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Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? – I notice a lot more dads at their kids’ school socials and sporting […]

Essential oils tips for beginners – About essential oils whether using them with a diffuser or topically. My introduction to […]

MLB Standings Board Project for Kids – Make your own giant Major League Baseball standing board using the following items. […]

The Prom Parenting Double Standard – Is it me, or does prom night seem to be a night where rational […]

My Kids Love The Brady Bunch – I’ve come full-circle with The Brady Bunch. When I was growing up it dominated […]

Our parenting question of the day… Should we let our kids go on spring break when they’re in high school? […]

Bankrupt Toys R Us is looking to close another 200 stores. Locally, 70-year-old Metro Detroit institution Doll Hospital and Toy […]

ALDI vs Meijer – I was reluctant to try ALDI. As a creature of habit, I always figured I might […]

What do you wish your parents warned you more about? Do you wish your mom or dad gave you more […]

It’s head lice season. Unfortunately, you can’t count on the schools for much support thanks to lax (or non-existent) school […]