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.
Education
Oakland County Education – Oakland County Moms resources for education, school districts, college scholarships, kindergarten info, school of choice, open enrollment, news
Twelve Music Education Benefits
Twelve Music Education Benefits – Children’s Music Workshop has provided 12 benefits of music education that translate far beyond school, music classes, and studios.
Save on Your Taxes While Saving for College
Save on Your Taxes While Saving for College – You can deduct the amount invested in your Michigan Education Trust (MET) savings fund on your state income
IEPs – What You Should Know
IEPs – What You Should Know – For parents of children with disabilities or special needs, determining how to provide the best educational opportunities can pose a great challenge. Navigating the special education system can at times prove quite difficult.
Kinesthetic Learners Traits
Kinesthetic Learners Traits – how to identify a Kinesthetic learner and nurture Kinesthetic learning abilities in your child. What is a Kinesthetic Learner?
How to Test for a Gifted Child
How to Test for a Gifted Child – Tips to find out how to test for a gifted child and how to enhance the education of gifted children from a conference I attended where representatives from the Michigan Association for Gifted Children (MAGC) spoke.
Red Dye 3 Ban – What It Means for Your Kids’ Behavior
Red Dye 3 Ban – What It Means for Your Kids’ Behavior. Dr. Katherine Lewitzke, Clinic Director at Bright Pine Behavioral Health explains how food dyes affect moods and behavior.
Does Your Child Have Too Much Homework?
Does Your Child Have Too Much Homework? Parents of kids of all ages are growing increasing concerned with the amount of homework doled out by their teachers
Oakland County Fire Codes & Safety Tips
Tragedy rocked West Bloomfield Twp in early February as a fire swept through a home and killed 3 children. A 12-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl perished in the fire that swept through the Pembury Lane home and trapped the kids.
College Savings Apps
College Savings Apps – Use your smart phone or tablet to help you save money for child’s tuition. These helpful apps make putting college savings within
