Big Kids

My 5-year-old son needs a new "big kid" bike for this summer. As we begin our bike shopping journey, I want to make sure that: I make a good investment on the bike I purchase for my oldest son, because...

Movie nights are a great way to get cozy and settle in with your family. And after a long week of school, work, and activities, it can be a treat to simply get lost in a great story. But, if...

It’s the weekend. My family is restless. The weather is, well, unpredictable to say the least. We need to get out of the house before we go stir-crazy.  One of my family’s favorite indoor activities is visiting the Fargo SCHEELS! It’s...

Riddles, clues, puzzles, locks, keys, problem solving, taking turns and true excitement. Just a few terms to define our time at Clues and Keys Family Escape Room.  I was a newbie to the escape room experience, but it definitely was...

So it's happening — your daughter is getting her period for the first time.Any woman can tell you when they got their first period and, more than likely, how unprepared and embarrassed they felt at that time. My Experience I was...

Reading is the perfect way to learn more about certain topics; Black history being no different. And February is Black History Month — a great time to pick up some new books, here are some reads (for all ages)...

Over the last 11 years I have become a mom five times over again. I have navigated the delirium of newborns, the persistence of toddlers, and the excitement and fun of elementary-age kids. Parenting a Tween But navigating the experience of...

Thanks to our partners at College SAVE Plan for sponsoring this article! Like many of you, I've been preparing my house for the holidays and find myself overwhelmed by all of the stuff my family has. I know we are...

Thank you to Clues & Keys Family Escape Room in Fargo for sponsoring this article. All opinions are 100% our own! Mission: Family Escape Room Challenge: Siblings ages 5, 8, and 10 plus Mom and Dad locked in a room for...

Why would a mom hide a scissors and a Boy Scout Camp jackknife in her closet? If you've had a child diagnosed with a mental illness, you may understand why. I have four kids. With my first 2 kids,  I walked...