Kids & Family - Dec. 7, 2009
Interview with a clown
Arguably, we've interviewed a lot of clowns over the years (ba dum dum), but this is the first time a real, floppy-footed, red nosed, magic-makin' clown is the subject of an OnMilwaukee.com interview. Meet Jamie Ansley -- aka "Funnywinks" -- a Milwaukee-based birthday party clown who's not creepy at all. In fact, she's down-right adorable.
Tags: funnywinks, clown, birthday party, kids, Jamie Ansley

Kids & Family - Oct. 6, 2009
Six strategies to deal with tantrums
Prior to this fall, I considered myself pretty fortunate in the tantrum department. Neither of my sons were big fit-throwers at 2 or 3 when such behavior is common. But around the ripe age of 5, my son started to fuss in such an explosive way that I questioned everything from his diet to the history of my family's mental health.
Tags: tanrums, kids, motherfest, parenting

Kids & Family - Sept. 11, 2009
From the mouths of babes
Warning: potentially annoying "cute things my kids said lately" blog. You might want to stop reading right now ...
Tags: kids, 6-year-old, 5-year-old

Kids & Family - Aug. 3, 2009
2009 kids' birthday party guide
Whether your kid is more bouncy or craft-oriented, there's a Brew City birthday party that can accommodate his / her wishes -- and hopefully your budget. Remember: the best part of the away-from-home birthday party is that you don't have to clean up after the festivities.
Tags: Chuck E. Cheese, Koz's, zoo, Build-A-Bear, public museum, Safehouse, Hoffer's, Schlitz Audubon, kids, party, children, urban ecology center, godsell farm, stonefire pizza

Kids & Family - June 8, 2009
100 things for kids to do in Milwaukee
Accept no substitutes, here's an updated-for-2009 list of fun stuff for kids of all ages. From smelling the roses at Boerner Botanical Gardens to visiting Old World Wisconsin, this list is chock-full of suggestions to keep your littles entertained all summer long.
Tags: kids, 100 Things

Marketplace - May 11, 2009
Lake Express: kids under 18 free in May and June
Kids can ride the Lake Express for free in May and June.
Tags: Lake Express, summmer, Lake Michigan, travel, kids, travel, free

Kids & Family - April 30, 2009
How do you get a kid to say "hello?"
When we run into people we know, my kids act like social morons. Or is that age-appropriate?
Tags: greetings, hello, hola, kids

Kids & Family - March 31, 2009
How quickly they learn
When my sons were no longer toddlers, I was excited about their abilities to draw cute stick figures of the family and other Crayola masterpieces that I would cherish for life. I didn't realize I needed cold, hard cash to buy these memories.
Tags: kids, kids' art, napoleon dynamite, unicorns, dragons, ligers, wizards, fantasy art

Kids & Family - March 22, 2009
Sound-off: How many kids are too many?
We have a family-focused Sound-off question this week, so tell us, dear readers, how many kids do you want or already have? Five? None? Share your thoughts on family size.
Tags: family, kids, family size

Kids & Family - Nov. 11, 2008
Navigating the stormy seas of toddler fears
Life is full of little fears and big ones, so who am I to tell my toddler not to be afraid of stuff, right? After all, I'm afraid of stuff, too, so what's the difference?
Tags: kids, toddlers, fear

Kids & Family - May 10, 2008
Wisconsin sites offer fun and education
With the price of gas going through the roof, your economic stimulus check might not be enough to convince you to vacation outside the Badger State this summer. However, in addition to its many natural charms, Wisconsin also offers some fun family destinations that are also educational.
Tags: Paul Bunyan, Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, Kenosha, Racine, Madison, Spring Green, Fox Valley, history, kids, families, Wisconsin Connections Academy, Jeff LeMahieu

Kids & Family - May 6, 2008
Freckle Face is on the move
The Third Ward's Freckle Face is growing up fast. Deanna Inniss opened the children's boutique over two years ago at 407 E. Buffalo St. and is now planning a summer move to 244 N. Broadway.
Tags: freckle face, deanna inniss, kids, fashion, boutique, green

Dining - July 19, 2007
Kid-friendly food
Sometimes you just need to make food a little more fun to get the little ones to try it. I am including a few quick and easy kid-fun recipes here to get your small ones eating their vittles.
Tags: kids, children, recipes

Kids & Family - June 21, 2007
Five suggestions for a successful vacation with toddler
I'm no expert on child care or on what kids love most, but I recently had about a week off, which I spent pretty much alone with my wee one and partly due to good planning, partly due to good weather, partly due to luck and partly due to his good nature, the string of days was a success.
Tags: Discovery World, Zoo, East Troy Railway, Planetarium, Public Museum, kids

Kids & Family - June 15, 2007
Where are the dads?
I'd like to think that by 2007 the myths of mom roles and dad role were just that: old stereotypes that die hard. But is it true?
Tags: parenting, dad, mom, children, kids, zoo, Father's Day