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“Get the cold compress!”
When I was about thirteen or so my best friend and I were babysitting my little sister when she came screaming into the living room with a staple stuck straight into the top of her tiny pointer finger. There wasn’t any blood, but just to be safe my friend instructed her to get off the […]
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When I look around and see half empty cans of Diet Coke sitting on tables and counters all over the room, and I find myself working on a sewing project well into the middle of the night, pins spilled on the floor and swatches of fabric piled up underfoot, or when I hear myself tell […]
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Q: What can I do for my wife on Mother’s Day to show her how much she means to me and our young children? Our seven-year-old daughter (let’s call her Unicornsparkle Spendsallmymoney) is already devising a plan for celebrating her mom on this upcoming Mother’s Day. She whispered part of that plan into my ear […]
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I am a North Dakota farmer. I have two young children, and I’m trying to balance life and do the best for my children. Whether you live on the farm or in town, balance is essential. I grew up on a farm ten miles away from a town with less than a thousand people. So, […]
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Which “flu” is it?
No matter how careful your family may be at washing hands, sanitizing surfaces, and avoiding others who are sick, you may still pick up a nasty germ that leaves members of your household feeling downright terrible. A lot of us are quick to exclaim “We have the flu at our house!” We post on our […]
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The first time I went into Nina Clare’s kitchen a drawing near her back door surprised me because I recognized it. It was a drawing of a stylized cat on a piece of slate. The drawing of the cat looks like one that a child of seven or eight might draw. The cat has […]
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Mother’s Day is about showing love and appreciation to the moms in our lives. It sneaks up on us each year…Mother’s Day. Since becoming a mother, I think every day should be Mother’s Day, but according to the National Holiday Calendar, it only falls once a year – so make sure your mom feels extra […]
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Classic hamburgers are a summertime staple, but why not switch things up a bit next time you get the urge to fire up the grill? This tasty salmon burger garnished with crispy toppings galore is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and something fresh and different for a nice spring supper on the deck with mom. Ingredients (Makes […]
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Packed with vitamins and protein, this smoothie is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings (especially when made the night before!). And a great idea for mom’s breakfast in bed! Ingredients (Makes 1 serving) Smoothie: 1 cup frozen blueberries 3/4 cup milk* 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsps. chia seeds 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 […]
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All about mom
For this special Mother’s Day issue, West Dakota Parent and Family Resource Center asked children of all ages for thoughts on moms, proving that it doesn’t matter how old you get, a mother’s love and influence carries on. What’s your favorite thing about your mom? She’s nice. -Age 5 Mine is she cooks, play and […]
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Become a tobacco-free parent
The BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program is evidence based, smoking cessation program created to reduce the burden of tobacco on the pregnant and postpartum population. Southwestern District Health Unit provides free counseling support and resources to pregnant women in all eight Southwest counties in North Dakota. The goal is to help women quit […]
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Looks like it’s coffee, sleep, sunshine and fight-free family time for the win! “Mother’s Day at our house is always the same! My favorite day. We spend the day at our place at the lake. The kids clean and prepare our yard for the summer season. Can’t wait!”– Sherri O. “I want to sleep in, […]
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