| | LET'S TALKWhy French parents are superior While Americans fret over modern parenthood, the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety. The Wall Street Journal reports on the secrets for avoiding tantrums, teaching patience and saying 'non' with authority.
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| | IN THE NEWS | | Girl Scout store to pop up at Mall of America Hungry for Thin Mints? A Girl Scout store is opening Thursday at Mall of America.
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| | I SPY ... | | | Mall of America: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, in new ride  | | Courtesy of Mall of America |
A new thrill ride with a blast-from-the-past name is coming to Mall of America - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock.
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| | DONNA ERICKSON | | Donna Erickson: These valentine coupons deals will warm your heart | | | Donna Erickson |
Make Fun With a Heart coupon collections, give them this Valentine's Day and discover how a simple idea can spread love and lovely times together for days and weeks to come.
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| ADVICE | | A Real Mom: Recovery takes time for all involved With our son just two weeks into outpatient treatment, our family is in new territory. It is vaguely familiar yet altogether unknown for any of us. It is partially guided, but progress relies on our son's participation, engagement and decision making. The rewards are not immediate. It takes time, patience, commitment and faith. It's just the beginning.
The Naughty Column: Get creative when there's no cash for kids' art supplies Easels are great for kids, but what's someone who doesn't have the money to spend on art supplies to do?
Everyday Cheapskate: Don't lug toys on vacation - hit the thrift store
I love to read about the ingenious ways people are dealing with the effects of this unrelenting recession. Reminds me of a news story I read recently about the rise in popularity of thrift stores. They're becoming so popular, in fact, new ones are popping up about as fast as traditional retailers are closing. It's all about supply and demand, and clever ways to pay less for the things we need and want. This came to mind when I received today's first great reader tip.
Ex-Etiquette: Mom may need to stand up for her son or change her parenting
Q I have been dating a man for four months, and he has three daughters. I have two sons. Everything was fine at first, but now he has a lot of resentment toward one of my sons. When I ask him why, he tells me my son gets on his nerves. He said my son lacks discipline. Mind you, my son is 10. My son has never met his biological father and I have been the only one raising him. My son is not clingy or needy. Why does he feel this way toward my son?
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| | FOOD | | Nothing says lovin' like heart-shaped pizza on Valentine's Day Roses are red. Violets are blue. Say I love you with a heart-shaped pizza for two.
Restaurant News: Would-be Wisconsin creamery owner is looking for donations | | | Indeed Brewing Company |
Sarah Kowal's dream is to open a coffee shop and retail grocery store in River Falls, Wis. Just one problem: She has no money. But she's not letting a little detail like that get in the way.
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| FUN IN THE TWIN CITIES | | A week of Twin Cities activities to do with your baby A week's worth of Twin Cities activities that are fun for baby and parent alike, in winter and summer. From Como Zoo and the Minnesota Children's Museum to a drive-in movie and outdoor mall.
Family Fun Planner: Science to sorcery Dragons are still everywhere, in connection with the Chinese New Year. But this week also features candlelight skiing, a puppet-based science lesson and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
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| | | Family Outings: Gleason's Gymnastic School gives kids place to run, jump, tumble and grow | | | Pioneer Press: John Doman |
Toddlers are natural tumblers, as I witnessed on a recent excursion to the toddler and preschooler open gym at Gleason's Gymnastic School.
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