Grab your gourds, ladies and gents, because the Giant Pumpkin Festival is coming to Altoona! On Sunday, Sept. 29 from 9am-4pm, farmers and…
Interactive technology too often keeps kids (and – let’s be honest – grownups as well) sedentary ...
Helping your children establish positive morning routines will not just help you get everyone off to school washed, dressed and fed, but it…
We went searching for gold, and we came home with a rock. It was the classic Wisconsin family road trip – the longest that my family would…
Alicia Knopps had a big dream when she was 14 years old. She had a love for dance and she wanted to share her passion with others by opening…
Dabble Day Maker Fest is back! For kids of all ages, Dabble Day is their time to let their creative energy flow into a work of art or craft,…
“For these kids, it’s NOT just a stage!” That is the motto for the Red Cedar Youth Stage company in Menomonie. For the past 10 years,…
If you visited the Eau Claire Downtown Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 6, you might have seen an interesting sight: a young man on a black…
While winter's beauty is lovely, Wisconsin really shines in the summer. Spending time outdoors creates family memories as you enjoy farmers…
Growing up in Eau Claire, Nick Poss’ childhood was filled with music – rock, funk, jazz, and liturgical. Now, as owner of the Eau Claire…
Angry father: Doesn’t that bring up a scary and oppressive image?
As a father in the 21st century, I’ve learned that an authoritarian…
"Have fun out there!”
We sure hear that statement tossed around plenty in youth sports. While always well-intended and heartfelt, these…
My family already has two cats and a dog, but the number of “pets” in our home always increases exponentially during the summer.
The…
In the summertime, outside painting with kids makes a parent’s life so much easier! It also can add so many unique elements to the painting…
If the kids are chomping at the bit to get out of the house (or the back yard) pop on over to your local public library for some fun, free…
It’s not Panic! At The Disco’s “High Hopes” that draws attention. It’s the performers who glide and spin so effortlessly across the…
If you can’t stand the heat…get into the Children’s Museum’s new teaching kitchen this summer!
It’s no secret that nutrition and…
It may seem like summer just started, but back-to-school season will be here soon. Now is the time to make appointments for your children to…
Germs are everywhere! They are in the house, at the playground, at a friend’s house, the grocery store, the mall, the park, the fair, the…
A vision to revitalize Eau Claire’s Boyd Park is becoming clearer thanks to local volunteer and fundraising efforts. This spring, workers…
