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The Joys of Having Independent Children

The Joys of Having Independent Children

The Joys of Having Independent Children – Ahhh the sweet taste of freedom. Years ago my sister sat me down and said “You have no idea, it’s like getting

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Using American History to Teach Children Life Lessons

Using American History to Teach Children Life Lessons

Using American History to Teach Children Life Lessons – A great way to talk about school with kids is to talk about American History. You can discuss historical events with children like you are telling a story and get some great responses from them.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? Should Dads Get Paternity Leave

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today?

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? – I notice a lot more dads at their kids’ school socials and sporting events, far more than I can recall when

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Pediatric Crohn's Disease

Pediatric Crohn’s Disease – Diagnosing Crohn’s Disease Early

Pediatric Crohn’s Disease – Crohn’s Disease is typically diagnosed in teens and adolescents… but what if you could identify and begin treating it much earlier? We spike with Pediatric Crohn’s Disease identification and treatment options experts Dr Robbyn Sockolow, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at New York-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky of the David Komansky Center for Children’s Health.

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Should Your Child Play Travel Baseball? / Pros & Cons of Travel Baseball

Should Your Child Play Travel Baseball?

Should Your Child Play Travel Baseball? – Is your child ready to make the jump from Little League or parks and recreation baseball to a travel baseball team? The decision to sign your child up for travel teams or Fed Ball leagues can be difficult.

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New Year's Resolutions Advice

New Year’s Resolutions Advice

New Year’s Resolutions Ideas and Advice – New Year’s resolutions can be frustrating if you’re setting yourself up to fail. The best New Years resolutions should be more about doing something you want to do as opposed to quitting something you’re already doing.

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New Year's Eve Stay At Home Fun Ideas / Things to Do on New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve Stay At Home Fun Ideas

New Year’s Eve Stay At Home Fun – fun ideas and things to do with the kids and with family when you stay home for New Year’s Eve. Do you stay at home for New Years Eve with your family or go out? Count me as one who likes to stay at home with the kids waiting for the Times Square ball to drop.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Worst Christmas Present Ever Stories

Worst Christmas Present Ever – Everyone has a “what were they thinking?” Christmas gift story. Here are some hilarious examples of gift-giving gone awry. I posted some of these holiday horror stories back in the days when AOL lists were popular. Now, I update it every holiday season with new Worst Christmas Present ever stories.

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Christmas stocking stuffer gift ideas for kids of all ages to give last-minute shoppers (including myself) a quick guide to help get the Christmas stockings

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