Parenting Wisdom

I haven't been a mom very long; less than five years. And in that time I've learned I'm good at a few parenting things I didn't expect: I'm excellent at keeping calm during severe weather. I can mentally keep track of...

When you have a lot of kids, like I do, people say things to you.  Sometimes they say things out of shock. Sometimes they say things because they are excited, upset, or disgusted. Sometimes they say things because they are...

Hip dysplasia: have you ever heard of it? Don't feel bad if you haven't because up until about two years ago, I had never heard of it either. Little did I know, I would soon become very familiar with...

I will never be featured as a chef on a TV cooking competition. I can’t cook. It’s not my thing. I’ve always been prone to dishes that are the simplest and fastest to assemble. I don’t enjoy spending a lot...

With so many options for pediatricians in Fargo, it can be a challenge to choose one that's right for you and your family. There are many factors to consider when choosing a pediatric provider, from same-day appointments and number of...

As mothers, we often find ourselves living day-to-day, focusing on the immediate needs of our children. We wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth, try to be on time for our commitments, and more. We're busy! And the most common...

If you are the parent of an adolescent child, you’ve probably heard about the HPV vaccine and may have some questions about getting your child vaccinated. At Essentia Health, pediatricians strongly recommend parents get their child vaccinated against the HPV...

The holidays are officially upon us, my friends. And with that comes the travel plans. Whether you are staying at the Hilton or your in-laws' house, you want to make sure to put an effort into ensuring that your crew...

It's a familiar scene to many parents: you finally get your kiddo into bed only for them to come out, over and over again. Or, it's the middle of the night and you find a kid (or 2) in...

As moms, we want our tweens and teens to have fun while learning important life skills. Piano lessons, swimming lessons, hockey... they all have the same goal: to build our child's skill set. But with the ever-growing realm of...