Parenting Wisdom

Thanks to our partners at College SAVE Plan for sponsoring this article! Like many of you, I've been preparing my house for the holidays and find myself overwhelmed by all of the stuff my family has. I know we are...

Thank you to Fargo dermatologist Dr. Rachel Ness and the Fargo Center for Dermatology for sponsoring this article and helping families find solutions to their skincare needs. When my first daughter had some pimples and blackheads appear, I did what...

I haven't been a mom very long; less than five years. And in that time I've learned I'm good at a few parenting things I didn't expect: I'm excellent at keeping calm during severe weather. I can mentally keep track of...

It's usually the small stuff that stops me in my tracks. Today, it was underwear. I was folding laundry until I wasn't. I was suddenly still, just staring at the transition. There it was, so plain to see. I looked down and...

It was a typical week night. After working a long day and running my boys to activities, we were finally at one of my favorite parts of the day — bedtime. I was tucking my third grader into bed...

I am quickly approaching the end of my 35th year on this earth. Each year has brought many changes in my life. And I still find it fascinating how each choice, split-second decision, or long-drawn-out plan comes with big feelings...

One of the most common questions I hear is, "How can I explain differences to my kids?" Followed up with, "Is it okay to ask questions?"  As a mom to two children with special needs (Autism and Down syndrome), I'm...

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...

Our life is busy. We have two young kids, full-time jobs, and two dogs. Honestly, sometimes it feels like my husband and I are like two ships passing in the night. We have a quick conversation here or there,...

Our kids are little; we have a 4-year-old and a 5-month-old. And before they get too busy or too cool, we are keeping things simple and making the best summer memories in our own backyard. We didn't sign up...