Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? The short answer is THEY DO. The long answer is it involves inaccurate stereotypes (usually by dads) that mutter things
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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 Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone?
What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone? I used to think there was a designated age that was the “legal” age for a child to be left home alone, and that
Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents
Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents – Don’t be sad as your children grow – CELEBRATE the accomplishments! Many parents
What Are The Most Difficult Years of Parenting?
What Are The Most Difficult Years of Parenting? – Infant, Toddler, Tween, or Teen? – which is/was your least favorite stage of parenting? Now that my kids
Parenting From The Past
Parenting from the past… “now, when I was a kid” Mistakes in judgment I’ve made in trying to parent based on MY childhood experiences. I think it’s only
Don’t Be A Slave to the Fitness Industry
Don’t Be A Slave to the Fitness Industry – You don’t need a Fit Bit, a Peloton, a smart fitness mirror, expensive workout clothes, or the latest crazy exercise routine to lose weight or increase your fitness level.
The Mysteries of Parenting
The Mysteries of Parenting – from toilet paper rolls to bad pizza. I’ll just never figure out some aspects of parenting that continue to effect the lives of
The Importance of Me Time for Parents
The Importance of Me Time for Parents – I’m guilty. Yes, I lost site of my own identity after having my kids. They consumed my life – partly due to the
How Do I Teach My Teen To Have Confidence When I Didn’t Have Any?
Confidence in a child is a necessary trait in surviving many of life’s teen year challenges. How, as a parent, do I teach my teen to have confidence when
Should Teens Work in High School?
Should Teens Work in High School? I sometimes wonder how much, or even IF, my teen high school job experiences helped when I was growing up.
