School Field Trips Nostalgia – remembering the days when school field trips were CHEAP and the schools actually took school kids on school busses OUTSIDE of their zip codes.
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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
Childhood Traditions That Faded Away
Childhood Traditions That Faded Away – I’ve noticed that some of the childhood traditions from when I was kid aren’t necessarily getting passed on to my
Finding Ways to Discourage A Child from Quitting
Finding Ways to Discourage A Child from Quitting – It becomes a struggle between parents and kids on whether or not the child should be allowed to quit.
You Can Foster Motivation for Your Children But You Can’t Create It
You Can Foster Motivation for Your Children But You Can’t Create It – There are times when people (especially children) have a talent, but lack motivation
How Parents Handle Kids Performance Anxiety
How Parents Handle Kids Performance Anxiety – Are kids today better at coping with performance anxiety than when we were young? Which is worse
The High Cost of Youth Sports
The High Cost of Youth Sports – Years ago, a child gifted in sports could advance through the ranks based on talent alone. Now, major financial backing
School Head Lice Policies Fail to Protect Kids
It’s head lice season. Unfortunately, you can’t count on the schools for much support thanks to lax (or non-existent) school head lice policies for some Metro Detroit school districts.
Gymtimidation is all in your head
Gymtimidation and “Judgement Free Zone” gyms are scare marketing tactics incorporated by some chain gyms. These gyms prey on fitness newcomers and make
Parenting Challenges Ranked
Parenting Challenges Ranked – 10 of the biggest obstacles and parenting challenges I’ve faced as a mother so far! Ranked in order of difficulty from Sibling
Non-Traditional Funerals
Non-Traditional Funerals – When are non-traditional funerals a great celebration and when are non-traditional funerals seemingly selfish to other
