Parenting Wisdom

Even though it was over 10 years ago, I remember the "Goldfish cracker moment" so clearly. I was a junior in college visiting my older sister who was knee deep in motherhood. Between her rambunctious three-year-old, inquisitive two-year-old, and tiny infant,...

Thanks to our partners at Essentia Health for sponsoring this helpful article! Schools out, summer activities are in full swing, the sun is out and the weather is hot. What do you need to know to keep your kids healthy...

Looking for a cute and tidy list of simple steps to make a smooth transition back to work after having a baby? Great! Me, too. When you find that list, send it my way. Or better yet, don't. Because I wouldn't...

Being asked to write an article about fatherhood when you’re still a somewhat newish parent is pretty intimidating. I’ve only been a dad for a little over 18 months, so what do I know? The answer: Not too much! Or...

When you are expecting your first baby, you are given a certain set of expectations to follow. Limit your caffeine intake. Don’t gain too much weight. Take all the baby classes.  Stock up on baby gear. And, most importantly, figure out how you’re going...

My daughter, Gracelynn, failed her hearing test at birth. As expectant parents, we had fantasized about what her personality traits might be, who she would resemble, and what her journey might be. We certainly did not expect that she would...

We have all heard of empty nest syndrome, when your children graduate and move out of the home. But, what about just before that stage— when your kids are in their teens, having increased independence and craving freedom to become...

Summer is finally here! It’s the time of year where everyone wants to enjoy that "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle. And our relaxed schedules make it tempting to let our kids stray from normal sleep schedules. But chronically late bedtimes and skipping...

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...

Our second child is less than two months old, and I have recently realized I have a love-hate relationship with breastfeeding. There are highs and lows, advantages and disadvantages, and so many sleepless, yet special, nights. Some days I feel...