http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_family.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Kids and Family en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:45:15 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 The latest SHARP Literacy We Love to Learn book, entitled, "A Busy Bee: The Story of Bella the Honey Bee," landed the students' artwork in the Milwaukee Art Museum. Students from 13 schools joined forces to create 500 images depicting scenes from the book, which were then appliqued to four quilts now on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/sharpbellaquilt.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/sharpbellaquilt.html?34109 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:33:00 CDT The exhibit is designed for children ages 3-12, and they will love seeing their favorite characters from animated movies and participating in the hands-on activities. But older visitors will appreciate learning about the intense research that goes into constructing animated worlds and the art and history that inspires the creative process. The exhibit runs through Aug. 31 and is definitely not to be missed. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst060313.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst060313.html?33948 Mon, 3 Jun 2013 17:01:00 CDT It may seem counter-intuitive to bring a two-year-old to the Art Museum, but that's exactly what I did last Saturday. I feared we may be shushed out of the place or accidentally break something important. But surprisingly, it turned out to be a mostly stress-free morning full of discovery and hands-on fun. There was so much to do for children that we could hardly fit it all in before naptime. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst060113.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst060113.html?33947 Sat, 1 Jun 2013 15:02:00 CDT Yesterday, one of Kevin Rock's friends contacted me and asked me to post something about Kevin, a beloved friend and hair stylist, who passed away on Saturday. Of course, because I did not know him personally, I reached out to a few of his friends for their thoughts on this much-loved Milwaukeean. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/kevinrockobit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/kevinrockobit.html?33934 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:26:00 CDT Milwaukee is full of free family-friendly events and activities to keep your kids on their toes this summer without spending a dime. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/freesummerfun13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/freesummerfun13.html?33897 Sun, 26 May 2013 15:02:00 CDT In some cultures, it's common for infants to have their ears pierced, but other families have a strict age as to when ear piercing is acceptable. If you are considering ear piercing for your child, here is a list of places in Milwaukee that will do it, and a couple of things to consider before you go. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidspiercingguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidspiercingguide.html?20201 Sun, 26 May 2013 11:11:00 CDT Many children with autism attend mainstream classrooms for at least part of their school day. Many struggle socially and are at risk of being isolated or bullied. "Mikey" - co-written by an MPS teacher - follows a child with autism as he proceeds through his day in a regular education classroom. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/mikeybook.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/mikeybook.html?33847 Sun, 26 May 2013 09:06:00 CDT It seemed like a regular school day for Dan Monfre's study hall section at Ronald Reagan High School. Little did they know, the camera crew from PBS's Idea Channel was hiding in the school's library waiting to surprise them. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst052413.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/herbst052413.html?33894 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:04:00 CDT A group of students from MPS' Bay View and Bradley Tech High Schools is working in concert with Discovery World to excavate a lost block of homes in Bay View this weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/sshoreparkdig.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/sshoreparkdig.html?33851 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:00 CDT The Milwaukee Public Library kicks off their annual Super Reader Summer Reading Program today. The program encourages children to read or be read to every day during the summer, while tracking reading progress in a folder and earning incentives like free food and free admission to Milwaukee attractions. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/summerreadingprog2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/summerreadingprog2013.html?33756 Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:00 CDT This morning, Jenny Aicher, a teacher at Downtown Montessori in Bay View, wrote to share some big news on campus. A student in her class received a handwritten note from Vice President Joe Biden. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/bidennote.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/bidennote.html?33748 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:01:00 CDT This week, in honor of Mother's Day, we asked the Social Circle what makes or made their mom particularly awesome, and the responses ranged greatly, from "she made me" to "she loved life and lived it uncompromisingly." http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/socialcirclemomsday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/socialcirclemomsday.html?33734 Sun, 12 May 2013 05:22:00 CDT This list - updated for 2013 - features fun stuff in and around Milwaukee for kids of all ages. From smelling the roses at Boerner Botanical Gardens to visiting Old World Wisconsin, this list is chock full of suggestions to keep your little ones entertained all year long. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/100kids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/100kids.html?1625 Sat, 11 May 2013 05:06:00 CDT Milwaukee attractions are joining in the celebration and offering free admission and special events this Mother's Day. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/calliejoyherbst050813.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/calliejoyherbst050813.html?33705 Thu, 9 May 2013 17:01:00 CDT It's all part of the continuing attack on low income people who depend on government assistance by scheming politicians looking to score points and win elections by demonizing the poor. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/junkfoodban.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/junkfoodban.html?33711 Wed, 8 May 2013 15:05:00 CDT Today, Tippecanoe-Dover parent Erin Dentice shared plans for greening some of the space at the Bay View school's playground. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/tippdoverwhittier.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/tippdoverwhittier.html?33707 Wed, 8 May 2013 13:50:00 CDT How do I tell my children that some adults are stupid, and some of their rules are stupid, without teaching them to disrespect authority and other people in general? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/aprilnewton050713.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/aprilnewton050713.html?33685 Tue, 7 May 2013 13:59:00 CDT This weekend, I found a tiny square photograph at my mom's house. It shows me and Mr. Pepper, my third and fourth grade teacher, in the auditorium of my grade school. The photo is small, but Mr. Pepper's influence on my life wasn't. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm offering up an encore of this 2011 blog posting. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/mrpepper.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/mrpepper.html?27483 Mon, 6 May 2013 13:30:00 CDT Today, I posted an article about "crazy cat people" prior to which I interviewed lots of folks passionate about cats. Talking to these cat cradlers reminded me of the cuddly value of animals and their completely unconditional-love personas. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/petfreelife.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/petfreelife.html?33667 Sun, 5 May 2013 10:50:00 CDT It's important to note that the people in this article are not hoarders or abusers of cats in any way. Their houses are not little boxes. They are simply people who really, really care about cats. And sometimes dress them in hand-made clothing. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/crazycatpeople.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/crazycatpeople.html?33644 Sun, 5 May 2013 09:02:00 CDT Alexis, a gap-toothed beauty who attended Hi-Mount Community School, was last seen May 3, 2002 after her stepfather LaRon Bougeois told authorities he walked the child to school and left after watching her cross the street. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/missingalexispatterson.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/missingalexispatterson.html?33660 Fri, 3 May 2013 15:05:00 CDT Last week, Shannon Knapp received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) and will open Up, Up and Play this summer at 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. - above the Down and Under Pub. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/upupplayopening.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/upupplayopening.html?33589 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:26:00 CDT "Real Pirates" is worth a visit for those who enjoy learning about world history, for people looking for a break from the ordinary, and, of course, for kids who like pirates. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/realpirates042313.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/realpirates042313.html?33518 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:01:00 CDT "I'd like to have an animal, but I don't want to be sad when it dies." I hear this more often than you might imagine. When they talk to me, people often start sentences with, "I'd love to have an animal, but ..." I listen closely to what comes next. To save a lot of homeless animals' lives, we need to inspire a lot of people to have animals. Every time I hear, "I travel," "I'm allergic," "My cat wouldn't like it," and so on, it helps us plan better ways to find families who can make a place for a homeless animal. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/takingtherisk.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/takingtherisk.html?33542 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:31:00 CDT According to U.S. News and World Report magazine, Shorewood High School is the top school in the state of Wisconsin, followed by King International (Rufus King), Marshfield High in Marshfield, West High in West Bend and Carmen High and Technology in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/shorewoodhighnumberone.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/shorewoodhighnumberone.html?33527 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:41:00 CDT School choice remains a political and racial football because its origins as a movement by African-American parents to give their children the same quality of education that some white families get. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/voucherschooltesting.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/voucherschooltesting.html?33523 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:05:00 CDT There's really no better place to celebrate Earth Day than at the Urban Ecology Center, but I left asking myself why I wasn't there more often all year round. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/urbanecologyearthday0423.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/urbanecologyearthday0423.html?33517 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:01:00 CDT There was a time when going to a Brewers game meant tailgating, sunburns and beers - lots of them. But if you have young children and you'd like to enjoy a ballgame with them, those days may be over. Luckily, that doesn't mean the fun has to end. Miller Park has a lot to offer kids of all ages, and families can easily enjoy a (sort of) stress-free experience at the stadium. Here are some suggestions for a smooth, fun-filled day at the ballpark. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/millerparkfamilyfun.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/millerparkfamilyfun.html?33472 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:06:00 CDT That was the reason CYD began to offer application workshops so young people could learn an important first step in seeking a job: Learning how to fill out an application. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/jobapplicationworkshop.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/jobapplicationworkshop.html?33471 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:05:00 CDT JB's on 41 will offer free bowing for kids this summer. As part of the Kids Bowl Free program, Milwaukee kids can now register to receive two free games of bowling at JB's on 41 from May 1 through Aug. 31. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/freebowlingkids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/freebowlingkids.html?33464 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:02:00 CDT I'm horrified by what happened in Boston this week during the marathon. Bombing anyone, at any time, for any reason, is absurd. During war, we say it's necessary, but we still know it's absurd. It becomes even more bizarre when civilians are the target and the purpose is merely to terrorize. I'm also struggling with something more personal, and possibly related, though its connection may be difficult to see at first. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/aprilnewton041713.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/aprilnewton041713.html?33459 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:23:00 CDT I'd like to talk about another killer of Wisconsinites that is almost exclusively limited to one race. The killer strikes in one area of Milwaukee and involves heavy alcohol or drug use. This killer invokes a series of poor choices that result in the negligent death of another human being. Having a child is a choice. Raising that child is a choice. Getting intoxicated is a choice. Sleeping with your infant after getting intoxicated is a choice, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/johnmumper/cosleepingdeaths.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/johnmumper/cosleepingdeaths.html?33373 Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:33:00 CDT Puppies. They sure are cute. But one major reason people get a puppy is completely mistaken. I said it once. You might have said it. You have friends who have said it. "I want a puppy so I can raise it to be exactly the dog I want." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/dogofyourdreams.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/dogofyourdreams.html?33302 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:23:00 CDT Some dogs are fine when people and other dogs walk, or run, up to them. Some dogs are fine ... as long as they're left alone. The "Yellow Dog Project" is an effort to help those dogs. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/yellowribbonproject.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/yellowribbonproject.html?33194 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:52:00 CDT I made a terrible mistake recently and broke one of the karmic codes of parenting. I bragged. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/parentingnonos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/parentingnonos.html?33180 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:00 CDT The world is full of beautiful, unexpected collisions. Take for example the upcoming "After School's Out" benefit concert at The Hotel Foster on Friday, March 22. The show, organized by Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric and his better half - and OnMilwaukee.com contributor - Lindsay Garric was put together to raise money for Lloyd Barbee Montessori, a Milwaukee Public Schools Montessori program housed in the former Garden Homes School on 24th and Teutonia. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/barbeebenefit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/barbeebenefit.html?33074 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:02:00 CDT Milwaukee area students are being recognized by the American Association of Teachers of German for its students' outstanding performance on the annual National German Exam. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/germanexamscore.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/germanexamscore.html?33179 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:02:00 CDT When a child is adopted, he or she both gains and loses more than most biological children do at a young age. On Saturday, April 13 an organization called Wise Up will offer a parent-and-child conference on adoption that will be held at the Bishop O'Connor Center in Madison. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/adoptionconferencemadison.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/adoptionconferencemadison.html?33124 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:35:00 CDT Calling all bambini! If you want your little one to get moving (and maybe even get a little culture, too) during this not-quite-spring season, look no further than Balliamo, Bambini, the Italian Community Center's dance class for toddlers. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/balliamobambinimarch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/balliamobambinimarch.html?33145 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:03:00 CDT Last year, Rebecca Carriere's friend made her a soap basket as a gift and she was amazed at their professional quality and beauty. Inspired, she started making her own soap products and more in her Whitefish Bay kitchen and recently launched a small business called Moonshine. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/moonshinebeautyproducts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/moonshinebeautyproducts.html?33017 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:31:00 CDT Bronzeville is the name of a legendary African-American community that is remembered fondly in stark contrast to the current state of some black neighborhoods. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/studentsartBronzeville.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/studentsartBronzeville.html?33067 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 13:05:00 CDT Milwaukee Public Schools' Frederick J. Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh St., has received a national award recognizing its pre-engineering program. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/gaenslenwins.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/gaenslenwins.html?33035 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:02:00 CDT Splash Swim and Wellness opened ahead of schedule in Mequon last month and started offering lessons on Friday, March 1. Lessons for kids and adults are available all year 'round in warm, 90-degree water. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/spashswimfacility.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/spashswimfacility.html?32976 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:26:00 CDT Sometimes new ideas spread quickly.  Sometimes they take forever.  Here's one I'd like to speed up. For decades, the accepted approach to training dogs was "dominance theory." But negative training doesn't work for most people; it always makes dogs sad and often makes behavior worse; and it ruins the friendship that was the reason you got a dog in the first place. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/positivetraining.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/annereed/positivetraining.html?33014 Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:35:00 CDT Wisconsin Historical Society Press publishes some great Badger State books for adults on everything from bowling alleys to bars, history to nature to sports and more. But, the Madison-based publisher also dishes up new titles each year in its great Badger Biographies series for young readers ages 7 and up. The latest explore the lives and work of artist Mary Nohl and Father James Groppi. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/groppinohl.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/groppinohl.html?33005 Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:19:00 CDT We've asked each of the seven candidates running for four seats on the Milwaukee School Board to respond to a list of questions and we will run them in the weeks leading up to the April 2 election. Today, we hear from Larry Miller, the unopposed incumbent running in District 5. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/schoolboardmiller.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/schoolboardmiller.html?32636 Sun, 3 Mar 2013 05:02:00 CDT Yesterday, I had the chance to sit down and have a cup of coffee with three members of a group I'd never heard of before, but I'm glad I do now. They make up the leadership of Running Rebels, a 32-year-old vision of its founder, Victor Barnett. Along with his co-executive director and wife, Dawn, this publicly and privately funded group has helped thousands of Milwaukee kids at risk of gun violence. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/runningrebels.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/runningrebels.html?32937 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:13:00 CDT We've asked each of the seven candidates running for four seats on the Milwaukee School Board to respond to a list of questions and we will run them in the weeks leading up to the April 2 election. Today, we hear from Claire Zautke, who is challenging incumbent David Voeltner in District 7. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/schoolboardzautke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/schoolboardzautke.html?32702 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:06:00 CDT If live, interactive entertainment trumps screen watching in your book, take your kids to a ComedySportz kid-focused matinee on Saturdays at 3 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/comedysportzkidz.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/comedysportzkidz.html?32862 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:03:00 CDT Many women know that alcohol can be harmful to an unborn baby and they plan to abstain once they're pregnant. Sometimes, however, a woman drinks alcohol before she knows she's pregnant and then is afraid of the ramifications. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/drinkingandpregnancy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/drinkingandpregnancy.html?32887 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:28:00 CDT