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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Recommendation for Later High School Start Times

School Then Vs School Now

School Then Vs School Now – Can you imagine any of the following stories taking place in an elementary, junior high, or high school now? I’m not writing this

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

The Great Sugar Cereal Debate

The Great Sugar Cereal Debate – Do you let your kids indulge in sugary cereal? If so, is it occasionally? Or for breakfast every morning? Cheerios now has

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Coping With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Unwanted Parenting Advice Stories

Unwanted Parenting Advice Stories – I will never understand why strangers in public places feel the need to offer up unwanted, unwarranted  parenting advice.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

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Funny Things Kids Say

Funny Things Kids Say – Kids can really brighten a day with their unintended humor. I love calling my friends and family when my kids say the funniest

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

An Open Letter to Trader Joe’s

My open letter to Trader Joe’s – Dear Trader Joe’s, stop taking my favorite products away! When I first met you many years ago, it was love at first sight.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Vintage Metro Detroit Places

Vintage Metro Detroit Places – Metro Detroit Memory Lane Musings from an 80s Child… The 1980s were a great time to grow up in Metro Detroit. Here

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Moms Don’t Need Parenting Labels

Are you a Free Range parent or a Helicopter Mom? If you’re like me, you’re getting tired of parenting labels or people trying to find a new rubber stamp

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Healthy Parenting Disagreements

Healthy Parenting Disagreements – my husband and I seemed to agree upon everything… before we had kids. Sound familiar? Many married couples skate through

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

We Can All Laugh About It Now

We Can All Laugh About It Now – Funny NOW, but no so funny THEN. With parenting comes SO many moments where you can laugh later, but you for

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

How Parenting Has Changed

How Parenting Has Changed – I thought my memories of being a teenager and parenting issues my parents faced would be a teaching asset once my kids reached their pre-teens / teen years – WRONG!

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