Keeping Kids Active During Summer Months – Why parents can’t compete with schools and free summer fun ideas to keep the kids active during summer vacation.
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Oakland County Moms founder Lisa LaGrou shares personal articles about Oakland County and Metro Detroit, MI news, parenting, and entertainment, kids, and life
Role of Siblings in Autism Treatment
Role of Siblings in Autism Treatment – The greatest help in helping my ASD / Aspberger’s Syndrome child in his progress turned out to be his younger sister.
Are School Graduations Going Overboard?
Are School Graduations Going Overboard? Pre-school graduation, Kindergarten graduation, 8th grade graduation? High-cost parties & ceremonies. Where
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
My Mom is My Google
My Mom is My Google, A Mother’s Day tribute to my mom – My mother never ceases to amaze me. Whenever I have a question about something, I give
Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore?
Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? The short answer is THEY DO. The long answer is it involves inaccurate stereotypes (usually by dads) that mutter things
Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents
Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents – Don’t be sad as your children grow – CELEBRATE the accomplishments! Many parents
What Are The Most Difficult Years of Parenting?
What Are The Most Difficult Years of Parenting? – Infant, Toddler, Tween, or Teen? – which is/was your least favorite stage of parenting? Now that my kids
Parenting From The Past
Parenting from the past… “now, when I was a kid” Mistakes in judgment I’ve made in trying to parent based on MY childhood experiences. I think it’s only
