Give Thanks: Kids Who Practice Gratitude Grow in Health, Happiness and Learning
My grandson D.J. performs a trick these days that makes us all melt. His dad calls out, “D.J., you’re welcome.” To which D.J. chirps,...
You Can’t Make Me: Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-willed Child.
For 22 years, 6 months and 21 days, I was a perfect parent. I knew exactly how to get babies to sleep, toddlers to...
Park, Picnic & Play: Family Friendly Places to Enjoy The Outdoors
Nothing embodies summer more than a casual picnic. Mention it to your kids and they instantly smile. There’s just something magical about eating food...
Summer Fitness For Bodies and Brains
It’s July…do you know where your kids are?
According to a new report, too many are indoors, eating junk, and losing ground in school.
Pointing to...
Top Finds In Toys
Some seasons feel like life in fast motion. Long before Labor Day, my little granddaughters have dog-eared catalogs of coveted Halloween costumes. Now, almost...
College Bound: What To Know As They Go
Congratulations! Your son or daughter graduated from high school! Now, the freshman year of college is on your doorstep, and it’s a huge transition...
Musician Helps Kids Who Stutter
Early intervention is the key to helping prevent stuttering and speech problems.
For many people, springtime brings hope and joyful anticipation. But for those who...
Decisions, Decisions: Michigan’s Expanding Public School Choices
Researchers estimate the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions a day. If that’s true, I’d guess that parenting decisions add a couple thousand a...
Use Your Own Money: How To Start Your Child On An Allowance
A teen magazine caught my daughter’s eye in the store recently. She wanted it, but not enough to spend her allowance. This is exactly...
Eat Together
How to reclaim the tradition of eating together at the family table.
These are busy days and most are over-scheduled with family members headed in...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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