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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.

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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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Etiquette Rules for Children

Etiquette Rules for Children

Ten Etiquette Rules for Children – Teaching manners to your children gives them the tools to function and succeed as adults.

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Oakland County Moms full listing of summer events.

Parenting Hindsight

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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