I had planned on writing this post this summer as a way to improve your child's independence through visuals and, at the same time, decrease arguments and power struggles. But it is likely that during this quarantine you will...
Whether current events have you working from home, or you have a flexible job that allows for this, we can all agree that the work-from-home life with kids is a tricky one. Work needs to get done, kids need...
Living in North Dakota, we have to be creative in the winter to keep our kids entertained indoors. Some winters are longer than others, and this spring has proven to keep us on our toes. As we prepare for...
Prior to having kids, I would sit and daydream what it would be like to be a first-time mom. Of course it was magical, wonderful, every warm fuzzy feeling I could dream up. I also would make myself imaginary...
"Chickery chick cha la cha la..." His positive attitude rang through the house.
He sang animatedly as he strummed his guitar. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, he always towered over us kids even as he sat and strummed.
"I want...
Get your shoes on.
Get your shoes on!!
GET!!! YOUR!!! SHOES!!! ON!!!!
Our mornings nearly always went something like that. The kids being poky. Not listening. Me repeating myself. Me eventually yelling.
Every. Single. Morning.
And the most shameful part? I realized it wasn't...
The hustle and bustle of the winter holidays are finally over. You are probably sitting down and are finally catching your breath from the whirlwind of the past couple of months. Suddenly, you notice the toys overflowing onto your...
There's a lot of phrases that we repeat as mothers. But there's one phrase I want to challenge you to say less: I'm sorry.
It may seem small, but did you know that saying this one simple phrase LESS OFTEN...
As an Elementary School Media Specialist (a.k.a. School Librarian), I have the privilege of being surrounded by children’s books every day. I also have the responsibility to research, purchase, promote and read a variety of books to my students....
It's the weekend and there may be a date night in your near future with your partner. We know what that could mean: dinner, maybe a movie, and...intimacy. OK, let's just call it what it is: sex! Physical intimacy...
In + Around Fargo
Where to Donate or Sell Baby Items in Fargo-Moorhead
When you first had your baby, you probably bought all of the 'must-have' items: highchairs, walkers, strollers, cute outfits, and more! And now that...
