Ages + Stages

Whether your child is 6 months old or 16, it's always a good time to think about saving for college and their future education. Looking at the current cost of college, now is a good time to start planning...

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...

When I first wrote about using ASL with our daughter, it was out of excitement for the avenue of communication it opened up for us until it was time for her to start verbally expressing herself. Toddler Speech Development And for...

I now officially have a licensed teenage driver and let me tell you, it’s been a trip getting here! Many of us probably remember being excited and anxious to drive. Dreaming of how cool and independent it would make us...

As a mom, you’ve likely struggled through a milestone, decision, or phase with your child. Those times can bring up a lot of emotions ranging from sadness and frustration to doubt and sometimes guilt. These difficult times or decisions regarding...

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...

We all know our toddlers' attention span isn't the greatest yet, and it can be tough to keep them engaged for a while. I found these three simple (but fun!) activities for toddlers can keep them busy long enough...

Bedwetting & Pediatric Incontinence Bedwetting is a common issue. An estimated 5-7 million children in the United States experience bedwetting after they finish potty training. With 1-2% of those continuing to have problems into adulthood. Typically, bedwetting is caused by constipation and/or...

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...