Big Kids

Our oldest child has been begging us to get his first cell phone. So, we've been working out all the details, so we feel prepared. We have been asking ourselves questions to determine if our child is ready to take...

Pop the popcorn and round up the kids, it’s time for a family board game night! Try some of our top picks and see if you find a new family favorite! 10 Favorite Family Board Games 1. Catan Junior Ages: 6+ 2 to 4...

“I want people to know that I am not a bad guy.” This quote came from a brave middle school boy who got up in front of a large crowd of people to advocate for himself. This courageous boy...

Sports are important, but they're not everything. I played about eight different youth sports growing up, four in high school and Division 1 in college, so believe me when I say this — less is more. My parents didn't have any...

If you have older kids with interests beyond coloring and thinking the playplace at McDonald’s is fun, then this article is for you!  Older kids are notorious for thinking spending time with their parents is gross and weird and...

It happened. Something that I only had seen in the movies. That always made me cringe and think, I hope that’s never me. My 7th grade son walked in on my husband and me, in the bedroom. I was mortified. It was...

Every year around this time my children excitedly await the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf, Tinker. Tinker arrived to our house several years ago and is now a family member. Our Elf is what we call a "thoughtful elf."...

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...

Ever since my boys were little, I knew football would be in our future. Both my husband and I grew up watching this all-American sport with excitement for the intensity and elite athleticism football is known for. Football was...

Bonanzaville “Why is it called Bonanzaville?” My middle son asked this as we pulled into the parking lot. It was a great first question for our mini tour of the Museum and Village of Bonanzaville. Located in West Fargo, at Bonanzaville...