Ages + Stages

Summer time is here, and despite all the activities and fun things to do, we inevitably hear that common phrase after the summer high has dwindled a bit: "I'm boooored!" If you're like me and have "big kids" that aren't quite...

I want to be the first to raise my hand and admit I thought very little about kids with food allergies, or inclusivity of the food allergy community, before I was thrown into it myself. But I've been humbled,...

Road trips can be long and tedious, especially for our littles. Here are 10 essentials and tips to help ease your next road trip when traveling with toddlers.  10 Car Essentials and Tips for Traveling with Toddlers 1. Activity Trays Activity trays...

In 1965 my parents met when my mom auditioned to be in my dad's band. I grew up watching my brothers play basement punk shows (shout out to H's Cellar in Grafton!), I played and sang in the church...

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...

  In search of a fun brunch spot to take the family? Here are some options for breakfast and brunch in Fargo-Moorhead! Breakfast & Brunch in Fargo-Moorhead 701 Eateries Eat upstairs at Camp Lonetree to find delicious skillet options and caramel rolls, or...

Prior to having kids, I would sit and daydream what it would be like to be a first-time mom. Of course it was magical, wonderful, every warm fuzzy feeling I could dream up.  I also would make myself imaginary...

Living in North Dakota, we have to be creative in the winter to keep our kids entertained indoors. Some winters are longer than others, and this spring has proven to keep us on our toes. As we prepare for...

Five boys. My husband and I grossly underestimated the commitment level of parenting when we decided to have five children, especially all boys.  Many days, our home is filled with wrestling matches, verbal arguments that lead to some sort of...

No matter what time of year it is, we love having so many great opportunities for our littlest kiddos to get their energy out. So we've compiled a list of all the preschool open gyms, programs, and activities to...