Big Kids

It's usually the small stuff that stops me in my tracks. Today, it was underwear. I was folding laundry until I wasn't. I was suddenly still, just staring at the transition. There it was, so plain to see. I looked down and...

My 12-year-old daughter and her friend came inside the house today looking like they won the lottery. They each had earned $10 for "babysitting." I noticed a few of the younger kids from the neighborhood in our back yard,...

Looking for pediatric providers or pediatricians in Fargo?  Nothing is more important to us than the health of our children and family. There are so many incredible pediatric providers and pediatricians in Fargo & Moorhead, but sometimes finding the right...

The internet can be a great source of information, providing learning opportunities, entertainment, and creative outlets. However, it can also be a dangerous place for kids. That's why parents need to set limits for kids when it comes to the internet....

"He doesn't qualify for an IEP anymore." I couldn't believe I was hearing those words. After eight years of being on a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), my 7th grader who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...

Over a year ago, I purchased items online from a well-known clothing retailer for my daughter. I then began to receive emails from this clothing retailer daily (and continue to receive them to this day). Do you know why...

Summer is here and I know many of us are trying to figure out how to keep our kids engaged in reading. Enter the West Fargo Library and The Little Red Reading Bus! It is by far one of our...

"Who do you think I will live with if both of my parents die?" This is what a student asked me at school last week. I'm not sure if I looked as shocked as I felt, but I took a...

It's that time of year - back-to-school time! We've put together a fun first day of school printable you can customize to grade and dream job for each kiddo. What a fun way to commemorate the beginning of the year! First...

My kids (almost two and almost five) LOVE the water. And water safety is very important to me — we go to the lake often, and we have family in Florida. They need to know how to swim and be...