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St. Louis Kids Magazine is Now STL Parent

We're excited to announce that St. Louis Kids Magazine is now STL Parent. We have a new look and a new name, but we're still dedicated to bringing you the latest information you need to know as you raise kids in St. Louis.

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Get Lost in Egypt Before It’s Too Late

When it comes to entertaining your kids on a rainy day in St. Louis, a trip to the Saint Louis Science Center can’t be beat. Even if you’ve explored this beloved local destination many times before, there’s always a new exhibit to see, or a favorite attraction (in our family, the giant hamster wheel) to enjoy once again. It was with this in mind that my children and I headed there a few weeks ago to check out the Lost Egypt exhibition currently on display.

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4 Resolutions for the Start of the School Year

In my worklife, I’m impeccably organized – in my homelife, not so much. The first week of school, I’m on top of things – the permission slips are signed, the backpack is packed each night, homework is done days before it’s due. By the second week, our dining room table becomes the burial site for school flyers and permission slips. So it’s no surprise MJ comes home once a week, sighing, “You forgot my snack again so I had to eat paste” and with notes from her teacher that remind me again field trip fees are due but subliminally scream, “Nicole – for all that is good and holy, why is it so freakin’ hard to put $5 in your kid’s Hello Kitty backpack?!?”

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How To Save Big On Back-To-School

Whether the impending start of the school year has caught you off guard or you've been preparing for it all summer, the cost of all of those school supplies and new clothes can take anyone by surprise.

So we asked a St. Louis mom who has made it her business to save money – and help others save money – to tell us how she pinches pennies (and a lot more) on all kinds of school supplies for her own 3 kids.

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40 Days and 40 nights (of Summer)

I finally understand why my Mom shot off fireworks the night before the first day of school. I also understand why she talked to herself all of the time.

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Coming Soon: Back-to-School Bugs

Whooping cough, (also known as pertussis), measles, and other highly contagious diseases tend to spike when kids go back to school. If you're thinking of skipping vaccines - for any member of your family - read this first.

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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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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo
Monday, June 30, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Festivals & Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th in St. Louis

It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis, and because this year July 4th falls on a Friday, your family can look forward to a full weekend of festivals and fireworks. Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks and lots more.

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Summer Fun in St. Louis Starts Now! Your Guide to Family Fun this June

For many St. Louis families, the start of June represents the real start of summer. That's when the summer fun really starts to kick in, and the fact that so many activities and attractions are free is just a bonus!

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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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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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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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