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Milwaukee is such a cool city. We love it around here. We live here too and our vision is to create a platform where real parents share real stories and we can all learn from one another. You will get to know real parents doing life right here in our neighborhoods and find information on a wealth of topics – local summer camps, preschools, swim lessons, shops and boutiques, events and experiences and so much more.
WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS HEALTHY & READY TO LEARN
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Written by Melissa Haig, Public Health Educator
It’s time for kids to go back to school, and every parent knows this also means it’s time for kids...
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center | Interactive Facility with Exhibits, Events & Summer Camp
Located just south of Manitowoc, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is an interactive education facility perfect for the whole family. Kids and adults alike can dig in to what makes farming fascinating with dozens of...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: SOUTH SHORE PARK IN MILWAUKEE
(Milwaukee, WI): South Shore Park is a veritable gem any day of the week, but especially if you go on a Saturday, when you can multitask and roam one of the best farmer’s markets...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: HAWTHROWN GLEN IN MILWAUKEE
(Milwaukee, WI): Managed by Milwaukee Recreation, Hawthorn Glen is a treasure that can easily be missed in the Wauwatosa/Milwaukee border area. The nature center is conveniently hidden in an urban setting, located just north...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: POSSIBILITY PLAYGROUND IN PORT WASHINGTON
(Port Washington, WI): Possibility Playground is an awesome all-inclusive playground that includes a pirate ship complete with waves, a rain wheel and a motion platform. There are slides, bridges, rings, monkey bars, tunnels, a lighthouse,...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: WASHINGTON PARK IN MILWAUKEE
(Milwaukee, WI): Washington Park is known for its Urban Ecology Center branch, large lagoon, and summer concerts in the park. This 100+ acre park used to be the home of the Milwaukee County Zoo and...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: SOUTHGATE PLAYFIELD IN MILWAUKEE
(Milwaukee, WI): Southgate Playfield serves the residents of the Southgate neighborhood on Milwaukee’s southside. This Milwaukee Rec park was completely revamped in 2020 and has new playground equipment, a splash play area, natural turf playfield,...
GO, SEE, EXPLORE: HART PARK IN WAUWATOSA
(Wauwatosa, WI): Hart Park is a 19.5-acre park on the Menomonee River in Wauwatosa. Home to athletic fields, curling, playgrounds, a splash pad, public art, and incredible paths and open space - Hart Park has...
Kids Dream Film Series | January 13 – April 2, 2023
(Milwaukee, WI): Marcus Theatres announces the return of a family favorite, the Kids Dream Film Series presented by American Family Insurance. The series has been a tradition of Marcus Theatres for more than 15...
My Top 24 Books of 2022 | Fictional Novels I Loved!
I love to read. Finding time to read is another story (pun intended) but as my kids have gotten a little older - I prioritize reading and find the time. Whether it's for an...