Parenting Wisdom

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...

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...

The family meal is supposed to be a time for everyone to gather and converse, but for my family of picky eaters dinnertime battles were a regular. Food choices became such a point of contention that before I knew...

Did you know there are over 2 million podcasts currently available? If you're like me, you may find yourself throwing on a podcast while driving, cooking, or cleaning. Podcasts are a great resource for inspiration, education or just letting your...

Are you raising a cat-kid or a dog-kid? Not sure if you’ve caught the Netflix documentary Inside the Mind of a Cat. Overall, the synopsis when comparing cats to dogs — dogs think humans are gods, cats think they are...

As parents (especially to a young child), my husband and I know how important "parent" friends are. These are the people in our lives who just get it. The ones you can text with weird questions or share your...

Dear New Moms, You're tired, infatuated, emotional, and so loved. The little person that you grew from a tiny cell has already given you glimpses of personality, and is now a breathing and all-consuming being showing more of themselves every...

Whether it's during Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just anytime, we love to show the teacher's in our lives how much they are appreciated! How can I show my appreciation for teachers? If you're anything like...

There are some obvious benefits of gifting hand-me-downs. It frees up space in the home and helps the recipient save money. It also keeps items from ending up in landfills, fulfilling our '90s childhood mantra to reduce, reuse, and recycle! But...

  When talking about seasons, there are two meanings to consider. We can refer to the weather or to the changing seasons in our lives — welcoming a new baby, moving to a new city, or trying a new hobby. The...