to our readers

Any parent of older children can empathize with the challenges new parents face. Our cover story this issue provides some guidance for that ever-frustrating but oh-so-important job of installing a car seat correctly. Several parents we talked to said they were very glad for the help they found at free clinics. Area hospitals offer guidance, too. Meet some dads learning the ropes from other dads, and hear one expectant mother’s insights about childbirth classes. We also feature a mom who has created a business from her expertise. So new parents, take heart. Having a baby can be overwhelming, but get a few years — or even months — under your belt, and maybe you’ll be the one dishing out advice.

4 BUCKLE UP, BABY!

Get expert help to secure your kids on the road

9 BOOST YOUR PARENTING

Mom passes along her expertise

12 HELP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Arc Northland provides advocacy, education, support

14 TAKING A DIFFERENT PATH

Student finds welcome home with online school

17 ALL ABOARD!

Thomas the Train coming to Duluth this summer

18

BEATING THE ODDS

One young man’s recovery from devastating crash

20 BETTER TOGETHER

Girls’ friendship formed during cancer treatments 23 WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Common — and not-so-common — baby names

FAMILY TRAVEL

Check out Minnesota’s state parks contributors

Liz Allen, Bonnie Ambrosi, Katy Augusta, Clint Austin, Stephanie Bartek, Angela Benson, Ken Buehler, Andrea Busche, Beverly Godfrey, Happy Tree Productions, Jeri Hughes, Bob King, Steve Kuchera, Gary Meader, Kathleen Murphy, Kristen Ann Photography, Mary Rasch, Melinda Lavine, Tyler Schank, Henriette Soderlind, Alison Stucke, Adelle Whitefoot, Connie Wirta, Naomi Yaeger

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