Why Dad Matters: Part 2 — Research Piece
“STAR WARS! STAR WARS! STAR WARS!” My boys chanted these words until I relented. I grabbed the FireStick remote, flipped to Disney+ and clicked on Episode II: Attack of the […]
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WHY DAD MATTERS: Part 1 – Experience/Opinion Piece
Author’s note: this is a two-part post. Part one will focus on the author’s own experience and opinion. Part two will dive into some data research in order to build […]
HOME SCHOOL CULTURE: Community in the Great Lakes Bay Region
When our family decided to home school, we tried to make purposeful decisions that would help create life experiences for our kids that revolved around community. We either joined existing […]
2019 Michigan Great BUDDY WALK®
NATIONAL BUDDY WALK® Program PROMOTES INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME in Celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month The 2019 MI great Buddy Walk® is one of over 250 Buddy […]
Tips & Words of Wisdom for Parents of First Time Middle Schoolers
Middle School!!! These two words loom over my household as the first day of school quickly approaches. I will be a mother of a middle schooler and what makes this […]
School at Home – The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS)
The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS) The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS) is a 100% free K-12 online school located in Bay City, Michigan. We are proud to serve Bay, […]
Home School!?!?
Amy is a mother and an educator. She and her husband have been homeschooling their children for seven years. Home School!?!? It’s true, and I’ll be completely honest. Eight years […]
“MY BROTHER”: Local Mother & Daughter Teach Kids About Epilepsy
MY BROTHER: Local Mother & Daughter Teach Kids About Epilepsy A couple of years ago, my then seven year old daughter, Abby and I wanted to bring awareness […]
Our Special Needs Journey
This is the story of a Great Lakes Bay family’s journey navigating parenting a child in our community with special needs. To protect the privacy of this family, we have […]
Ask the Parents: Activities & Organizations for Child with Communication Disorder
Activities & Organizations for Child with Communication Disorder (Similar to Autism) Great Lakes Bay has many organizations that offer programs for children who have been diagnosed with autism. However, children […]
Ask the Parents – Where are the SUPPORT GROUPS and EVENTS for Working Parents?
Where are the SUPPORT GROUPS and EVENTS for Working Parents? Parents who work all day are frustrated! Many are unable to find the support groups and events in the […]
Ask the Parents – First Day of Kindergarten Jitters
First Day of Kindergarten Jitters It is exciting, scary, and causes anxiety at all levels – it is the first day of school! No matter what grade your child […]
Celebrate with FAMILY on Memorial Day Weekend
Photo courtesy of the Chambers family. *Thank you for your service Nick! Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving our country. Great […]
The Lesson Planning Mommy – Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way
There are so many Easter books and adorable crafts for parents to do with your little bunnies! These neat activities will surely get your kiddos egg-cited about Easter! Monday What […]
Family Activity: Kool-Eggs
I found this AWESOME idea on Pinterest and i’m so Egg-cited to try it! Thanks, heyjenrenee.com! We’re dyeing Easter eggs with Kool-Aid…. I mean, why not? It smells fruity and […]