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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

How Old is Too Old for Trick Or Treating?

How Old is Too Old for Trick Or Treating? I guess this question goes back a generation or two. No one ever told me I had to hang up the pillowcase when

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

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How to Prevent Sibling Rivalry

Tips – how to prevent sibling rivalry. If sibling rivalry wasn’t so annoying, it might be comical. I have never heard someone have such irrational complaints

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Helping A Child Choose A College Major

Helping a child choose a college major is important. Switching majors and poor planning are costly factors that affect students AND parents! The stats eye-opening. More than 50% of college students

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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

Coaching Multisport High School Athletes

Coaching Multisport High School Athletes – Junior high and high school students playing 2 or more sports to improve their athletic skill-set can be greatly beneficial to the teen

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Raising Money Smart Kids

Raising money smart kids and tips for helping children become financially responsible. Parenting  cash-wise children ages 2-18 is getting easier thanks to new apps, programs,

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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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