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Welcome to the Way to Grow blog! Here you’ll find parenting tips, early childhood resources, and stories from home visits across the Twin Cities. We believe parents are their child’s first and most important teacher, and our home visiting model is built around that: bringing tools, activities, and encouragement right into the home. Browse for book recommendations, everyday learning ideas, program updates, and family stories from across our community.

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Mom Enough Live at Education is Power 2026

At Education is Power 2026, Mom Enough explored “good enough” parenting, secure attachment, and home visiting with Way to Grow CEO Coco Du.

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Severe Weather Safety for Kids

Practical tips for Minnesota families on talking to young children about severe weather, making a simple safety plan, and helping kids feel calm and prepared when storms roll in.

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Love to Learn: A Summer Safety Series for Families

June is Children’s Awareness Month. Way to Grow is sharing practical safety tips for families all month, from severe weather to fire safety, water safety, and emergency kits. Start here!

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Two PNC volunteers read a story to a group of preschoolers sitting together on the floor.
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Learning Together with PNC Bank

PNC Bank recently visited the Way to Grow Preschool, donated a SMART Board, read with students, and shared a day of fun and learning together.

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Summer Fun Starts Here

Way to Grow’s Neighbors Who Care: Summer Drive helps Twin Cities families enjoy a safe, connected summer. Get free activity ideas and tips for kids.

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Education is Power: “When You Have People in Your Corner”

Way to Grow’s Education is Power 2026 explored home visiting, early childhood, and family support in the Twin Cities through stories and research.

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Ten Years with Way to Grow: Krystal & Lelon Share Their Story

Way to Grow is built on long-term relationships with families. Every family’s journey with us is different, but for Krystal Perry and her son Lelon, it’s been ten years. At yesterday’s Education is Power luncheon, Krystal and Lelon spoke about what that decade has actually looked like: the ordinary parts, the hard parts, and what it’s meant for their family.

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Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
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What We’re Reading: Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes is a gentle, empathetic picture book that helps young children understand anxiety.

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Children's Mental Health: Key signs to notice
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Your Child’s Mental Health: The Signs Parents Notice First

It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week! Learn three signs in your child’s mental health that tell the difference between a passing phase and a real concern.

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Love to Learn: Home Visiting Activities for Kids

If you’re curious about home visiting activities for kids, start here! Build early learning and connection through everyday moments at home.

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What We're Reading: For the Love of the Game
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What We’re Reading: For the Love of the Game

Way to Grow is still riding the high from our community baby shower with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx! This month’s What We’re Reading is all about basketball — with picture books, board books, and early chapter books about teamwork, confidence, and showing up for one another. Find your next family favorite here!

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Celebrating Week of the Young Child

Explore Week of the Young Child and how music, cooking, art, and daily routines help young children build language, math, and social skills. This week, we’re sharing one idea each day as a reminder that early learning is not confined to a classroom, it is built in the everyday moments of a child’s life. Check out these daily ideas for ways you can participate at home!

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