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Over the past 35 years, my family has enjoyed countless summer weekends spent in Bemidji, MN. We have gotten to know the area well and in my opinion, it's a hidden gem in northern...

When our kids are babies, we wish there was a manual on deciphering what each cry or grunt means. Are they hungry? Tired? Full? As they approach toddler age, this task becomes a little...

“I just feel so angry.” “The anger comes out of nowhere.” “I am just so restless and agitated.” Often when we think about the postpartum period, we think of sweet baby snuggles, cute little clothes, and...

Have a child that struggles with reading? As parents, we all want what's best for our children's health and their learning. So, it comes as no surprise to hear that vision and reading go hand-in-hand....

Being the parent of a child with a special needs diagnosis comes with unique challenges. From the moment that first diagnosis is shared, to the search for care as their child grows, every step...

Our job as parents is to help our kids grow, develop, and thrive. And while it's not a commonly used term in everyday life, a big part of kids' development focuses on "Activities of Daily...

This article was adapted from content originally published on FossSwimSchool.com. Every kid should have the ability to help themselves if they unexpectedly fall into the water. And it's each parent’s job to help their child be as...

Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is one of the most common eye problems in kids today. Like many moms, I think kids are just adorable in glasses! However, there's better technology to help kids with nearsightedness,...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention. RRCAC’s mission is to facilitate healing...

Being a woman is hard. As if our daily (and monthly) demands aren’t enough, someone decided we need to add mammograms and Pap tests to our lists, too.  Ladies, I feel your frustration. I’ve even caught myself contemplating...