Erika Buckhouse Hanson
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...
5 Camping Tips for Beginners
The first time we went camping as a family, our kids were two, four, six, and eight.
In a tent.
I think I got maybe one hour of sleep.
My husband and I grew up camping. But...
Road Trip from Fargo: The Black Hills
How can I expose my kids to different places, people, cultures, and environments on a budget? Take a road trip!
I absolutely love road trips. And I didn't think I would. They can be stressful...
6 Ways Kids Benefit from Inclusion & Why It Matters
I am a physical therapist and have worked in the school system for 19 years. My own four children go to public school, and attend school with many of the kids I work with....
I Quit Trying to Keep Up With Home Decorating Trends
Have you ever viewed a friend's home and it is absolutely beautiful, on-trend, and well... perfect? You get a tour of their home and they show you how they replaced “absolutely hideous” things. They...
What to Do with Screens, Tweens, and Teens?
I have a teenage son. Much like a cat, he spends a lot of time in his room and doesn't tell me anything. He gets A's, he does his chores, his overall mood is...
Code Ninjas Fargo: Speaking the Language of “Tween”
As moms, we want our tweens and teens to have fun while learning important life skills. Piano lessons, swimming lessons, hockey... they all have the same goal: to build our child's skill set. But...
I’m a Coward on Social Media (and Why It’s a Good Thing)
Sometimes I feel like a coward on social media, hiding behind “likes” and “sad faces” of those friends brave enough to call out others that we disagree with. But then I thought, maybe our...
9 Myths About Adopting a Pet From a Shelter
Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. 1.5 MILLION! These animals are killed as a consequence of human actions. Overpopulation is completely preventable by spaying and neutering our animals (Bob Barker was...