19th annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards to honor extraordinary achievements in the arts 
 

SAINT PAUL, MINN. - October 7, 2010 - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2010 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards.  These prestigious awards, now in their 19th year, provide an opportunity to recognize and honor extraordinary achievements ... Continue reading Ordway Seeking Nominations for 2010 Sally Awards

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Taking a young child for their first haircut doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Following are some tips to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for you and your child:

• Bring your child along to a sibling's or a parent's haircut beforehand so they can get familiar with the process.


• Avoid saying haircut to your child as the wor ... Continue reading Tips for Your Child's First Haircut
  
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Find out what's happening in the Twin Cities. Did you know you can subscribe to the Momtalk events calendar?

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by Megan Torrini

With such a remarkable list of things to do and places to be, it's no wonder the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area ranks high in most every category. Minneapolis - St.Paul is a great place to visit and an even better place to live. Sure we're biased-we love our hometown.

Education
The Minneap ... Continue reading Minneapolis-St. Paul...An Impressive List

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By Lambeth Hochwald


Sleep can be an elusive thing. Experience a couple nights of tossing and turning in bed, and it's all too tempting to reach for a sleep aid. But before you do, consider that several recent studies conducted at major institutions all over the country show that, despite their ordinary nature, simple behavioral strategies -- like going to b ... Continue reading Beat Insomnia Now

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A local guide to Birthing Resources in the Twin Cities area:

Birth Pathways- Offers a series of classes that emphasizes labor and birth as a natural process, which focuses on the person as a whole. This 7 week session meets once a week and covers topics like planning, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. Private classes are ... Continue reading Birthing Resources in the Twin Cities

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By Tori Boomsma, Local Childcare Coordinator, Cultural Care Au Pair

With more dual-working and single parent families in Minnesota than ever before, local parents are finding it difficult to balance life, family and work. For busy families, an important part of this juggling act is finding the right childcare for their children. Families need a trustworthy careg ... Continue reading A Unique Childcare Option

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By Stacy Andell

The Minneapolis Schools ' Arts for Academic Achievement Program is a program that aims to reform schools by using collaborations between teachers, artists, and artistic organizations. The main goal is to raise the students' academic achievement with strong content focus and arts strategies. Minneapolis Schools' Arts for Academic Achievement P ... Continue reading Minneapolis Schools' Arts for Academic Achievement Program

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