Big Kids

What do we do when the weather doesn't cooperate and the kids have to stay inside? I don't know about you but I am always looking for some new ideas to help bust the boredom. Here is a fresh...

Planning your kid's birthday party can be stressful. There are so many things to consider from the location, to numbers, cost, and more. It's a lot to take on. So, let's help those parents out. When your child is invited to...

Summer time calls for cool treats, but I'm always looking for ways I can make treats I feel good about serving to my kids. A visit from the neighborhood ice cream truck is fun once in a while, but...

It happened. Something that I only had seen in the movies. That always made me cringe and think, I hope that’s never me. My 7th grade son walked in on my husband and me, in the bedroom. I was mortified. It was...

Most of us have heard the term Helicopter Parent; they are the parents who are quick to rescue their children for the littlest things, sometimes even going as far as completing homework or other tasks to ensure their kids...

What’s that saying when you admit you were wrong…eating crow? Yeah, I’m doing a lot of that these days. I have had kids in my life over the years as a "bonus mom," but in July of 2019 I...

My 12-year-old daughter and her friend came inside the house today looking like they won the lottery. They each had earned $10 for "babysitting." I noticed a few of the younger kids from the neighborhood in our back yard,...

Arcades in Fargo & Moorhead Looking for some gaming fun outside your home? Check out these local arcades in Fargo! Chuck E. Cheese 1202 Nodak Drive, Fargo This recently remodeled classic kids spot has pizza, games, and prizes! Check their website for coupons. Game...

Our oldest child has been begging us to get his first cell phone. So, we've been working out all the details, so we feel prepared. We have been asking ourselves questions to determine if our child is ready to take...

"How do I get my kid to eat?" As an Occupational Therapist, this is a phrase I hear often. Parents come in with their child who is struggling to eat foods, whether due to a physical or behavioral concern, and...