Cycling In The Cities: Charcoal, Watermelon, Milk & More
I love how everyday chores can become adventures when you get a 6-year-old involved. Last Sunday was hot but beautiful. My family wanted to grill out for dinner but the weekend got away from us and the...
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Just 4 Parents Winner: Katie McAlpin Of Hastings
Judging by all the entries, there are a lot of hard-working, dedicated, worn-out parents out there who love what they do. Mike Binkley traveled to Hastings to surprise the first winner.
View Article‘Just 4 You Parents’ Winner Juggles 3 Kids, Injured Foot
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (WCCO) — WCCO is rewarding one hard-working, dedicated, worn-out parent who loves what they do — one week at a time. Parenting is not easy and that’s why the WCCO Morning team is...
View Article‘Just 4 You Parents’ Winner A Dedicated Father Of 3
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Each week, WCCO This Morning is rewarding a hard-working, dedicated parent who loves what they do. Natalie Kane headed to Shakopee to surprise this week’s winner at work. Tony...
View ArticleCycling In The Cities: Parenting’s Beautiful Moments
Everything you say to your children becomes a lesson of some sort. I’ve inadvertently taught my boys some bad things over the years. More than anything I’ve taught them bad words. I’ll admit it; Keegan...
View Article‘Just 4 You Parents’ Winner Juggles Kids, College
WOODBURY, Minn. (WCCO) — Each week, WCCO This Morning is rewarding a hard-working, dedicated parent who loves what they do. Angela Davis went to Woodbury to surprise this week’s winner, who is...
View Article10 Kids Taken From California Parents, Who Deny Torture
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California woman denied that she or her husband abused their 10 children after authorities said the kids suffered puncture wounds, burns, bruising and injuries...
View ArticleAverage Babysitter Rate In U.S. Is $16.43 Per Hour
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new survey reveals how much families across the country pay for babysitters. San Francisco is the most expensive at $17.34 per hour, and Phoenix is the least expensive at $11.83...
View Article‘I Wish My Mom’s Phone Wasn’t Invented’: Child’s Complaint Goes Viral
LOUISIANA (CBS Local) – Second graders at a Louisiana school had some eye-opening critiques of their own parents, according to their teacher’s Facebook post. Elementary school teacher Jen Beason...
View ArticleWhat Would You Have Done For A Good Night’s Sleep As A New Parent?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new survey taken by 2,000 parents found first-time parents lose an average of a full third of their nightly sleep after having a baby. The study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf...
View ArticleBefore Parental ‘Screen Time’ Concerns: Radio, Even Novels
NEW YORK (AP) — When Stephen Dennis was raising his two sons in the 1980s, he never heard the phrase “screen time,” nor did he worry much about the hours his kids spent with technology. When he bought...
View ArticleBuying A Phone For Your Kid This Christmas? Some Tips
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The latest research shows the average age for children to get their first cell phone is 10 years old. You may be a parent considering whether to get a phone for your child this...
View ArticleTime-Outs Are Still An Effective Method Of Discipline, New Study Shows
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Time-outs are a pretty common way for parents to discipline their kids, but some argue they can be harmful to a child’s mental well-being. A new study from the University of Sydney...
View ArticleCycling In The Cities: Parenting’s Beautiful Moments
Everything you say to your children becomes a lesson of some sort. I’ve inadvertently taught my boys some bad things over the years. More than anything I’ve taught them bad words. I’ll admit it; Keegan...
View Article‘Just 4 You Parents’ Winner Juggles Kids, College
WOODBURY, Minn. (WCCO) — Each week, WCCO This Morning is rewarding a hard-working, dedicated parent who loves what they do. Angela Davis went to Woodbury to surprise this week’s winner, who is...
View ArticleWhat’s The Optimal Distance For Parents Or In-Laws To Live?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When you have bought or think about buying a home, is closeness to family a consideration? A new survey by Ally Home is revealing how close people want to live tot heir parents or...
View ArticleParents Hiring Coaches To Help Raise Their Children Phone-Free
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new type of parenting coach is gaining in popularity. As reported in the New York Times, they are paid to help raise your child to be phone-free. One woman runs a network of 500...
View Article‘Just 4 You Parents’ Winner Works 3 Jobs, Stays Upbeat
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) — Each week, WCCO This Morning is rewarding a hard-working, dedicated parent who loves what they do. Angela Davis went to Bloomington to surprise this week’s winner, Carrie...
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Average Weekly Allowance For Kids Is Now $30 Per Week
Parents expect their kids to do just over five hours of chores to earn that money.
View ArticleSurvey: Parents Make About 221 Mistakes A Year While Raising Kids
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There are so many challenges to raising children, it’s easy to make mistakes at times. Now, a new survey on parenting shows the average parent makes about 221 little mistakes a...
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