Teens

Sports are important, but they're not everything. I played about eight different youth sports growing up, four in high school and Division 1 in college, so believe me when I say this — less is more. My parents didn't have any...

I'm 32. I realize that I'm not that old, but ever since I moved back to my hometown I have been feeling nostalgic. Nostalgia is a funny thing; it seems to takes all the memories, filters them to keep only...

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...

It’s almost time for the Easter bunny to hop into town! Is your basket ready? It’s easy to fill a basket for toddlers and younger children. Throw some sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and candy in a basket and you're good...

Today we're going to cover a topic that isn't pretty, and most people don't talk about (unless you're a women's health physical therapist like me, who treats this problem daily). CONSTIPATION. Although it's not necessarily a fun topic of...

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...

As children become tweens and teens, it is common for parents to take a backseat to friends. They start spending more and more time with peers and less with good old mom and dad. But this is a very...

“I want people to know that I am not a bad guy.” This quote came from a brave middle school boy who got up in front of a large crowd of people to advocate for himself. This courageous boy...

"He doesn't qualify for an IEP anymore." I couldn't believe I was hearing those words. After eight years of being on a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), my 7th grader who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...

We don't need to tell you that teenagers today are on social media constantly — if you have a teen in your home you already know this. Reports show that 95% of American teens have a smartphone with the ability...