How many of you wanted to be a scientist when you grew up? Chances are, not too many kids list “scientist” as their future career goal when being a princess or astronaut looks so much more appealing! I (UpNoPa mama Laura) wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up because I loved fossils, so… Read More Baby Scientist Books – Making Science Interesting for Preschoolers
Anyone who knows me (Becky) knows that adult coloring is something I truly adore. It’s a form of relaxation that is portable, doable, and never fails to help me “power down” after an intense day. And honestly, I’m kinda picky about what I want to spend my time coloring. So when I stumble upon a… Read More 5 Wonderfully Diverse Coloring Books for Kids and Tweens
By now you may have noticed the epic amount of Elf on the Shelf activity on social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Elf on the Shelf has been part of millions of family’s holiday traditions for over a decade. Though not an Elf on the Shelf owner myself, I (Becky) do appreciate my friend’s… Read More The Interesting Backstory of Elf on the Shelf Holiday Tradition
Both of us moms here at Up North Parent love to read. I’m not sure if it’s the fact we’re both introverts (reading is our favorite way to refill our energy buckets), or if living in Minnesota with our insanely long and often harsh winters further encourages our love of reading. Whatever it is, we… Read More How to Start a Book Club | Everything You Need to Know About Book Clubs
The leaves are turning and Fall is here. That means we’re curling up with our favorite books, and settling in for a cozy season. Here’s what we’ve been reading (and loving) lately! Laura’s Book Picks for Autumn- I’ve been listening to audiobooks lately, thanks to the Cloud Library app available through my local public library.… Read More Sweaters, Cocoa and Fiction | #UpNoPa Book Picks for Autumn
Hearing the words “back-to-school” can create a windstorm of mixed emotions in a household. The most common is groaning from the kids and cheering from the parents! All joking aside, when kids experience anxiety about going back to school, it can have an effect on parents as well. It seems like there’s nothing you can… Read More Awesome First Day of School Books for Kids
Everyone has their own way of reducing stress. While some may choose to take a nature walk or indulge in a shopping spree to blow off steam, the UpNoPa moms like to read. With the lazy days of summer just getting started, we thought we would share the summer book recommendations we think you should… Read More Beach Reads | Our Summer Book Recommendations for All Ages
Guest post by Lakes Area Eyecare of Baxter, MN; one of Up North Parent’s Sponsors. Reading aloud is a wonderful chance to share adventure, intrigue, and emotion – and that is irreplaceable. Connect with your child through a book and be transported to another time and place — together. Books are such an amazing way for kids… Read More A Read Aloud Month Reminder from Lakes Area Eyecare
“The best time to read is when the snow is falling.” -unknown If you live in the deep freeze, also known as Winter in Minnesota, you know that the winter months are an excellent time to curl up with a good book. We have always been fans of reading whether its books for kids or books… Read More 6 Winter Reads We Are Excited About | Winter Book List
There are many things as synonymous with childhood as a good bedtime story. I’m not sure what your house looks like at bedtime, but my toddler son insists that we read at least a half-dozen books every night before he goes to bed. I’m a firm believer in the importance of books in a kid’s… Read More The Ultimate Minnesota Kids Books Gift Guide