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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Should Every Child Get a Trophy?

Should Every Child Get a Trophy? – What message does it send the winners (and losers) when every child gets the same trophy in the sports they are

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

My Drama Free Internet Resolution

My Drama Free Internet Resolution – Teens and drama go hand in hand. Parents should help and encourage their teens to create a drama free

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

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Black Friday Shopping Tips and Strategies

Black Friday shopping tips and secrets from fashion and beauty expert Jamie Krell. I interviewed Jamie to find out the best Black Friday shopping tips and strategies.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Lamaze Class in Hindsight

Lamaze Class in Hindsight – Were Lamaze classes worth it? Or, is Lamaze a waste of time? After the pregnancy and years later, I reflect on whether Lamaze

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

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Are Kids Today TOO Cautious?

Are Kids Today TOO Cautious? I am of the belief kids, in general, aren’t taking as many risks as they did when I was growing up and I’m not sure this is a

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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

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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

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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

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

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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

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