaining stats for big name schools.
New research has detected the presence of paraben esters in 99 percent of breast cancer tissues sampled.
Do you find it difficult to stay the course when wanting to get in shape or eat healthier?
A wine novice meets with two big-time Napa winemakers visiting the Twin Cities.
Got a cold? Five natural ways to fight a cold.
When I became the Web Manager at the Wine Shop in Minnetonka--I decided that I want to learn all that I can about the world of wine. A 'Wannabe Wine Aficionado.'