Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy with Sandee Koski Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Sign-in opens at 5 pm) Redford Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 This workshop will explore six skills parents can use to become more effective advocates for their child with a disability, including: * understanding your child’s disability * knowing your…
Whether parents choose to homeschool or enroll in institutional methods of education, the pressure to academically prepare for what’s next is increasing year to year. Buzzwords such as “Kindergarten readiness” coupled with the Third-Grade Reading Law signed by Governor Snyder this past October surely have many parents wondering how to ready their young learners. As an Early Childhood Advocate and toddler…
If I had a dime for every time a caregiver asked me how to tell when their child will be able to stop using their booster seat, I’d have so many dimes. So. Many. Dimes. So let’s answer that question: Your child is ready for the seat belt alone when they can pass what’s commonly referred to as the 5…
When you sit down to discuss your estate plan with your spouse and attorney, it is important to decide not only how your loved ones will receive your assets, but also why. Most of us choose to think that our heirs will be responsible enough to handle any inheritance we pass down to them. However, the reality is that many…
If you have a child near puberty age then I’m sure you already know what I’m about to tell you: it’s awkward. But it doesn’t have to be… well, for us parents anyway. We did our time on that roller coaster and now it’s our job to supervise the next wave of riders: our children. Growing up in the 90’s…
Micro-Aggressions revolve around Intention and Impact. In too many scenarios there is a dismissive and callous approach to stereotypical statements, racial jokes, and obvious offensiveness. Yesterday in Target a lady and a man waved at my son. He did not wave back (which is unusual for him I usually have to remind him not to talk to strangers). They continued…
When families choose to use out of home care options, the need for bridging the school to home connection is the key to success. Whether you are leaving a child in friends and family care or choosing a licensed childcare program, being involved in your child’s day while you are away ensures an easier transition for your little one and…
Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro…
We all know February 14 is Valentines Day. What if there was a way to spread out the love and appreciation all month long? What if we could use the opportunity to teach our kids the value of kind words? Well last year I found some card-stock paper hearts at the Target Dollar Spot that I thought would make cute…
Weight loss, potty-train, get organized…what are your parenting goals this year? Think about that for about ten seconds before contininung to read. Okay got it? Good. The goals or goal that you thought about is one that must be of some importance to you so I want to propose a new way to consider this first month of the year…talk…
