Mental Health

My husband is not my best friend. GASP! I know. But it’s true. I’ll say it again and with an immeasurable amount of love for him: My spouse is not my best friend. Don’t worry, I’m not his best friend either. In...

Believe it or not, but telling your birth story is good for your health. There are various health benefits that come from sharing your own birth story. These benefits range from improved mental health and physical health to even...

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...

It's no secret, we're seeing more concerns regarding mental health in kids. The most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children and adolescents include ADHD, anxiety problems, behavior problems, and depression. Among those aged 3 to 17 in the United States, the...

My 4-year-old daughter is my more "difficult" child. You know what I mean, the kid that pushes your buttons just a little bit more. The kid that takes more work, both mentally and physically. She is sassy, loud, and...

I don't know about you, but for me there never seems to be enough time in the day. As a mom, I sometimes struggle to prioritize and get all the things done. Since March, when COVID-19 drastically changed our...

Allow me to introduce you to two women, Marcia and Phyllis. Marcia has a 4-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son. Phyllis is a proud first-time mom to a 6-month-old boy. Both Marcia and Phyllis are, by today’s standards, “lucky.” Because they...

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...

Do to others as you would have them do to you. The Golden Rule is a cross-cultural ethical principle throughout the world. We teach our kids to treat others well by considering how they would like to be treated. That’s...

We all want our children to be well-adjusted, kind, and empathetic. But raising an emotionally intelligent child can be difficult. Especially on those days when deadlines are past due, bills are piling up, and sleep is in short supply....