School Years

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...

Five boys. My husband and I grossly underestimated the commitment level of parenting when we decided to have five children, especially all boys.  Many days, our home is filled with wrestling matches, verbal arguments that lead to some sort of...

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...

Looking for a list of all the available youth sports and activities in Fargo? We've got you covered! We know how time-consuming it can be to find all the right youth sports and activities to enroll our kids in each...

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, we still love to put a smile on those little faces during the holidays! When it comes to selecting the best toys for our kids, it can be overwhelming. We want something our...

If you have school age kids, you'll find there are various opportunities to get involved in their educational experience, from options to help in the classroom to fun school sponsored events with your local Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Honestly, I...

With summer right around the corner, it's valuable to know what opportunities our kids have to check out books and participate in summer reading programs in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead. As a school library media specialist, I can tell...

Are you in need of childcare or recently had a change in your childcare arrangements? Read on for things to think of when searching and steps you may want to take! In a little over a week our third child...