Child Behavior

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention. RRCAC’s mission is to facilitate healing and justice for victims of sexual...

If you have a child like mine who is hesitant about everything new, fall (and the changes it brings) can be one of the most stressful times of the year. When you have a cryer, you know these shifts...

The month of October observes National Bullying Prevention Awareness. And while I'm not expert on bullying, I'm hopeful that we can help the next generation to be more empathetic, to stand up for those being bullied, and work with...

Summer is a time for fun, sun, cookouts, lake days, and a break from the day-to-day grind of the school year. But for a child with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), the lack of structure and unpredictability can be anxiety-provoking....

When my daughter was about two or three years old, another toddler bit her. The mom of the biter ran in and said to her child, "You do not bite! Do you want me to bite you back? Look how...

I currently have four teens. But I still remember when they were little. I prepared them to not be invited to every birthday party or sleepover or playdate. And explained that they would indeed get yelled at by a teacher...

If there is one character trait parents want to teach their child in 2020, it would be resiliency. It seems a better time than ever to encourage resiliency in our kids. Resilience is the ability to achieve positive outcomes -...

We all want our children to be well-adjusted, kind, and empathetic. But raising an emotionally intelligent child can be difficult. Especially on those days when deadlines are past due, bills are piling up, and sleep is in short supply....

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 pediatric providers or pediatricians in Fargo?  Nothing is more important to us than the health of our children and family. There are so many incredible pediatric providers and pediatricians in Fargo & Moorhead, but sometimes finding the right...