Child Behavior

When I am not busy blogging or just being a mom, you can find me behind my salon chair. During the month leading up to school I have always offered a fun back-to-school special for my guests, for their...

Child Abuse Prevention 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...

Anyone else enter motherhood with determination that your child will always eat their vegetables and try all foods without complaint? No way will my kids be picky eaters. They will joyfully try everything I serve them. I was a...

Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional or child welfare expert, but I am a mom who is passionate about this topic and want to help educate others. Please use the resources listed in this article for more...

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 and...

"Chickery chick cha la cha la..." His positive attitude rang through the house. He sang animatedly as he strummed his guitar. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, he always towered over us kids even as he sat and strummed. "I want...

As a child of the '80s and '90s, I grew up knowing almost no one with a disability. Sure, I’d see some kids with special needs at my school. But rarely did I interact with people with disabilities, nor...

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 and justice for victims of sexual...

We've all been there: you're tucking your kiddo in at night and the guilt washes over you. Guilt from how your kid behaved, guilt from how you reacted, and guilt for it happening yet again. All you can muster is,...

The month of October observes National Bullying Prevention Awareness. And while I'm not expert on bullying, I'm hopeful that we can help the next generation to be more empathetic, to stand up for those being bullied, and work with...