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Nerd Parenting – Why I Want my Kids to be Geeks
I am of the belief that the nerd label gets a bad rap. I want my kids to have nerd and geek tendencies.
Read MoreOakland County Moms on WDIV Local 4 News – Click on Detroit
WDIV Local 4 News – Click on Detroit Oakland County Moms has been featured on WDIV Local 4 News numerous times since June of 2010.
Read MoreSave Money on Baby Products – Consumer Reports Tips
I interviewed Sandra Gordon, author of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, for tips on how to save money on shopping for baby products like formula, car seats, diapers, cribs etc…
Read MoreDWTS Season 18 Predictions
Season 18 of Dancing With the Stars begins Monday and I’m looking forward to getting hooked again. There’s a ton of celebrity status here and I’m going to take this opportunity to place some predictions on who will do well this season.
Read MoreRochester Hills State of the City 2014 Address
I reside in Rochester Hills and was invited by the Mayor’s office to attend the Rochester Hills’ State of the City Address in March 13, 2014. I know this is very specific to one city, but I think it’s interesting and useful information for many.
Read MoreShould We Let Our Kids Go On Spring Break
Our parenting question of the day… Should we let our kids go on spring break when they’re in high school?
Read MoreParenting – The Importance of Me Time
I’m guilty. Yes, I lost site of my own identity after having my kids. They consumed my life – partly due to the typical demands that come with raising children, but also largely due to the fact that they had special needs.
Read MorePros and Cons of Early and Late Kindergarten Enrollment
What age is best for Kindergarten is likely the first challenge parents face in regards to their child’s start in academics. This is an especially difficult question for parents of children whose birthdays fall near Kindergarten registration cutoff dates and cusps.
Read MoreParenting Hindsight – Successes and Tips
Fresh from my parenting hindsight mistakes column, I’m returning with some tips that have worked quite well thus far in raising my pre-teens. I’m due for a self pat on the back after beating myself up a little :).
Read MoreParenting Hindsight – Mistakes? I’ve Made a Few
Hindsight is 20/20. Parenting hindsight is even clearer. My oldest will be entering his teen years very soon so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of my parenting “D’OH!” moments – the philosophies and modes of thinking I kind of struck out on.
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