Teens

"Who do you think I will live with if both of my parents die?" This is what a student asked me at school last week. I'm not sure if I looked as shocked as I felt, but I took a...

It’s the weekend. My family is restless. The weather is, well, unpredictable to say the least. We need to get out of the house before we go stir-crazy.  One of my family’s favorite indoor activities is visiting the Fargo SCHEELS! It’s...

I have a teenage son. Much like a cat, he spends a lot of time in his room and doesn't tell me anything. He gets A's, he does his chores, his overall mood is fine, he has friends, and...

If you have older kids with interests beyond coloring and thinking the playplace at McDonald’s is fun, then this article is for you!  Older kids are notorious for thinking spending time with their parents is gross and weird and...

Looking for a fun, outdoor activity to explore our great city? There have been a number of new Fargo murals pop up downtown, all within walking distance of one another! So grab your walking shoes and your phone - you'll...

Sometimes I miss the days when my kids were more enamored with the empty cardboard box than the toy itself. I always joked it would make gift-giving easier, just to witness their pure joy playing with a box.  I've watched...

I had planned on writing this post this summer as a way to improve your child's independence through visuals and, at the same time, decrease arguments and power struggles. But it is likely that during this quarantine you will...

Every year, my husband and I discuss goals we individually want to achieve with our children (who are now tweens and teens). These goals are focused on what we want to teach them or learn together with them, but...