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 - Oct. 26, 2009
Local Lodge To Host Spaghetti Dinner October 29th
Lake Lodge will be holding their annual Spooktacular Spaghetti dinner this Thursday, October 29th, from 5 PM to 7PM at the Lake Masonic Center located at 1235 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee. Each year the lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner to raise funs for their Children's Christmas party.The Christmas...
Tags: kids, family, Milwaukee

Kids & Family - Oct. 14, 2009
My Family and The Military
 When my oldest brother was 18, he joined the Army Reserve because he felt in his heart it was something he needed to do.  After college, marriage and a child, he reported for active duty.  When news of his second child came, he grew nervous to leave so he found a way to ...
Tags: Army, Family, Kids, Deployment

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 8, 2009
Milwaukee Wisconsin Great Circus Parade 2009
I saw the beautiful set up of wagons and tents on Monday July 6th at the lakefront.  So timeless to see the circus in town after a six year absence.  View the beautiful scenes here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1WYLe2-Pms
Tags: circus, parade, baraboo, trains, milwaukee, wisconsin 2009, kids

Arts & Entertainment - June 9, 2008
Outdoor youth talent show to be held at 62nd & Center on Sat., June 28
Outdoor talent show to be held at 62nd and Center on Saturday, June 28               Young singers, dancers, poets and musicians – especially those between ages 7 and 18 -- are invited to participate in a noncompetitive t...
Tags: youth, kids, music, poets, poetry, sing, singers, dance, dancers

Kids & Family - June 3, 2008
Kiddies Splash for FREE at Noah's Ark June 8
    If you are young and adventurous, June 8 is your lucky day.  Kids, ages eight and under, will receive free admission to Noah’s Ark, America’s largest waterpark, to experience the park’s newest attraction, Tadpole Bay.  An island of fun for the litt...
Tags: kids, noahs ark, water park, travel