Mental Health

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...

This year, take the time to invest in yourself. Check out these simple ways to get started! 10 Ways to Invest in Yourself 1. Reframe Your Time We're all busy. What if you found you could gain more time back in your...

I'll admit, I had to step away from social media for awhile. I'm a 34-year-old woman, and I gave myself a mama time out. All the negativity was really wearing on me, and I needed a break. Anyone else...

A little over a year ago, I was running completely on empty. I was trying to make everyone happy, and falling short of it. The more I denied myself, the worse I felt. But the "mom guilt" kept me...

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...

Before I even started having family, I had this idea of how I wanted my children to be: well mannered, responsible, good citizens; independent, law-abiding, true to themselves, and the kind of child that wouldn't care what a bully...

  Important Note: If you are currently struggling with addiction and need immediate help, please contact the FirstLink crisis line at 1-800-273-TALK.  In a world full of social media posts of seemingly perfect kids, perfect marriages, perfect bodies, and perfect lives,...

Summer is finally here! It’s the time of year where everyone wants to enjoy that "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle. And our relaxed schedules make it tempting to let our kids stray from normal sleep schedules. But chronically late bedtimes and skipping...

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 sexual...

I was overjoyed when I learned we were pregnant with our first child. We had tried for almost a year and my first infertility appointment turned into my first OB appointment. I had a preferred birth plan in place and...