on the minds of moms

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Otmom Mission Statement

On The Minds Of Moms Magazine is dedicated to providing parents of all ages a bi-monthly resource they can trust. A fresh approach to traditional parenting publications, we are modern and inspiring while offering a community of local support and real-life advice for today’s family.

On The Minds Of Moms contains views from across the parenting spectrum. These views do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. All activities listed in these pages are at your own risk and require appropriate supervision.

Copyright

Violet Deilke

moorhead | mn

A hair loss specialist and the owner of Centre for Hair and Wellness in Moorhead, Violet has helped hundreds of women and men throughout the Upper Midwest cope with the challenges of hair loss. Being a Breast Cancer patient herself, her personal journey has given a new perspective and after 20 years of volunteer work with Look Good…Feel Better program, Violet was honored with the National Service Award.

Elizabeth Nawrot

fargo

| nd

A Professor of Psychology at MSUM, Lisa has a Ph.D from Cal Berkeley and has been conducting research and teaching courses in child psychology and lifespan development for more than 15 years. However, her real expertise in developmental science is through her kids Andrew [14] and Zoe [10] with her husband of sixteen years, Mark.

Greg Irion

fargo | nd

A bicycling and ice fishing enthusiast, this dad to daughter Cecilia [9], spends his days talking dirt to customers in the market for a new Oreck Vacuum or simple cleaning products. Outside of work Greg is active in his church and passionately enjoys working with the Gardening Project with new Americans.

Jodee Bock

fargo | nd

Principal and founder of Bock’s Office Transformational Consulting in Fargo, Jodee coaches organizations and individuals in achieving the lives of their dreams. Sometimes that includes helping them reconnect with those dreams before creating a plan to help them get there. Jodee also facilitates master mind groups studying the 1937 classic Think and Grow Rich and is the author of two blogs, three books, and several articles in various publications. Check her out at www.bocksoffice.com.

Carolyn Sanftleben

fargo | nd

Owner of Relaxation Plus, Carolyn is the mother of two grown children. As a certified craniosacral therapist, licensed massage therapist and reflexologist, she is dedicated to individual wellness. Carolyn is passionate about working with children to live a better way of life. She likes to spend time with her family and friends, making a difference in the lives of others personally and professionally.

Patricia Carlson

dilworth

| mn

An award-winning freelance writer and reporter who specializes in parenting, lifestyle, health, and design writing, you can view her portfolio at www.patriciacarlsonfreelance. com. She and her husband, SuperFutureDad, are proudly expecting the arrival of their first child who will undoubtedly provide an endless supply of entertaining stories of which to write. In the meantime, you can watch her bump grow on Valley News Live where she reports under the name Tricia O'Connor!

Roxane Salonen

fargo | nd

Tends a familial garden of five unique flowers with her husband, Troy, in their Fargo plot. An award-winning children's author and freelance writer, she muses about family life weekly in her blog, Peace Garden Mama www.roxanesalonen.blogspot.com fargo | nd

Mom to Jack [8] and Ellie [5], Laura knows no other word to describe family life other than "busy". Along with the mom title comes’ elementary teacher, school counselor, PTA member, softball and T-ball coach, Love and Logic educator, wife, housekeeper, and now mini-van activities chauffeur. When a little “me-time” can be squeezed in, you may find Laura playing softball, attending Redhawks games, playing golf, pool lounging or simple spending time out with friends.

70 strands of human hair are lost on average per day

43% of homemade dinners served in the US include vegetables

1 recycled glass jar saves enough energy equal to having a TV on for 3 hours

A Grandin, ND native, and the little sister to two older brothers, Jenny graduated from Interstate Business College in Fargo with a degree in Travel Business Management. For the past ten years, she has been employed with Tharaldson Property Management and works as an executive assistant. Jenny and her husband, Paul [and high-school sweetheart] of thirteen years, live in West Fargo with their two children, McKenzie [12] and Levi [9]. When not attending her kids’ activities, she enjoys relaxing at the lake with her family. Jenny is a wanna-be scrapbooker who would like to someday delve into the hobby...when she has more time!