Minnesota Parents Know

08/07/2013

A great reading tip from our friends at Minnesota Learning Commons!

08/07/2013

Keep track of your preschooler's development in the Watch Me Grow Scrapbook on MN Parents Know website.

Thanks to our friends at Help Me Grow MN for posting!

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08/01/2013

Tummy time is important for your baby's development. Find out how much is needed from our friends at Text4baby.

Does your baby cry every time you place him on his belly? See how much tummy time is necessary for your little one: http://bit.ly/12mUDiB

07/31/2013

How do you tame the "gotta have it" need as you help your child get ready for school this fall? Get some tips from Dr. Marti Erickson to help with the keeping the demands in perspective.

From our friends at Mom Enough

Advertisers are working hard right now to sell our children on the “must haves” for back-to-school shopping. And even very young children can be seduced by the enticing ads. But it’s up to parents to put these demands in perspective and help children make reasonable decisions. As with so many parent...

07/30/2013

How do you know your child’s hearing level is what it should be? And, if it’s not, what resources are available to you and your child?
Listen to this week's Mom Enough show, "The Importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Wisdom from an Expert Who Knows Firsthand." www.momenough.com.

mother-daughter co-hostsMarti and Erin Erickson invite you to explore with them the many facets of motherhood in today’s world – from confronting the daily joys and struggles of helping kids grow up well, to balancing work and family, to considering the big questions of how society views and values…

07/25/2013

Math, literacy & nutrition: Teachable Moments at the Grocery Store [video] http://ow.ly/n28Oq

From our friends at Minnesota Learning Commons!

07/25/2013

Wondering about preschool for your child? Listen to this week's podcast at Mom Enough to get some great tips about choosing a preschool.

Barbara Murphy, Director of the Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School and Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs at the University of Minnesota

You want your child to have the best possible preschool education, but how do you sort through all the options? This Mom Enough guest brings tips based on 30 years of experience.

Choosing a Preschool That Is the Right Match for Your Child and Your Family: Insights from the Director of the University of Minnesota’s Laboratory School

Learn more & listen at: http://momenough.com/?p=4894

07/25/2013

The most photographed car seat in history! A few tips for the royal family, and any new parent, to keep your little prince or princess safe in the car. http://bit.ly/135X87q

Posted by our friends at Safe Kids USA.

At Safe Kids Worldwide, we work with families to make sure that first ride, and every ride, is a safe one.

07/24/2013

Do your young kids love to play with remote controls, key fobs or other devices with batteries? Check out this quick video about these devices and keeping your kids safe!

The Battery Controlled is a partnership to raise awareness about the severity of this issue and share information with parents, caregivers and the medical co...

07/23/2013

The best ideas to put children on a path to school success rarely come from Washington, D

07/23/2013

Great tips for parents to become more tech savy. Check out the post from Minnesota Learning Commons on digital tools just for parents.

5 Digital Tools Parents Will Love

07/23/2013

Have questions and not sure where to search for parenting, child development and health information? Check out the Across the Net -- a custom Google search in partnership between Minnesota Parents Know and Tufts University! Thanks to our friends at Help Me Grow MN for sharing this terrific resource!

Experts from Tufts University have systematically evaluated sites to help parents find trustworthy information on the Web. You can quickly access these sites through the Google Custom Search below.