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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Brain Foods for Preschool Children

School Head Lice Policies Fail to Protect Kids

It’s head lice season. Unfortunately, you can’t count on the schools for much support thanks to lax (or non-existent) school head lice policies for some Metro Detroit school districts.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Children's Milestones

Parenting Challenges Ranked

Parenting Challenges Ranked – 10 of the biggest obstacles and parenting challenges I’ve faced as a mother so far! Ranked in order of difficulty from Sibling

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

OUCARES Family Fun Day 2025

The Power of Hypnobirthing Years Later

The Power of Hypnobirthing Years Later – the benefits of hypnobirthing last well beyond the actual birthing experience. It can be applied to other facets

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Cedar Point Rides Graveyard

Cedar Point Rides Graveyard / Cedar Point Closed Rides Tribute review & pics – As I head to Cedar Point for the umpteenth time for HalloWeekends, I wanted to pay tribute to the Cedar Point Closed Rides that

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

When Your Kids Surpass You

When Your Kids Surpass You – It’s strange to see my children capable of doing something better than I can. I had no idea it could happen this soon.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

back to school

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Back to School Lunch Ideas – Back-to-School Meal Planning: Heart-Healthy, Protein-Packed Lunches – Interview with Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN CDN

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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

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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