Health + Wellness

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 and justice for victims of...

There are many resources throughout the Fargo & Moorhead area that support the LGBTQ+ community. Our guide below has local, state, and national resources for parents that identify as LGBTQ+, parents that have children that identify as LGBTQ+, and...

Growing and giving birth to a human being is really hard. And it's messy and gross. Your body, mind, and relationships go through a lot to get that baby out. And there is no need to make the post-delivery...

The Hallmark movies have begun. The aisles are stocked at Home Goods. The music is inescapable. The evidence is mounting, it can only mean one thing — the holiday season is here! Buckle up, it is on until January. 'Tis the Season Ah,...

I was recently invited to try yoga. Prior to the class, I was filled with dread. I was convinced that everyone else would be beautiful, and fit, and have perfect balance. However, the desire to experience camaraderie with the other...

While no one ever wants to stay overnight in a hospital with a child, sometimes it's unavoidable. Whether it's after an ER visit or a planned medical test, sometimes it’s just necessary. And if it’s for our child’s health, of...

"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)...

I am a physical therapist and have worked in the school system for 19 years. My own four children go to public school, and attend school with many of the kids I work with. Throughout the years, I've gained...

Looking for some close places to hike in Fargo or Moorhead that the kids can do? There are tons of parks and conservation areas in our region ready to be explored! Gather up your family (and your walking shoes) and...

"No more diet games. I just want to FEEL better!" This is the comment I hear most often in conversation with moms who are trying to make changes in their health or overall lifestyle. My first advice? Start by starting. What...