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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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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

The Joys of Having Independent Children

The Joys of Having Independent Children

The Joys of Having Independent Children – Ahhh the sweet taste of freedom. Years ago my sister sat me down and said “You have no idea, it’s like getting

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? Should Dads Get Paternity Leave

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today?

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? – I notice a lot more dads at their kids’ school socials and sporting events, far more than I can recall when

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Home Alone Training Class Review

Home Alone Training Class Review

I attended a Home Alone Training Class at the Orion Center in Orion Twp to review the class. Home alone training class is ideal for children who may find

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Tips to Help Your Child Handle Stress

Tips to Help Your Child Handle Stress

Tips to Help Your Child Handle Stress – 4 easy ways you can help your child “de-stress” and help you potentially deescalate a situation. The article comes to from Laurette Lipman, MA, LLPC, NCC of Embracing Life Counseling, LLC and Oakland County Moms.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

How to Teach Kids About Money

How to Teach Kids About Money

How to Teach Kids About Money and how to teach sound money habits to kids of any age – tips. I’ve posted a lot recently about kids and money. The more research I’ve done, the more I realize how possible it is to have positive influences on how kids handle their money very early in in their lives.

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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.

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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