I Married My Cultural Opposite – How to manage when you marry a different family background. It’s not breaking news that my husband and I come from
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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
Helicopter Moms Get A Bad Rap
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
How to Help Kids of Any Age Get a Good Night’s Sleep
How to Help Kids of Any Age Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Tips to help your child (infant, toddler, pre-teen or teen) sleep through the night and become heavy sleepers.
Summer Brain Drain Tips
Summer Brain Drain Tips for Parents – Tips to avoid the “academic summer slide” & “summer brain drain” with Lisa LaGrou of Oakland County Moms and
Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp Review
Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp Review – lessons learned for kids AND parents extend way beyond the football field. When my son was 7, I won a chance for my son to participate in a Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp in Lake Orion.
A Non Traditional Father’s Day Tribute
A non traditional Father’s Day tribute to honor father figures. Father’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays. For much of my life,
Parenting Young Athletes to be Pro Athletes
Private lessons, professional coaches, intensive sports camps, travel teams for 5 year olds… Parenting young athletes to be pro athletes is big business.
What Do You Wish Your Parents Warned You More About?
What do you wish your parents warned you more about? Do you wish your mom or dad gave you more advice about certain aspects of life so you were better
My Mom is My Google
My Mom is My Google, A Mother’s Day tribute to my mom – My mother never ceases to amaze me. Whenever I have a question about something, I give
The Uncertain Future of Waterford Oaks Wave Pool
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool won’t open for 2025 and we’ve got ideas for the future of Waterford Oaks Wave Pool / Waterford Oaks Waterpark PLUS some old-school Waterford Oaks pics & memories. Oakland County Parks wants to know your thoughts too. Fill out the survey on how you think Waterford Oaks should be used for the future.
