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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

The Three Laws of Homework

The Three Laws of Homework

The Three Laws of Homework PLUS tips get children to do their homework and manage the homework flow through the school year. Expert advice from parenting expert Chick Moorman.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

The Case for Smaller Birthday Parties for Kids

Smaller Birthday Parties for Kids

The case for the smaller birthday parties for kids and teens – Gone are my kids’ days of Chuck E Cheese-type birthday parties, I’m making a case for scaled-back

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Weight Training Tips for Kids / What Age is the Best to Start Weightlifting?

Weight Training Tips for Kids

Weight Training Tips for Kids – How to introduce your child to weight training. Weightlifting tips and weight training safety! What’s the best age for starting your child on a weight training program? I was planning to hold off weight lifting with my son until he reached puberty. Instead, I started him a bit early, at 10 years old, for a variety of reasons.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Have You Ever Played Hooky WITH Your Kids?

Have You Ever Played Hooky WITH Your Kids?

Have you ever played hooky WITH your children? Did your parents ever pull you out of school when you were little just for a special day? Not a sick day or kids cutting school… but something special?

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Parenting Schizophrenia / how to parent a child with Schizophrenia / Symptoms of Schizophrenia in teens

Parenting Schizophrenia

Parenting Schizophrenia – Interview with expert Author Randye Kaye about how to parent a child with Schizophrenia. How to look for symptoms of Schizophrenia in teens. Tips and advice for how to handle a child with Schizophrenia.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Parent Teacher Communication Tips

Parent Teacher Communication Tips

Parent Teacher Communication Tips – Establishing effective communication between home and school is important to review whenever a situation like a new

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

When Does the Fun End for Kids?

When Does the Fun End for Kids?

When Does the Fun End for Kids? When the fun of being a kid slowly melts into more responsibility in school, less fun on the playground, and more

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

How to Communicate With Teens

How to Communicate With Teens

How to Communicate with Teens – By Dr. Jennifer Salerno – Tips for how to encourage positive behaviors in teens through communication and how

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

What I Would Tell My Younger Self

What I Would Tell My Younger Self

What I Would Tell My Younger Self – Watching my kids go through certain awkward times of their lives, I sometimes wonder what I would tell my younger

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