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Back to Class? Not So Fast

The heat hasn't made you delusional. "Summer" is almost over and it's getting shorter every year. Here are 6 reasons why starting school in the middle of August is all kinds of wrong.

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Running Through Pregnancy

As any mom can tell you, pregnancy and childbirth do a number on a woman’s body – changes that stay permanent long after that cute baby hits college. Our racks begin their southward descent, our left legs are two inches shorter than our right because our little meatballs ride our hips for two years, and four years after giving birth, I can’t watch my kids spin on a merry-go-round without throwing up in my mouth.

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Why Kids Make Lousy Coworkers

Recently, I took a giant leap to try freelancing on a full-time basis to see if I have what it takes to be in business for myself. But after two weeks juggling work and kids, I realize these children are the most difficult co-workers I’ve ever worked with. Here's why.

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Taking the Sippy Cup Route to Hollywood

Newborn twins, a preschooler and a thriving business keep this St. Louis mom more than busy. But Melissa Mitchell, aka, Sippy Cup Mom, still finds time to walk the blue (yes, blue) carpet at Hollywood movie premieres.

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New Planetarium Show Allows Visually-Impaired Kids to (Literally) Touch the Stars

The Saint Louis Science Center has debuted a new star show designed specifically for children who are blind or have low vision. “Feeling the Stars,” adapted from the existing show “The Little Star That Could,” gives individuals with visual impairment an accessible and immersive experience in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.

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Backyard Burnout

St. Louis offers countless ways for kids to connect with nature. Check out some of our favorite area nature centers, parks and family attractions, and solve the summertime 'Mom I'm bored' blues!

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TIL: There's Nothing Quite So Horrifying as a Deuce in the Pool

Like many little girls, every night I dreamed of one day finding the perfect husband (check), living in the perfect little house (check), and having three perfect little girls (check, check and check).  

The one thing my happily-ever-after imagination neglected to dream up was how said perfect little girls can sit for 30 minutes on a public toilet that smells so bad you feel like you have to brush your teeth, while you make up songs complete with a dance routine about how awesome it is to vacate their bowels, only to have them get up, unsuccessful, and not two minutes later take a massive dump in the swimming pool.    

Potty training may be the single most frustrating thing I've ever done in my life.  

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7 Super St. Louis Spraygrounds

Looking for a cool sprayground to visit with your kids this summer? Lots of area playgrounds now turn into “spraygrounds” during the hot, summer months, combining all the fun of a trip to your favorite park with one of childhood’s most treasured summer pastimes – getting wet. Here’s our list of some of the best ones St. Louis has to offer.

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The Paleo Preschool Experience

If you're like me, you've spent many a night tossing and turning, worried sick about the day Buddy realizes h

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7 Sizzling July 4th Celebrations in St. Louis

Catch one or more of these fun-filled, family-friendly festivals this 4th of July, and celebrate all things red, white and blue.

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The Truth About Losing the Baby Weight

Celebrity moms seem to have a miraculous ability to lose the baby weight and be red-carpet ready as they roll out of the recovery room. But for the rest of us, there's no "bouncing back." It takes work. So we asked some St. Louis moms to share their get-fit secrets.

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Summer Concerts Just for Kids

There are lots of summer concerts across St. Louis and they're a great way to enjoy cool tunes in hot weather. But these concerts are designed just for kids, so even the toddler set can rock out to music geared just for them.

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Let's (not) Get Physical

Have you ever done something, and a few minutes after you started you realized it was a huge – COLOSSAL – mistake but you've already committed and there's no way out and you just sit there praying for death? I'm sure by now you've figured out I'm talking about spinning. Or, as the ancient Mayans called it – El Diablo Loco.

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17 Ways to Entertain Your Kids in St. Louis This Summer

The summer season may not officially start until June 21st, but for most St. Louis students the school year has already ended. Wondering how to prevent the complaints of boredom that seem to inevitably accompany summer vacation? With this list of great ideas, you can keep your kids entertained and engaged until they head back to school in the fall – and may even have some fun yourself in the process.

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5 Tricks for Better Eating (that really work)

Behavioral scientists have figured out some easy ways to get your kids (and you) to make better food choices.

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The Princess Problem

The Disney princesses may be beloved by little girls around the world, but for parents who aspire to more for their daughters than looking pretty and being rescued by a prince, these lovely ladies pose a bit of a problem.

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A First Grader’s Freedom and the Free Range Parent

It’s hard for any first grader to fathom – the freedom we had just 30 years ago. It’s been hotly debated between the helicopter mom and the free range parent – how much freedom do we give a child who has demonstrated she can handle herself?

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Mother's Year

Some women might get upset if their husbands blew off Mother's Day. I just look at it as an opportunity.

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For Kids, Books Are Still Magical

At a time when a child’s day is filled with iPods, the Wii and Netflix, there’s still a moment in the evening, when a parent and child snuggle in bed and crack open a book, that technology goes out the window and one’s imagination runs wild.

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The Appeal of One Mr. Justin Timberlake

For years there have been battles between the helicopter mom and the free range parent. The co-sleeper and the cry-it-out devotee. But through it all, there’s one thing almost every mom can agree on.

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim
Friday, February 6, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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Kids Art Night Out
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026

Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.

 

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10 Sweet Ways for Kids to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Feel the love and have lots of fun at these Valentine's Day-themed events just for kids and families.

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling now. 

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Single-Day Camps & Fun for Your Kids on President's Day

Are you looking for a fun way for your kids to spend President's Day while school is out? Here are some one-day camps and other fun activities to keep your kids busy, learning new skills, and having fun.

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Ninja Central is for Kids of All Ages and Abilities

From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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