Jo's Editorial
The Importance of Sleep

I wanted to address a question that I see has come up many, many times on the forum (my team tells me it's the most active forum topic, especially late at night) ... sleep. A lot of you are not getting it because your children are not getting it. Why are families so sleep deprived (new baby arrivals aside)? ... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

The Reading Room
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick (Ages 9-12)

Playing with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey. (Click through to read more) ...... Read Full Article

On The Aisle
The Lion King – 3D (Rated G)

Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney's The Lion King roars into theaters in breathtaking 3D for the first time ever. (Click through to read more) ...... Read Full Article

The Chin-Wag
Halloween Crafts

Get crafty this Halloween with some spooky D.I.Y. decorations the entire family can make. (Click through for more) ...... Read Full Article

Ten Questions With...
Ten Questions With ... Wonderland Bakery

25-year-old Allyson had a dream. In fact, it was a dream she had been building toward since age five -- when she first began making breakfast for her mother -- Allyson wanted to open a bakery. Allyson's bakery would be a literal wonderland for children and adults alike. Thus, Wonderland Bakery was born. Allyson is the mastermind and chef behind all of the confections and creations while her mom, Sondra, runs the company's business and marketing arm. We talked to Allyson and Sondra about how they make it happen, what advice they have for young bakers, supportive parents, and burgeoning entrepreneurs. (Click through for more) ...... Read Full Article

Monthly Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED: October Giveaway: Goodies From Wonderland Bakery

Allyson from Wonderland Bakery is giving away some sweet surprises including ... (Click through for more) ...... Read Full Article

Nanny Time
Nanny Time

Last month found Jo in Minneapolis, Minnesota doing a media tour with the EIB Active Campaign (for Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm). From Jo:

"I was in Minneapolis raising awareness about exercise-induced bronchospasm, which I have suffered from since childhood. My goal is to help parents and children become aware of not only the signs and symptoms, but the treatment and management of it as well."

You can watch some of Jo's media interviews from her Minnesota media tour by clicking on the links below:

KARE 11

107.1 FM/ABC

KMSP-TV FOX