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How to Help Kids Make Friends at Any Age

While making friends is of great importance, it doesn’t always come naturally. For some, it's difficult to find friends who are loyal and that you can build a connection with. However, parents can help their kids build social skills that help them make friends at any age.

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Kids Pick Free at Eckert Farms

Kids are invited to pick free peaches or apples this week at Eckert Farms! Now through Sunday, August 29, kids 13 and younger can pick 2 pounds of peaches or apples free with a paid field pass at Eckerts in Belleville or Grafton. 

 

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Storybook Walk in Central Park

The Storybook Walk at Central Park in Chesterfield features 18 stations around the Central Park lake, and each station consists of two pages from a children's book selected by the staff at the St. Louis County Library. Parents are invited to take their children around the Walk as an exciting, active way to discover new books.

 

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What is Your Child's Learning Style?

It’s important for parents to understand their child’s learning style so that they can help them find study methods, environments, and activities that help them learn best. 

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Summer Children's Concert Series in Tower Grove Park

The Tower Grove Park Children's Summer Concert Series has returned for 2021 with three months of concerts geared to children, with each month introducing a different genre of music education. Concerts are free but require reservations. Bring your little Mozart or Verdi for a music-filled summer! 

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Back to School Extravaganza at O'Fallon Park

Join the Ethical Society of Police and get ready to go back to school with free backpacks full of school supplies, school uniforms, demonstrations from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, ice cream, free, on-site COVID-19 vaccinations, and more at the Back to School Extravaganza. 

 

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Kindergarten Prep
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

 

 

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City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

Visit City Museum August 4-17, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

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Take Your Kids on a Trip Through Time: History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Each day, the Missouri History Museum immerses kids in the stories of St. Louis, written over hundreds of years and told through hands-on exhibits, fun-filled activities, and special family-focused events. During the school year, young history buffs of all ages can take an unforgettable journey to our city’s past with a special monthly adventure designed just for them! The Museum’s highly-anticipated History Exploration Days, starting back up this September, lets kids engage with history in creative and unexpected ways and discover how those who came before us continue to impact their lives today.

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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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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Children with strong listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and, eventually, in their careers. But many children lack this important skill and parents are rightly concerned. First, listening is much more than just hearing.

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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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