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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.

Latino father with his preschool daughter sitting on the floor in the Minnesota State Capitol. They are wearing paper hats depicting the Capitol building and holding a sign that says, "¡Mi voz importa!" and smiling.
How Bilingualism Shapes Children’s Brains + Futures (Pt. 2) 1707 2560 Ann Frances Gregg

How Bilingualism Shapes Children’s Brains + Futures (Pt. 2)

Bilingual children develop stronger problem-solving skills, enhanced memory, and career advantages. Discover how two languages shape thinking and create opportunities.

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Big Hill Books + Way to Grow: Books Bring Us Together

Big Hill Books and Way to Grow build home libraries for Minneapolis families through gift cards, book clubs, and children’s literacy programs.

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Neighbors Who Care, Winter Drive, Now–December 12
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Winter Essentials for Twin Cities Families

Way to Grow’s Winter Drive provides winter essentials like coats, blankets & essentials to Twin Cities families. Shop the wishlist, items or donate today.

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From Our Feed: November Highlights

See how Way to Grow families connected through music, games, and learning in November. Highlights from our Twin Cities community programs.

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Five children's book covers.
What We’re Reading: New Local Picture Books 847 1200 Ann Frances Gregg

What We’re Reading: New Local Picture Books

Discover new Minnesota picture books from Art Coulson, Margi Preus, and more. Build your child’s home library and find family reading ideas this fall.

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Revo Health’s Warm Clothing Drive

Neighbors Who Care: Whether you’re an individual, family, workplace, or community group, we’ll work with you to identify needs, coordinate a collection, and ensure your donations reach MN families.

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How Home Language Builds School Success (Pt. 1)

Home language strengthens school readiness. Discover how bilingual children develop stronger skills and why Way to Grow supports language-to-language learning.

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Love to Learn: Game On!

Turn game time into learning time. Discover classic board games that teach math, reading, and social skills while strengthening family bonds this November.

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Get to Know Together We Grow

Way to Grow’s Together We Grow brings families together for fun, parent education, early learning activities, community support, and connection.

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Ms. Patricia at Parents as Teachers Conference

Way to Grow Director of Programs Miss Patricia presented at the Parents as Teachers International Conference on building strong grantee-funder partnerships that help families thrive.

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Shine Celebration 2025 Raises Over $500,000

Way to Grow’s 2025 Shine Celebration raised over $500,000 for early childhood education. See how Minneapolis came together to support families.

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Building Back-to-School Confidence

Way to Grow CEO Coco Du shares how to turn back-to-school nerves into excitement. Expert strategies for confident, ready learners.

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