Family

Laren and Aimee Loveless are taking four original songs about big feelings, breathing, curiosity, and belonging to Teaching in Room 9, as Nine PBS expands its investment in early learning.

The new urban agriculture learning center will give students in grades 4–8 hands-on experiences with aquaponics, rooftop gardening, vertical farming, bioscience, and more.

The new library experience gives elementary students another reason to look forward to a day at JA BizTown, with library jobs, books, LEGO and art programs, sensory supports, and more.

Founded by St. Louis mom Mindy Horwitz, the college concierge service helps students navigate everything from illness and apartment emergencies to car trouble, local recommendations, and the occasional birthday surprise.

From teacher gifts and Target runs to holiday cards and appointment scheduling, The Mom Concierge STL helps busy parents outsource some of the mental load.

Through Bright Days Therapy, parent coaching, local workshops, and online resources, Rachel Zahniser gives families practical tools for emotional regulation, challenging behaviors, screen time, separation anxiety, and more.

Slated to open in 2027, the new indoor playground concept will feature multilevel climbing structures, slides, ball pits, themed play areas, a toddler zone, and more.

Ellie’s FutureMinds Academy introduces kids to everything from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to game development, with a model designed to lower the cost barrier for St. Louis families.

On September 23, St. Louis Magazine hosted a Family Playdate at Edwardsville Children’s Museum, presented by Royal Banks of Missouri and sponsored by Lutheran Elementary School Association. As the largest children’s museum in the St. Louis Metro East, ECM is an education destination where kids and imaginations are welcome to wander.

The exhibition will be on display indefinitely starting September 25.