Early Childhood

July 25, 2023 3:07 PM

What to know about St. Paul's 2024 early childhood education ballot question

Next year, voters will decide whether to fund early childhood education for low income families in St. Paul with an increased property tax levy.

by Kyra Miles

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July 14, 2023 4:00 AM

Nature-based preschools encourage kids to connect with the world around them

Dodge Nature Preschool in West St. Paul was one of the first nature-based preschools in the country that helps kids learn and connect to nature year-round. The number of these schools has more than quadrupled since some of the first started in the early 2000s.

by Kyra Miles

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May 17, 2023 11:48 AM

Want to create a stronger bond with your kids? First relinquish control

It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to take charge as a parent, stop trying to control your child, says psychologist and author Shefali Tsabary. Her new book, "The Parenting Map," lays out a step-by-step guide for creating conscious parent-child relationships.

by Andee Tagle

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January 25, 2023 5:32 AM

To reignite the joy of childhood, learn to live on 'toddler time'

The days might seem long, but the years go by quickly, friends warned when my son was born. I wanted to savor each precious memory, but how? Living on "toddler time," showed me the way.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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