For many families, the summer brings fun as well the need to plan ahead for fall! If you are the adult of a four year old, then the Great Start Readiness Program may be the perfect fit for your child’s early education. This no cost preschool for eligible four year old children is funded by the state and available across…
When your child gets to the age when they are about to start driving, you have to decide what car they will use. As much as you want to get them something cool they will love, you also have to factor in how safe the vehicle is. Here are a few features that you should consider when choosing the first…
Self-Care simply means looking after yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, as well as psychologically.
Almost two billion Muslims around the world will begin to celebrate Ramadan, a month-long fast of worship and learning self-restraint. Muslims will abstain from food, drink, and intercourse while fasting. Muslims fast as an act of worship to God, described in the Quran: “Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you,…
“Ramadan is the time for family” and together, with our loved ones, we share meals, practice patience, recite the Holy Quran, pray, reflect, and give back. Read about how to support friends, family, co-workers and others in their observance of Ramadan.
As we approach the Class Of 2022 High School Senior portrait booking season, local Master Portrait Artist Marla Michele Must of Enchanted Photography shares some wisdom and considerations for parents who are about to embark on their child’s senior year. 1. Get ready for a whirlwind year. Senior year is busy and full of excitement. Staying organized and planning ahead will take the edge off of…
Literacy is encouraged in the classroom, and at home year round. However, during the month of March we tend to “step up” our game a little more. For March is reading month this year I created a calendar for families. The calendar consists of daily activities that parents can do with their child at home. These activities are all literacy…
If you are having trouble with making changes at home and getting your children to follow suit with taking necessary strides towards improving the status of the environment, you are not alone. Many parents struggle to teach their children effective ways to help make the environment sustainable. Teach the Facts of the Situation Intentional, conscious parenting means that you have…
It’s up to you to protect your child from hazards and to familiarize yourself with the safety risks in and around your home and community. While your child will no doubt experience the occasional slip and tumble (after all, that’s part of being a kid), there are a few things you can do to ensure your child doesn’t suffer from…
Is your child just beginning to identify their letters, learn how to support the next levels with these Early Emergent Reader steps.
Honor Sheard, a fiercely devoted wife and mother as well as the environment, safety and security manager at Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) Detroit refinery, is receiving statewide recognition as the 2020 MFG Woman of the Year by the Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA).
Children ages 6 weeks to 12 years can come to SELF and know that their needs and challenges will be met and their strengths and abilities praised and grown.
Among Us Hide & Seek tips, settings and rules for playing the game with your family. Hide and Seek version of Among Us.
Feb. 11th is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Here’s 11 ways you can spark & develop your child’s interest in STEM. .
Has your high school or college grad recently expressed interest in moving out? 17% of Americans live in rented apartments, so your young adult is not alone in seeking independence. Help your child find their first apartment and prepare to move into their own place in Detroit with these tips. Figure Out Finances When it comes to moving out, your…
