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Guardian Angels: Family tells story of becoming guardians of cousin's daughter
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - In late 2008, young Katie Minge was on Lori Viger’s mind and heart. Katie’s mom, Shelly Minge, a longtime friend of Lori’s, had battled cancer for years. Now Katie’s dad, Bob Minge, a cousin of Lori’s husband, Don Viger, had been diagnosed with cancer, too.
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FARGO – Shortly after his grandpa died, Wanda Simonson’s son, Gabe, began asking a lot of questions, including what would happen to him and his two sisters if his parents died.
RELATED CONTENTThe way we give – and receive – compliments affects our relationships 
FARGO - Barb Chromy remembers an especially nice compliment she once received. “You give the best compliments,” someone once told her.
RELATED CONTENTComplimenting kids
FARGO – Tracy Thorson sees the power of complimenting kids in crisis. Even in the midst of chaos, a verbal compliment makes the child feel good, says Thorson, children services coordinator for the YWCA in Fargo.
Parenting Perspectives: Days fly by despite how you keep track of them
In high school, I bought a lavender spiral-bound day planner, convinced it would keep me neat and organized. I filled the early pages with color-coded homework assignments and extracurriculars.
RELATED CONTENT‘Egg’-stra special: New decorating kits add special touch to tradition
FARGO - A dip in the dye is all hard-cooked eggs really need to get ready for Easter. But decorating kits on the shelves this spring offer all sorts of ways to bling out your eggs, like egg “tats,” glitter or face stickers to make your own “eggheads.”
RELATED CONTENTAnnual Yunker Farm egg hunt a go even with snow on ground
FARGO – In 16 years with the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm, director Yvette Nasset has seen kids hunt for Easter eggs in all kinds of weather.
RELATED CONTENTSmall bites: Why your toddler should see a dentist early
FARGO – A child’s first trip to the dentist may be before she even has her first tooth, if parents follow recommendations from major health organizations.
RELATED CONTENT‘Egg’citing Easter events this week and next
The Fargo-Moorhead area will be hopping with Easter egg hunts and related family activities the next week. Here’s a look at some upcoming events, which are free unless otherwise noted.
RELATED CONTENTMoney Savin' Mama: Seeking money? State may have some of yours
One of the first Money-Savin’ Mama columns I wrote was about finding “free” money: Matching grants for college savings, incentive cash for opening a bank account, half-price gift cards for businesses you patronize anyway.
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Parenting Perspectives: Pastime not as relaxing with tot
Last summer, my husband and I introduced our daughter to our, and America’s, favorite pastime.
RELATED CONTENTParenting Perspectives: With motherhood come some tough decisions
Anyone who meets my daughter inevitably comments on her big brown eyes. They are her most striking feature, rimmed with lashes so long she could star in a mascara commercial.
RELATED CONTENTMom wonders where her baby went
Parents inevitably adopt a catchphrase, something they say over and over, like “When I was your age …,” “How many times have I told you …” or the ever popular “Don’t make me come back there.”
RELATED CONTENTDaddy’s little girl becomes Mommy’s
For months, my daughter was a daddy’s girl. And I was insanely jealous.
Her not-made-in-China list appears to be rather short
It started when my mom, a grandmother of three younger than 3, declared she was never again going to buy a toy made in China.
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