parenting

My family recently had a fun weekend planned in the Twin Cities. We were going to spend a few nights with my husband's cousin and his family, and also attend...

A few days before my wedding almost eight years ago, a good friend gave me some life changing advice. It seemed so simple at the time, and it really is...

At 6 years old, my son talks a lot. No really. A LOT. We often joke with him that we can't believe he doesn't lose his voice with how much...

Every Sunday I teach my son's kindergarten Sunday School class. Before we begin our lesson the students go to a different room and have their music time with another parent/teacher...

This past weekend my husband and I took our kids to watch the West Fargo boy's hockey game. My sister-in-law and her family met us at the arena. Our group...

A few weeks ago my son signed his first legal document, at the age of 6. Sure he had to ask my husband how to spell our last name as...

My son's kindergarten class recently had a teddy bear parade and the kids were supposed to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal. My son isn't and has never...

I've always been a little strict on what my kids eat as far as food. Vegetables are a part of every meal and my kids usually enjoy eating them, sometimes...

With Christmas fast approaching, I decided to take my daughter to It's a Wonderful Night at West Acres. The kids have been talking a lot about Christmas and Santa Clause...

My daughter is the epitome of a toddler right now. The terrible twos were apparently delayed a year with her. She turned three in August and ever since her attitude...

The other day, I volunteered to help my son's kindergarten class on a field trip to the fire station. I have to admit I was a bit nervous. My son...

Like many wives during this time of year I hear my husband talk a lot about fantasy football. My own mother calls it "fairy tale" football. She referred to it...

I have clothes in the washing machine another load already dry sitting in the dryer and three loads of clean clothes in baskets that need to be put away. The...

My son is starting kindergarten this year. Everyone tells me to enjoy this time because it goes so fast. I feel like it already has up to this point. My...

My son is an early bird. Each morning we usually have to pry my daughter out of bed just before we leave, but not my son. He usually wakes up...