Trudy Hjelseth
15 Spots for Tweens and Teens in Fargo & Moorhead
As children become tweens and teens, it is common for parents to take a backseat to friends. They start spending more and more time with peers and less with good old mom and dad....
My Experience with Reiki as Self-Care
I have always been intrigued by nontraditional methods of physical and mental healing. I had tried acupuncture and tarot readings previously.
And it was after one of these tarot readings that I decided to send...
How to Embrace Your Gray Hair
Going Gray
Want to embrace your gray hair? I did it! I transitioned from the warm, deep color of brunette to that of a fierce snow owl that stands out in a crowd. But I...
Staying Connected as a Family When You Have Teens
Every year, my husband and I discuss goals we individually want to achieve with our children (who are now tweens and teens). These goals are focused on what we want to teach them or...
Who Did I Raise? I Expected My Child to Be More like Me.
I have heard the comment, "She looks just like you," since my daughter was young. And just until recently, I wished, "She acts just like you," was the next comment and the reality of...
Unique Gift Ideas for Grandparents
Grandparents are just what it sounds like — GRAND parents!
They are so great that finding that perfect gift for them can be difficult. And if your parents are like mine, they continually say they...
Last Minute Gift Ideas: How to Stock Up
You wake up only to remember that it is Teacher Appreciation Day, Boss's Day, or you need a "just because" gift.
Ugh.
Panic mode begins to set in because time is limited.
You think, it would be...
DIY Sensory Bins: Fun Themes to Keep Your Toddler Busy!
Need to keep your kids occupied and engaged but don't want to add to their screen time? Try sensory bins for some fun indoor play! DIY sensory bins are more then just a distraction...
Midlife Crisis: It Really Isn’t a Crisis at All
We have all heard of empty nest syndrome, when your children graduate and move out of the home.
But, what about just before that stage— when your kids are in their teens, having increased independence...
Kids in Sports: When Participation Isn’t Enough
“We are in the trophy generation. Give them a trophy for 23rd place. That makes the parents happy” – Tom Izzo
This may be becoming the motto of our generation.
Do kids in sports deserve to...