Lamaze Class in Hindsight – Were Lamaze classes worth it? Or, is Lamaze a waste of time? After the pregnancy and years later, I reflect on whether Lamaze
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Oakland County Moms founder Lisa LaGrou shares personal articles about Oakland County and Metro Detroit, MI news, parenting, and entertainment, kids, and life
What does it mean to be Vegan?
What does it mean to be Vegan? It seems some Vegans are more willing to consume manufactured foods containing unnatural, harmful ingredients than they are
Are Kids Today TOO Cautious?
Are Kids Today TOO Cautious? I am of the belief kids, in general, aren’t taking as many risks as they did when I was growing up and I’m not sure this is a
How to Hatch a Butterfly Cocoon (with video)
How to Hatch a Butterfly Cocoon (with video) – Hatching and releasing a butterfly from its cocoon is a fun and educational process for kids (and adults) to observe.
Teen Bodybuilding Statistics
Teen Bodybuilding Statistics – Teen bodybuilding and exercise has been put under the microscope by the AAP. The AAP (American Association of Pediatrics) has
When Mean Girls Become Mean Moms
When Mean Girls Become Mean Moms – Gossip. As parents we try our best to warn our kids of the negative impact and hurt talking behind the backs
The Joy of Grandparenting
The Joy of Grandparenting – I abuse the cliche’ “I wish I could stop time.” I’m the mom that looks at her kids and wants things to slow down. They grow up
Summer Media Allowance Update
Summer Media Allowance Update – A few weeks ago I dropped the parenting hammer on my 2 kids and instituted a rigid media “allowance” for the summer
Mom Versus Media Part Two – The Summer Media Allowance
I’ve come up with a plan of regulating my kids’ appetite for media and screen time this summer and I wonder if you think it might be too harsh.
Standing Up to Bullies
Standing Up to Bullies – As kids interact, we teach them to use their words. When toddlers play and they get frustrated, we explain to them they need to
