Family & Education

Sandy Pappas 2 min read ,

Playgrounds are for everyone

Play is a central part of childhood, and a trip to the neighborhood playground is often the highlight of a child’s day. A game of “the ground is lava” can turn a slide into a volcano, a stranger into a friend. Playing together helps children learn how to collaborate, problem-solve and stretch their imaginations. In fact, the United Nations names play as one of the rights of every child, and organizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the Centers for Disease Control recommend active play for children every day, citing countless socio-emotional and health benefits.

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Damian Goebel 1 min read

Overnight Winter Warming Spaces open in St. Paul for residents facing homelessness

Ramsey County has officially opened its first Winter Warming Space of the season in St. Paul for single adults and couples. Additionally, on Dec. 1, another St. Paul Winter Warming Space will open designed specifically for families and youth ages 14 to 24. 

The Warming spaces will be hosted at the St. Paul Opportunity Center, 422 Dorothy Day Place, and Central Baptist Church, 420 N. Roy St. The Opportunity Center will host single adults and couples while the Central Baptist Church location, opening on December 1, is specifically for families and youth.

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