Ages + Stages

I currently have four teens. But I still remember when they were little. I prepared them to not be invited to every birthday party or sleepover or playdate. And explained that they would indeed get yelled at by a teacher...

Toddlers They are interesting creatures. One minute they're the sweetest kids on the planet, giving you a kiss on your cheek for no reason. The next minute they turn into the Hulk, angry because the ketchup and mac and cheese on...

It was a normal weekday night.  I had picked up my daughter from daycare. She ran to the gate to greet me, with a huge smile on her face. After checking her out and grabbing her puppy, we were on...

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...

With so many options for pediatricians in Fargo, it can be a challenge to choose one that's right for you and your family. There are many factors to consider when choosing a pediatric provider, from same-day appointments and number of...

What do we do when the weather doesn't cooperate and the kids have to stay inside? I don't know about you but I am always looking for some new ideas to help bust the boredom. Here is a fresh...

I thought I was done dating. But I was wrong. Now my kids are setting me up on blind dates with their friends’ moms (and sometimes dads, too). Ugh. I miss the days of playdates being only with kids of my...

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...

Looking for a cute and tidy list of simple steps to make a smooth transition back to work after having a baby? Great! Me, too. When you find that list, send it my way. Or better yet, don't. Because I wouldn't...

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,...