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
parenting
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
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
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
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Mom Versus Media Part Two – The Summer Media Allowance
I’ve come up with a plan of regulating my kids’ appetite for media and screen time this summer and I wonder if you think it might be too harsh.
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Fewer Teens Driving Due to High Cost of Car Ownership
There are fewer teens driving due to high cost of car ownership – this according to a study of teen drivers by Driving-Tests.org. While cost is definitely
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids?
Do Parents Over Validate the Feelings of Kids? I’m sure you’ve heard the psychological advice from today’s specialists that states we should “validate
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Parent Teacher Email Etiquette
Parent Teacher Email Etiquette – As a parent, I wonder what goes through a teacher’s mind when discovering yet another email coming in from a parent.
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
Do We Really Need All These Baby Gadgets?
I was browsing over a “Best Products” list for babies. Do new moms really feel they need some of these baby gadgets? I’m going to sound like my mother here… maybe I’m getting old
Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events
High Cost of Family Fun
High Cost of Family Fun – Are moms and families getting “priced out” of the fun places to go in Metro Detroit? Is affordable family fun in Oakland County
