Tag: child development
5 Safe Spaces for Toddler Play
There are endless options for both indoor and outdoor play spaces in the Fargo-Moorhead. However, many are more appropriate for elementary-aged children, rather than...
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Ways to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
I’ve never thought of myself as a hero. But as they say, not all heroes wear capes.
When my daughter was in kindergarten, her...
My Daughter Hurt Someone’s Feelings: How Badly it Hurt Mine
It was a normal afternoon at daycare pick-up.
I grabbed my son from the infant room and then walked down the hall to pick up...
Beyond Boundaries Supports Parents’ Self Care in Their New Space
As busy moms, it can be difficult to find time to take care of ourselves. If you asked any parent of a child with...
What to Ask Your Kid Instead of, “How Was Your Day?”
When was the last time you asked your child, “How was your day?”
Assuming your children are like mine, the response was a simple shoulder...
Conversations about People of All Abilities: How I Answer When My...
Talking to our young kids about people with different abilities can be overwhelming and intimidating. But it's an essential conversation to have in the...
Autism Diagnosis: Finding the Right Support
Special thanks to Alicia King for sharing her story to help in writing this article!
Our son Daniel was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at...
My Toddler Was Having a Meltdown: One Stranger’s Unexpected Comment
It was a normal Saturday afternoon trip to SCHEELS with the family.
My husband, who loves to wander through the various sections, mentioned he’d like...
Baby Sign Language: How and When to Teach, from the Experts
When our kids are babies, we wish there was a manual on deciphering what each cry or grunt means. Are they hungry? Tired? Full?...
Why We Celebrate the Little Things
Like many other moms, I feel the pressure to make holidays and other big milestones magical for my children. Oftentimes this results in me...
















