Category Archives: Activities for Kids

Play time at the Rock Dump

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

There’s a new indoor place where toddlers can play, and it’s FREE! The Rock Dump has started a Toddler Time is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Rock Dump is managed by the nonprofit Juneau Climbing … Continue reading →

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REACH Christmas Window Goes Live

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

For almost a decade, REACH has been filling its corner window with fun holiday displays. Here is a little behind-the-scenes look at the unveiling of this year’s arrangement. REACH is located at 213 E. 3rd St. downtown.

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Things to Do Before They Grow Up: Creating your family’s bucket list

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

I created my own bucket list before I became a mom, but for some reason, the thought never occurred to me to create a separate list as a family. What a wonderful idea! Now I’m brainstorming. What kinds of things … Continue reading →

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OMGHAVEYOUHEARDABOUTPINTEREST?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

By now you’ve probably heard someone you know gush about Pinterest. It’s pretty much the hottest thing on the internet among moms these days. In fact, most of Pinterest’s users are women, and most of those women are moms. So … Continue reading →

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Mt. Jumbo Preschool Open Gym

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

If you have preschool aged children, chances are you frequent Turf for Tots at the Dimond Park Field House. But have you been to Mt. Jumbo’s Preschool Open Gym?  Mt. Jumbo’s Preschool Open Gym is for children ages 1-6. It’s … Continue reading →

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10 Secrets for Surviving a Family Vacation

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

It’s that time of year… time to get out of Alaska! Many families, by this time, are starting to get tired of the limited daylight and constant precipitation. If you are heading out soon, here are some tips that might … Continue reading →

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Fires, Floods and Avalanches: Preparing for disaster in Juneau

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

It’s a dark, cold, fiercely windy evening and the power goes out. You use your cell phone to light your way to the closet where you keep the flashlight and the candles. When a half hour has passed and the … Continue reading →

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Kindermusik with Jenny

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Jenny Bradeen is bringing Kindermusik to Juneau. “The kids play instruments, they are dancing, we do stories and sign language,” explains Bradeen. She’s a mom herself, with a background in elementary music education. After moving from the East Coast this … Continue reading →

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Indoor Play Time at Turf for Tots

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Moms of small children in Juneau LOVE Turf for Tots at the Dimond Park Field House. The field house is set up with toys and there is tons of space for the kids to run around and play. The Dimond … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Tooth Fairy: Making memories and the ‘going rate’

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

A visit from the tooth fairy always creates a buzz among children. “What tooth did you lose? What did the Tooth Fairy bring you?” Because the Tooth Fairy seems to have a different style for surprising children in different families, … Continue reading →

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