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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Parenting – The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love

So, we’ve all heard the old cliche – “Parenting is the most difficult job you’ll ever have.” But if you had to break it down, what would you say makes this

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Do Allowances Work?

Do Allowances Work?

Do Allowances Work? Tips for allowances PLUS helpful apps that can manage the process. Should you ask kids to do chores in return for getting a fixed amount of money? I don’t recall getting an allowance as a child. I

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters – Solutions for helping your child who is a picky eater PLUS physical, sensory, and emotional reasons why children develop food sensitivities and food jags.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Baby Milestones I Won't Miss

Baby Milestones I Won’t Miss

Baby Milestones I Won’t Miss – I’m bringing this one back after meeting up with a friend whose son is finally past the baby/toddler stage. We laughed

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Co-Parenting Tips in a Divorce Situation

Co-Parenting Tips in a Divorce Situation

Co-Parenting Tips in a Divorce Situation – Divorce is an unfortunate but unavoidable reality for many families today. It is important for divorced parents

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Family Pool and Spa Safety Tips

Family Pool and Spa Safety

Family Pool and Spa Safety – Spa and pool safety tips for families who use pools and spas on vacation or own their own backyard pool or spas.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Are School Graduations Going Overboard?

Are School Graduations Going Overboard? Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation? High-cost parties & ceremonies. Where

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

Play Date Etiquette for Parents

Play Date Etiquette for Parents

Modern Play Date Etiquette – Parenting Rules for Play Dates – Play date has replaced what used to be “spontaneous playtime.” Years ago, if a child wanted to

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events

What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone?

What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone?

What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone? I used to think there was a designated age that was the “legal” age for a child to be left home alone, and that

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