Ages + Stages

As I write this, my baby will only be a baby for six more days. I've simultaneously dreamed of this transition and dreaded it. I've dreamed about this one year milestone because I have learned I'm not good at the baby...

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...

It’s the weekend. My family is restless. The weather is, well, unpredictable to say the least. We need to get out of the house before we go stir-crazy.  One of my family’s favorite indoor activities is visiting the Fargo SCHEELS! It’s...

We all know, love isn't measured in numbers, but rather in our capacity to love. Unfortunately, that doesn't make it any easier to weigh the considerations of how many kids to have. The Path to Motherhood Before I go any further,...

Riddles, clues, puzzles, locks, keys, problem solving, taking turns and true excitement. Just a few terms to define our time at Clues and Keys Family Escape Room.  I was a newbie to the escape room experience, but it definitely was...

It was just another routine pregnancy check-up in October 2020 when Stephanie Thompson’s care team at Essentia Health noticed what initially appeared to be an irregular heartbeat. Additional testing revealed her unborn baby had a rare condition known as...

So it's happening — your daughter is getting her period for the first time.Any woman can tell you when they got their first period and, more than likely, how unprepared and embarrassed they felt at that time. My Experience I was...

When I found out I was expecting twins, I was in shock. Amazed, excited, nervous, but completely shell-shocked. After those initial emotions subsided, I found myself in panic mode wondering, “What does a baby actually need? Wait, scratch that, what do...

My firstborn recently turned one and it left me feeling equally excited and sad at the same time. I am so proud of our little squish and it really has been a whirlwind as these months have flown by. As...

Breastfeeding your newborn is a complicated experience, especially when you're a first-time mom. Many new moms feel unsure how to begin and are seeking helpful breastfeeding tips. It is important to find support and seek help when you have...