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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

School Art Teachers Appreciation

School Art Teachers Appreciation

School Art Teachers Appreciation – When there is so much talk about budget cuts in schools, the one facet in elementary schools no one sticks up for is the Art Teacher.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Antiques Appraisal Advice

Antiques Appraisal Advice

Antiques Appraisal Advice – How Much is the Stuff in Your Basement Worth? – I interviewed antique appraisal expert Patrick van der Vorst, founder

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

I Married My Cultural Opposite

I Married My Cultural Opposite – How to manage when you marry a different family background. It’s not breaking news that my husband and I come from

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Helicopter Moms Get A Bad Rap

What Does the Term Helicopter Moms Mean to You? The term “helicopter moms” or “helicopter parent” is strange to me. I’ve never been called one (at least

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Parenting Young Athletes to be Pro Athletes

Parenting Young Athletes to be Pro Athletes

Private lessons, professional coaches, intensive sports camps, travel teams for 5 year olds… Parenting young athletes to be pro athletes is big business.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Waterford Oaks Wave Pool / Waterford Oaks Waterpark / The Uncertain Future of Waterford Oaks

The Uncertain Future of Waterford Oaks Wave Pool

Waterford Oaks Wave Pool won’t open for 2025 and we’ve got ideas for the future of Waterford Oaks Wave Pool / Waterford Oaks Waterpark PLUS some old-school Waterford Oaks pics & memories. Oakland County Parks wants to know your thoughts too. Fill out the survey on how you think Waterford Oaks should be used for the future.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Are Kids of Today Lacking Shared Experiences?

Are Kids of Today Lacking Shared Experiences?

We are becoming a culture of fewer and fewer shared experiences. The kids of today have unprecedented amounts of choices their parents never had but I wonder

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

The Growing Older Double Standard

The Growing Older Double Standard

The Growing Older Double Standard – Men can basically do what they want as they get older with little repercussion or questioning from the world around them. Women? Not so much…. at least not without judgment.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Little Children - Big Messes

Little Children – Big Messes

Little Children – Big Messes – What’s the biggest mess you’ve ever had to clean up after your kids? My top 3 biggest messes in parenting (so far)

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