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Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions to Try in Your Own Home
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and a hearty feast, but it's also a holiday celebrated uniquely by each family.
In my family, we've experienced Thanksgiving in many locations throughout the United States and...
It’s Hard to Be a Working Mom During Summer
Ah, the joys of summer — the feel of the warm sun on your face, the shrieks of kids enjoying the pool, or running in the backyard.
Summer is the time that the Midwest really...
Day Trip from Fargo: Glendalough State Park
My husband and I first discovered Glendalough State Park 15 years ago when our oldest child was eight. I liked it so much that I wrote a five-star review for it on Trekaroo!
At about...
When Mother’s Day is Difficult – But Not for the Reason You’d Think
I was recently on a vacation with one of my best friends. Over the course of four days, she spoke to her mother at least half a dozen times.
They chatted about what we...
My Kid Walked in On Us: How We Began Discussing Sex
It happened.
Something that I only had seen in the movies. That always made me cringe and think, I hope that’s never me.
My 7th grade son walked in on my husband and me, in the...
My Teen Contemplated Suicide: Here’s What She Wants You to Know
I was recently invited to try yoga. Prior to the class, I was filled with dread. I was convinced that everyone else would be beautiful, and fit, and have perfect balance.
However, the desire to...
Divorce: Managing the Grief, Relief, & Awkwardness
Divorce is so awkward.
That’s something that doesn’t get mentioned enough. It's not in any of the literature about the emotions that occur during the dissolution of your marriage.
There is an abundance of...
Is it Difficult Behavior, or is it Mental Illness?
Why would a mom hide a scissors and a Boy Scout Camp jackknife in her closet?
If you've had a child diagnosed with a mental illness, you may understand why.
I have four kids. With my...
Postpartum Anxiety: More Than Just Worry
My son was six months old when I had my first panic attack.
I was sitting in our living room watching him play when suddenly I felt like the walls were collapsing in on...
I’m Just a Mom, Seeking Mom Friends
I always anticipated I would have a bunch of mom friends once I had my own kids.
I garnered this expectation from the experience that my parents had. They always had friends with kids close...