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Test Anxiety: How to Slay the Dragon

It’s test day and your little one has a whole list of reasons why he can’t go to school. Tummy ache, headache, too tired…and sadly, the real reason is he’s afraid of the big, scary test he’s heard so much about.

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Shakespeare Festival’s Latest Production for Kids Opens up a Dialogue About Divorce

Watching their parents go through a divorce can leave children confused, sad and angry.

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The Sights and Sounds of Spring

Spring brings with it warm weather, birds singing, flowers blooming and bees buzzing. Spend the first official day of Spring outside and take in the sights and sounds that nature offers at this free program for all ages.

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Cakes for Tots

Kids can learn about the maple tree and enjoy pancakes with maple syrup made at Rockwoods Reservation.  Pre-registration is required.

 

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Elephant and Piggie: We Are in a Play

Based on Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, Kennedy Center on Tour presents a romp of a musical in Elephant and Piggie: We are in a Play. Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through solutions to fundamental questions like: What do you wear to a fancy pool costume party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy?

 

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Summer Camp Open House at Andrews Academy

This is an informal information night where you can ask questions, tour the facilities, meet the camp director, and learn about all of the camp offerings. You'll see the gym, classrooms, computer lab, science lab, extensive playground, wooded area with nature trails, fire pit area and outdoor pool.

 

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With Project 612, Two Moms are Changing the Way Kids Look at Food Waste

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that inspire someone to change the world around them. For Gwyn Marini of Edwardsville, Ill., it all started with a bag of chips. 

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Steer Your Kids Away from Electronics and Back to Nature with Missouri Kids Unplugged

As parents, sometimes we need to take the iPad out of our kids’ hands and stick a fishing pole in its place. Or, turn off Madden NFL 17 and actually throw the pigskin around without a controller getting in the way.

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New MathAlive! Exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center Takes STEAM to the Extreme

It’s hard to get kids excited about math when they only think of it in terms of worksheets and homework. But those calculations and algorithms power the things they love the most – from the video games they play to the digital music they listen to. Once they’re exposed to math in incredible, unconventional ways, they lose any fear they have and jump into the fun feet-first, ready to take on the world with all the exciting new things they’ve learned.

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Acclaimed Children’s Film Festival to Premiere at the Saint Louis Zoo

At the Saint Louis Zoo, kids have the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite animals. But starting Jan. 28, they’ll also be able to see many of their furry friends’ stories on the big screen as the Zoo plays host to the Big Eyes, Big Minds: St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Sunsets and Snowcones on the Greenways
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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Don't Miss These May Events Your Family Will Love

May is the perfect time for your family to get out and enjoy the (sometimes) perfect St. Louis weather. Have some fun as a family at these delightful outdoor events before the summer heat takes hold. 

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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Greenway Quest 2025: A TOAD-ally Fun Adventure for Your Family

It's the time of year to get outside (finally!!) and have some fun, and Great Rivers Greenway's Greenway Quest is just the adventure your family needs. This year, they partnered with the Saint Louis Zoo for Greenway Quest, a TOAD-ally awesome greenway hunt throughout the month of April. Plus, enter now to win prizes!

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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