“What do you mean you don’t know where your new shoes are? You haven’t even had them for a week!”
I screamed at my daughter as steam simmered out of my ears ... Read More
As a mom of kids ranging from 2 to 12, I realize how quickly time flies. I love watching them grow, try new things, and discover their passions. As a parent, ... Read More
Top 10 Pets for Children Under 10
Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are a great beginner pet. They do require good knowledge of care and feeding, but are typically ... Read More
Kids love mud—it’s just a fact. Whether it’s the batter for fresh muffins, or the building material for mini dams, or perhaps just the satisfying squish between... Read More
The Back-to-School Butterflies
5 ways to help kids ease anxiety
The back-to-school butterflies inevitably wing their way into my home every August. One momen... Read More
Kids are at Risk
the Buzz Online
Children face a variety of challenges that were unknown only a few decades ago, such as: cyber bullying, online predators an... Read More
More Than Baby Talk
How you can promote the communication skills of infants and toddlers
The number of things babies learn in their first years is amazing, e... Read More
Many parents can relate to the overwhelming feeling of terror that begins to set in when they notice their child appears to have wandered off, or in some cases,... Read More
5 Useful Tips to Reduce Waste
Clay Dykstra, general manager of the locally-owned Good Earth Natural Foods in Spearfish, is passionate about using food wisely... Read More
Warm, melty, and creamy macaroni and cheese is pretty much the best food ever. Far too often, however, that’s all there is in the bowl, which isn’t the healthie... Read More
