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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Weight Training Tips for Kids / What Age is the Best to Start Weightlifting?

Weight Training Tips for Kids

Weight Training Tips for Kids – How to introduce your child to weight training. Weightlifting tips and weight training safety! What’s the best age for starting your child on a weight training program? I was planning to hold off weight lifting with my son until he reached puberty. Instead, I started him a bit early, at 10 years old, for a variety of reasons.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

When Does the Fun End for Kids?

When Does the Fun End for Kids?

When Does the Fun End for Kids? When the fun of being a kid slowly melts into more responsibility in school, less fun on the playground, and more

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Do Allowances Work?

Do Allowances Work?

Do Allowances Work? Tips for allowances PLUS helpful apps that can manage the process. Should you ask kids to do chores in return for getting a fixed amount of money? I don’t recall getting an allowance as a child. I

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters – Solutions for helping your child who is a picky eater PLUS physical, sensory, and emotional reasons why children develop food sensitivities and food jags.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

What Are The Most Difficult Years of Parenting?

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

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Brain Foods for Preschool Children

Brain Foods for Preschool Children

Brain Foods for Preschool Children – Brain foods and power snacks for preschool-age children. Brain-boosting recipes to increase cognitive skills and

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Test Taking Tips for Students

Test Taking Tips for Students

Test taking tips for students. Whether it’s an ACT, SAT or third grade pop spelling quiz, some kids, no matter how smart they may be, have a tough time taking tests.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids – The Nature Conservancy has designed a nature scavenger hunt for kids of all ages to discover and learn about the

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Teaching Children Meditation

Teaching Children Meditation for Relaxation

Teaching Children Meditation for Relaxation and Cognitive Growth – suggested methods for teaching children meditation, quiet time or solitude. By

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