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...

Babysitting Co-ops: The Sitter Solution

As a parent, your calendar is likely filled with field trips, soccer games, dance recitals, music lessons, pizza parties, and more. How come your...

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,...

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...

College, Connections, Career!

Networking tips to help college grads land their first job. College graduation season is coming, launching a new crop of young adults seeking their first...

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...

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...

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...

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! To...