How to Hatch a Butterfly Cocoon (with video) – Hatching and releasing a butterfly from its cocoon is a fun and educational process for kids (and adults) to observe.
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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Teen Bodybuilding Statistics
Teen Bodybuilding Statistics – Teen bodybuilding and exercise has been put under the microscope by the AAP. The AAP (American Association of Pediatrics) has
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
When Mean Girls Become Mean Moms
When Mean Girls Become Mean Moms – Gossip. As parents we try our best to warn our kids of the negative impact and hurt talking behind the backs
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
The Joy of Grandparenting
The Joy of Grandparenting – I abuse the cliche’ “I wish I could stop time.” I’m the mom that looks at her kids and wants things to slow down. They grow up
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Summer Media Allowance Update
Summer Media Allowance Update – A few weeks ago I dropped the parenting hammer on my 2 kids and instituted a rigid media “allowance” for the summer
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Standing Up to Bullies
Standing Up to Bullies – As kids interact, we teach them to use their words. When toddlers play and they get frustrated, we explain to them they need to
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Youth Sports Aren’t as Much Fun as They Used to Be
It seems like only yesterday I was looking forward to going to son’s youth baseball games and my daughter’s youth soccer games. The days of watching
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids?
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids? I’m sure you’ve heard the psychological advice from today’s specialists that states we should “validate
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Bad Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
A tale of bad sportsmanship in youth sports. Can there be a “win at all cost” mentality, even in a basketball league for kids that are barely 5 years old?
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Family Traditions – The Ties That Bind
Family traditions are the ties that bind my family together and make us the tight-knit family that we are. Every once in a while, usually when life is
