Summer Structure Parenting Tips – Kids will never admit it, but they miss the structure that the typical school day presents. It’s no wonder that parents
Education
Oakland County Education – Oakland County Moms resources for education, school districts, college scholarships, kindergarten info, school of choice, open enrollment, news
Fun Summer Recipes for Kids
Fun Summer Recipes for Kids – Easy, fun recipes for kids to make for summertime fun. Try the Cotton Candy Ice Cream Burrito recipe, Waffle Ice Cream Cake recipe, Gummi Popsicles, and the Avocado Ice Cream recipe.
Back to School Sleep Schedule Tips
Back to School Sleep Schedule Tips – The most difficult aspect of the Back to School season is getting kids to alter their sleep schedules and normalize
What to Pack for College
What to Pack for College checklist. Sending your daughter or son off to college and wondering what to pack for their journey? Those tiny dorm rooms (and a roommate to consider)
Summer Media Allowance for Kids
Summer is here and it’s time to think about kids, phones, texting, tablets, laptops, and XBoxes. My summer media allowance plan for my kids in previous summers worked out really well.
View Michigan Ballots Online 2026
View Michigan Ballots Online for Upcoming Elections – Links to MI elections by county. Educate yourself on the ballot in your district before you head to the polls.
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
How to Avoid the Summer Learning Slide
Tips on how to avoid the Summer Learning Slide. I participated in a webinar recently that discussed helpful tips to prevent the academic summer learning.
Metroparks FREE Swim Lessons 2026
Metroparks Water Safety Tips PLUS info about Metroparks FREE Swim Lessons – As the temps warm up and pools and beaches start opening up for the season, it is a great time to review the lifesaving tips to keep you and your children safe in and around the water this summer.
Summer Homeschooling Tips
Summer Homeschooling Tips – I did some brainstorming a couple weeks ago about what our goals were for the kids this summer. In addition to typical summer
