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At my daughter's birthday party last year, we got rained out from going creek stomping and invited all her friends to our house for a...

This morning I just finished an ARC of Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher by Marina J. Bowman.

Author Linda Holmes tells a delightful story. The book is the perfect balance of characters, small town charm...

about 2 hours to go from mixing the dough to pulling the last batch of cookies out of the oven

"You deserve all the credit." I am arguing this point though because he is putting in time outside of the 30 minutes we have together every

Every time I settled in to read and let my children exercise some independence at the local pools, my son popped his head between the book a

Cedar Rapids pool hours for the last week of school.

I took time this weekend to rest. It proved to be an eventful weekend just the same. My children both learned how to ride their bikes...

If you need something to do with your children tonight or are ready for some outdoor swim time, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa outdoor pools open...

There is nothing harder for a swimming instructor than having a child that will not put his head under water. After all, breath control...

It was a glorious day at the pool yesterday. It wasn't too hot for opening day, which also meant it wasn't overly crowded. About the time...

When you're outside this weekend, remember the sunscreen! My children and I have fairly light skin. Our complexions give off the radiant...

1. Toy Watering Can Pretend your toddler is a flower. Make him grow big and tall, but be sure that you are willing to be the flower too!...

Family Swim Times at Noelridge Aquatic Center for Memorial Day Saturday, May 25th 1-6 PM Sunday, May 26th 1-6 PM Monday, May 27th 1-5 PM