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Taking this column back to real life tween parenting. There is nothing worse than having a child that you feel you cannot console. The tears do not stop. You see the disappointment in themselves pouring down their face. You only wish you could let them see themselves through your eyes. The way you really see them. Not the great expectations they feel you have from them. Knowing you may have played a part in the tears that make them not hear you are proud of their failures as much as you are thei...
Life. One of my passions other than writing is listening to great songs that tell stories. Stories about real life struggles, real life achievements, and how these songs touch your heart and soul. Ground you when you need it or kick your butt when you need it. They can be religious hymns, pop hits, country, old school rock n roll….doesn’t really matter. If they muster up emotion and feels, they are good therapy! Find your music. I have some go to’s that I listen to at different points in this...
Hope this week’s column greets you after having a very Merry Christmas that was filled with family, love, laughter and health- with a heavy dose of relaxation. If your travel was delayed, hopefully you were able to make the best of it and reschedule that priceless family time. Maybe you pushed it to the next celebration week- New Year’s?? This week is another week of celebration, reflection, and UGH, resolutions. The celebrations are spent again with family, friends and co-workers. They hav...
Hello friends! This week will be a rerun of last week’s column. In this crazy world, we all get so busy that things get missed, overlooked at times. This rerun has my COMPLETE column piece from last week. A portion was missed, but feel it is a pivotal piece to the “Celebrations” column's point, so have asked the paper to reprint it in its entirety. That leads me to a quick “extra” note this week. When do we put our hands up and say “I am spread too thin, so I am sorry, but I have to pass on addi...
There are many celebrations this time of year. Celebrations of thanks, celebrations of blessings, celebrations of wins at the rink, on the court, or for anyone like me, celebrations in the kitchen because neither the food, nor the house burnt to a crisp! There are also silent celebrations for some this time of year, and sometimes those are just that. Silent. It may be the child who figured out a math equation they have struggled with over and over for weeks. A child who finally got some court... Full story
Tis’ the Season once again! No, not that season. The illness season. If your family has been affected by any of the major players this year already, you understand the season. This year seems to be a real doozy! They all seem to have their impact in different ways each year, don’t get me wrong- maybe it’s just hitting home to us this year, as it is having a big impact on many aspects of our overly busy life. As the lil’ is older and taking on many more extra-curricular activities; mom and dad ar...
Do the real work horses of the home get the credit they deserve? This is a question that many of us, as parents, will often emphatically answer with a strong NO! There are so many moving parts to not only running, but maintaining a sane, organized and happy home. A piece was shared with me awhile back written by a blog titled: I am that Wife. It reads as follows: “I think at the end of the day mothers and wives are begging someone to notice the floor was mopped, the form was filled out, the w...
There are many things in life where we can ask the question, "How soon is TOO soon?". From relationship decisions, to parenting decisions, even when to throw out the things in your fridge that are close to or just after expiration. The answer to any event in life where this question arises, like all things- is everyone has an opinion. The biggest question I have been hearing lately is "How soon is too soon to start the Christmas season?" I know my opinion. It is never too soon! You see, I have...
When do you begin expressing the need for it, disciplining the lack of it, albeit occasionally or frequently? As we explore these “tween” years and the new challenges parents are encountering with our elementary students getting to dab their toes into the high school world sooner than most of us would choose - does this accelerate our commitment to accountability, follow up, and having to micro-parent a bit earlier? Check in more frequently on how they feel after each day, or hours at times. And... Full story
by Shelly Nelson Recently Marvin Windows and Doors of Warroad, honored an elite group of employees. They celebrated their dedication, devotion and drive in understanding of the vital role they play in the success of the company. The company they have called "home" for over 240 years cumulatively. The 'Youngest' of the bunch clocking in 14 years, 5 months. The "Veteran" yielding 39 years, 5 months. Who is this group that deserves such a huge round of applause from all of Warroad for what their ha... Full story
So this week I want to talk about the ‘aha’ moments we as parents have that can make us stop feeling like we are doing everything wrong and are failing as a parent. Talk about the ones that should make us take a deep breath, smile and be OK with telling ourselves “You might be getting some things right!” (inner monologue, but you're still totally doing everything wrong!) It is time to give ourselves some credit for what we as “hot mess” parents might be doing right! Why are we always so d...
So this column reflects on the initial reason for bringing back my column in a new world. When I started my column years ago, “A Mom Thing” was about life with a real little. A little 4 year old and the challenges of life with her at that age, at that time. SnapChat, Instagram and TikTok were not a thing. This new column is about a tween. Several years later. I choose not to share how many years later, as I do not want to age myself. Part of why I started this column was to address the stress we...
The state of our world is scary for us as adults, much less our children. With the constant access to social media, our kids know way more about it than you or I would care for them to. Just this last week, our little has made comments about shootings at the MN State Fair and St. Paul; farmers, who are many of our childrens' heroes, being murdered and an 11-year-old son, (my daughter's age) finding his father that way. This is just a sampling of what we as adults have a hard time wrapping our...
by Shelly Nelson In an event held by the Warroad Community Development team, partnered with the City of Warroad, the beginning of the reclaiming of "Government Island" began on August 30, 2022. Where/What is Government Island? It is a small island in the middle of the Warroad River. Man- Made by material dumped, which had been dredged from the near Muskeg Bay on adjoining Lake of the Woods. It has been a staple "monument" on the Warroad River for 120 years. Mainly being used for commercial uses...
Last week of Freedom! This is the last week our littles get to be littles before the reality of screen time, phones, sleepovers and the fun of summer have to be reigned in. We then launch into the week before the first day of school happens. That week we fight because their phone is turned in at 9 p.m., and sleeping needs to happen by 10 p.m. The going non-stop has to stop. So what do we do as a parent this last week of "summer"? I want to be ahead of the curveball and rip the band-aid off at...
So this one is closer to my heart than any in the tween journey I have had so far. It is the one that tugs at heartstrings. I was that kid. The chunky one, plus the one who grew up in a world where my parents did not let me get out much. I often felt like an outcast. The one that was not worthy to live her best life. That being said, we have made sure our daughter never feels those pains. She is a dedicated athlete in volleyball and softball. We are those parents. I wear a shirt to all her...
There is no doubt in any Roseau County residents' mind that there are some pretty amazing kids out there! Students in our local schools who are dedicated to their academic success, while still excelling in other passions such as athletics and the arts. Others emerge as true leaders by setting a good example for fellow students through organizations such as FCCLA, participating in red ribbon week, and volunteering in our communities. One of these outstanding students is Kayla Moser, currently a...
It is amazing the interesting people we can encounter while traveling if we just make an effort to really see them. One such person whom is making an impact on many in Winnipeg, MB is Jordan Rogodzinski. At just 18 years of age, he is overcoming huge odds. You see, he was born with cerebral palsy, and is restricted to living life in a wheelchair. Being that he has such a passion for sports, it would be easy for him to feel down on his luck, sorry for himself since he could not participate in...
I do not know for certain that any father can fully grasp the effect he has on his little girl. Trust me dads, you have one of the largest impacts on your daughter’s life. My daughter is blessed to have such an involved and caring father. Her dad will not miss a lunch on a parent day, holiday parade, program or field trip. Many of us were not blessed with such a wonderful experience. An experience that made us feel like we were the center of the world in our daddy’s mind. We may have even gro...
One of these living, breathing, walking history books with the most extensive, personal collection of Roseau County histor is Irene Olson. You see, Irene takes the history of the county about as seriously as any well-known historian around the world. Probably because it is her history, just as much as anyone else's. One of the many books Irene is excited to share with anyone who's interest is peaked by the roots of the place they call home is County of Roseau Centennial. If you are not familiar...
“You feel too much.” “You cry too much.” “You care too much.” These are familiar words spoken to individuals who are overly empathetic. Then there are those that are naturally smiley, energetic and happy. They may hear these phrases: “It’s not normal to always be positive.” “You are overwhelming annoying sometimes.” “I am not in the mood to hear the bright side.” Why is it that if we do not exhibit a certain area of strength in our personality, we choose to judge those that do, rather than lean...
So, you hunt, your whole life. You know your goal. The one to send to the local paper. Not many of us get to fulfill that goal. But Jan Johnson can do just that. You see, he saw it in his trail cam. He saw the beast- not really in focus, but he knew it was the one he wanted! Bigger than he had seen in his years of hunting bear. He has shot more than 20 bears in his years, so once he saw this beast near his land, there was nothing worth wasting his no quota tag on but the big one. It was time to...
Some of us dream of having a baby, being a mother or father. Some of us come upon it by accident. No matter what the circumstance, October 15th is a day to celebrate the little ones lost. Some were lost before they made themselves truly known. Some already had a bedroom, clothes, and siblings all prepared for them. The point is, there are babies lost. There are parents with broken hearts. I mentioned awhile back that I would, one day, share our story, when I was ready. No better time than this...
How often do we ask ourselves this question? Probably not often. How often do our children's bus drivers ask themselves if all the students got home safely? Every single day. There are not enough bus drivers in our County. Plain and simple. Currently at print, between 3 districts we could contact, there is a need for at least six full-time (morning and afternoon route driver) drivers and upwards of ten substitute drivers in Roseau County. Confirmed openings at print: Warroad- 2 full-time route d...
So, you know they are coming. The day you get to hear how your precious little one is performing daily at school. How exciting. Or is it? It should be. You should be so confident to walk in there and hear all the amazing-ness that is your child. You should be. But if you are a real parent, in the real world, you are probably just as nervous as when it is your own employee review day at work. The first thing going through a parent’s mind, and trust me, from my experience, a teacher’s too, is “wa...