Mom Life

Yes, that is cereal for dinner. That was your meal tonight. Why do I care so much that I fed you cereal for supper? Why did it feel like a failure? I actually snapped this photo to show your Dad...

Teaching our kids financial success should start early. Throughout our region, parents are embracing a local, innovative, one-of-a-kind banking experience for their kids that’s creating a better way of life. It’s not only banking done differently, it’s banking done right. Gate...

Some people think that the decision to become a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is an easy one. More one-on-one time with kids, more time to clean the house, keep up with the laundry, and make meals; it sounds heavenly, right? But...

A few weeks back a teacher at my son's school posted a picture of a typical school lunch in Fargo. This photo began to circulate around some social media groups with similar reactions of shock and disappointment. I understood those...

As I wait to hear the results of my COVID-19 test, my anxiety threatens to take over. Is my throat sore? Is my chest starting to feel heavy? Am I extra tired, or am I simply exhausted from being up...

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and chances are, the foster care system affects you or someone you know in one way or another. As a local foster mom myself, I’ve realized that there are many misconceptions about the...

Special thanks to Soul Tree Photography Studio for capturing these images for us and helping us shed light on the struggles of motherhood.  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or...

Close your eyes. Envision yourself grabbing your phone, turning to social media and as you scroll you see a post announcing, "We're adopting!" What and who do you see? What emotions do you feel, and what comes to your mind? Maybe...

Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or dial 2-1-1 to connect with someone locally.  Moms, let's talk about our mental health.  Thankfully, more people are talking about their experiences...

  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or dial 2-1-1 to connect with someone locally. Shortly after my daughter was born, I dove deep into examining my own upbringing. As...