What Does the Term Helicopter Moms Mean to You? The term “helicopter moms” or “helicopter parent” is strange to me. I’ve never been called one (at least
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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
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids?
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids? I’m sure you’ve heard the psychological advice from today’s specialists that states we should “validate
Bad Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
A tale of bad sportsmanship in youth sports. Can there be a “win at all cost” mentality, even in a basketball league for kids that are barely 5 years old?
Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Advice for parents of children suffering from Eosinophilic Esophagitis. My daughter has had Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Family Traditions – The Ties That Bind
Family traditions are the ties that bind my family together and make us the tight-knit family that we are. Every once in a while, usually when life is
Pay it Backward
Selfishness can cause those who pay it forward to pay it backward. We’re all too familiar with the phrase “Pay It Forward.” Wikipedia defines it as
Do We Really Need All These Baby Gadgets?
I was browsing over a “Best Products” list for babies. Do new moms really feel they need some of these baby gadgets? I’m going to sound like my mother here… maybe I’m getting old
High Cost of Family Fun
High Cost of Family Fun – Are moms and families getting “priced out” of the fun places to go in Metro Detroit? Is affordable family fun in Oakland County
I Miss Video Stores
I miss video stores and the camaraderie of going to the video store with friends or family to pick out a movie. The latest media trend is ditching from mp3
Facebook Oversharing Moms
Do you know any facebook oversharing moms? Are you annoyed by moms who plaster your facebook timeline with constant family status updates?
