School Years

The school year is here! As you are busy getting ready every day, you know grabbing a healthy snack for your child is an important part of their school day. My husband and I always talk to our kids about eating...

A stress-free morning routine sounds like a dream, right? No more screaming... Hurry up! Or, at least that's the hope. When my first child was 2 months old I vividly remember preparing to go back to work and the stressful feeling that consumed...

If you search “April Fool's Day pranks for Parents” online, you find a plethora of easy, silly pranks to pull on your kids. What you don’t find are tips for handling the MORAL side of April Fool's Day. In...

Do you have kids interested in tech? Silly question, I know. Most kids today are interested in tech. They play Minecraft or other video games. They want to fly drones and build robots. But how many of your kids...

Anyone else enter motherhood with determination that your child will always eat their vegetables and try all foods without complaint? No way will my kids be picky eaters. They will joyfully try everything I serve them. I was a...

  As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for activities that promote my child's growth and confidence. When it comes to introducing your child to the world of football, flag football is the perfect choice. This version of the...

Reading is the perfect way to learn more about certain topics; Black history being no different. And February is Black History Month — a great time to pick up some new books, here are some reads (for all ages)...

Summer is a time for kids to enjoy lazy lake days, popsicles, and bike riding. It's a time for fun and relaxation. But, as parents, we also want to keep them learning. Here are some ideas to help kids build knowledge...

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...

It's that time of year - back-to-school time! We've put together a fun first day of school printable you can customize to grade and dream job for each kiddo. What a fun way to commemorate the beginning of the year! First...