Health + Wellness

I first started rock climbing in high school and really got into it in college. There is so much to love about this sport! First of all, it is a fun, full body workout. It increases my confidence and boosts my...

It was five days until Christmas; a time when people are either joyous and giving or stressed to the max. I was having a rare quiet, calm moment in the Starbucks drive thru. All three children were either at...

Note: If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, please dial 2-1-1 or 701-235-7335 to connect to FirstLink's Information and Referral Hotline.  It is a free phone helpline available 24/7 to the public. Sometimes life can be hard. Managing work, relationships...

I have a question to ask you: if others heard how you talk to yourself, what would they think? If your children, friends, and family could hear your own self-talk, would you be proud or embarrassed? And would you ever...

We had almost finished the first year of raising triplets. And it was the hardest thing we’ve ever done in our life. When the triplets were 11 months old it was the victory lap of making it through a...

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...

This article was adapted from content originally published on FossSwimSchool.com. Every kid should have the ability to help themselves if they unexpectedly fall into the water. And it's each parent’s job to help their child be as prepared as possible. Foss Swim School...

I was sitting in my OB/GYN's office waiting to discuss the results of my 20-week ultrasound of our twins. We had just found out we were having a boy and a girl; exactly what I had hoped for. My...

I always had the strange feeling that I was not like other girls; that I couldn't do the things my friends could. I had a hard time concentrating in school, yet could read a whole book in one day. It...

Most of us would admit there are things about our bodies or ourselves we are not that fond of. I have been on a journey since childhood that has taken me all the way through my late 30s. It...