Erika Buckhouse Hanson
We Need to Stop Commenting on Bodies
"You look great! Have you lost weight?"
"Oh look at how tall you've gotten! You're almost taller than me now!"
"You're so cute and little. I wish I were as tiny as you."
We've all heard the...
Perimenopause: All the Symptoms of Pregnancy without the Cute Baby
I know there are some of you out there that felt better when pregnant. If so, I’m sure hoping perimenopause takes your physical and mental health soaring as well.
I personally did not feel...
Camping Spots Near Fargo (Within 2 Hours)
Camping season is around the corner, and spots are filling up FAST! Get ready to get everyone out in nature, and check out these great local camping spots near Fargo. Many state parks are...
What Kind of Kid Do You Hope to Raise?
Are you raising a cat-kid or a dog-kid?
Not sure if you’ve caught the Netflix documentary Inside the Mind of a Cat. Overall, the synopsis when comparing cats to dogs — dogs think humans are...
Why I Tried Anxiety Medication at 45 Years Old
I’ve always been a busy-body.
I like to go, go, go. But I also like to relax, after the go.
I would say my baseline anxiety, throughout my life, had run around a three to...
How to Support a Kid Who Has Cancer
My 13-year-old, Marie, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in February 2022.
I didn’t know how to parent after that devastating blow. Marie forgot how to be a kid.
But I am so grateful to...
Adopting a Pet In and Around Fargo
You've done it. You've finally made the decision to add a furry loved one to your family. Congratulations! So now you may be thinking, "Where do I even start adopting a pet in the...
How to Talk to Your Kids about Suicide
As a mom to four teens, I’ve gotten pretty good at “the talks.”
I remember the “sex talk” I had with my firstborn; my face was bright red as I stumbled through all the...
The Emotional Load of the Teen Years: Tips to Care for Your Teens &...
I currently have four teens.
But I still remember when they were little. I prepared them to not be invited to every birthday party or sleepover or playdate. And explained that they would indeed get...
Kids & Acne: What’s Normal + Tips to Help
Thank you to Fargo dermatologist Dr. Rachel Ness and the Fargo Center for Dermatology for sponsoring this article and helping families find solutions to their skincare needs.
When my first daughter had some pimples and...