School Years

We see it all over our social media — friends posting about how sad they are their youngest is going to kindergarten and how their baby is growing up way too fast. My youngest is starting kindergarten this fall. And...

Are you a new or expecting mom, eager to learn all you can about raising your baby? Do you have a child entering a new age group and want to gain wisdom from experts on how to navigate those changes? Or,...

Looking for the best schools in Fargo and Moorhead? We've got you covered! Preschools & Schools in Fargo & Moorhead There are so many wonderful options for preschools and schools in Fargo & Moorhead, and we've gathered them all in one...

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...

My 4-year-old daughter is my more "difficult" child. You know what I mean, the kid that pushes your buttons just a little bit more. The kid that takes more work, both mentally and physically. She is sassy, loud, and...

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...

Summer is here and I know many of us are trying to figure out how to keep our kids engaged in reading. Enter the West Fargo Library and The Little Red Reading Bus! It is by far one of our...

Remember the cool kids? You know, the ones who wouldn't wear a jacket because they didn't think it was cool? These were also the kids who likely had their backpacks hanging low, or slung it over one shoulder... because they...

There are a plethora of articles out there about ways to help your kids learn, how to create safe learning spaces, and how to give yourself grace as you navigate homeschooling. But I was looking for something different; I...

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...