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It seems like only yesterday I was looking forward to going to son’s youth baseball games and my daughter’s youth […]

Are School Graduations Going Overboard? Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation? High-cost parties & ceremonies. Where

What Does the Term Helicopter Moms Mean to You? The term “helicopter moms” or “helicopter parent” is strange to me. I’ve […]

Funny Things Kids Say – Kids can really brighten a day with their unintended humor. I love calling my friends and […]

My Mom is My Google, A Mother’s Day tribute to my mom – My mother never ceases to amaze me. […]

Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids? I’m sure you’ve heard the psychological advice from today’s specialists that states we […]

Oakland County Library Events Get Creative – Despite budget woes, Oakland County library events are getting more creative to ramp […]

Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? The short answer is THEY DO. The long answer is it involves inaccurate stereotypes […]

The High Cost of Youth Sports – Years ago, a child gifted in sports could advance through the ranks based on […]

Aquarium Fish Care for Beginners – Tips – It’s carnival season and if your child plays carnival games, you might […]