Teens

It happened. Something that I only had seen in the movies. That always made me cringe and think, I hope that’s never me. My 7th grade son walked in on my husband and me, in the bedroom. I was mortified. It was...

Whether it's during Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just anytime, we love to show the teacher's in our lives how much they are appreciated! How can I show my appreciation for teachers? If you're anything like...

Riddles, clues, puzzles, locks, keys, problem solving, taking turns and true excitement. Just a few terms to define our time at Clues and Keys Family Escape Room.  I was a newbie to the escape room experience, but it definitely was...

We have all heard of empty nest syndrome, when your children graduate and move out of the home. But, what about just before that stage— when your kids are in their teens, having increased independence and craving freedom to become...

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, we still love to put a smile on those little faces during the holidays! When it comes to selecting the best toys for our kids, it can be overwhelming. We want something our...

“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...

I became the proud mother of a teenager when my oldest turned 13 last March. My little girl has grown into a beautiful, strong young woman in the blink of an eye. She's got a voice she's willing to...

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...

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,...

If you are the parent of an adolescent child, you’ve probably heard about the HPV vaccine and may have some questions about getting your child vaccinated. At Essentia Health, pediatricians strongly recommend parents get their child vaccinated against the HPV...