With summer just around the corner, more people are out and about — whether it’s kids riding their bikes alongside the road or people piling into their cars for a summer road trip, there are more people and vehicles on the roads. In fact, Americans spend about 87 minutes each and every day in their cars. This is why it’s…
According to a study by Pew Research Center, 57% of American fathers believe fatherhood is central to their identity. Fatherhood poses unique challenges for men. From raising children to keeping themselves healthy, parenting is unlike any other experience. Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sat down with other fathers to discuss the joys and struggles…
Here it is just weeks after Christmas and at my house all but few of those “must have ” toys sit abandoned under beds, in toy boxes or just in the way. My boys have very short attention spans when it comes to toys and as they get older their interest is waning. Birthdays are fast approaching which means Aunts,…
William Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Well, ask any parent that question and they just may have a few answers to share! 2012 brought us baby names like “Blue Ivy” and in 2013, we were introduced to “North West.” Just before these famous babes were dubbed, pop culture was forever transformed as Game of Thrones entered the media scene. …
Dust off your grill and grab your swimsuits, because the lazy days of summer are here! The Seattle Children’s Research Institute found that almost 50% of preschool-aged children do not spend even just one session of outdoor play each day. Outdoor play is linked to better mental and physical health, so now is the time to make it happen!…
Traditions Holidays mean family and traditions no matter where you look, in all different corners of the world. Whether it be Ramadan, Christmas, Rosh Hashanah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, etc. This Ramadan I am so excited to start engaging my girls in traditions that they will be excited about and look forward to year after year. Firstly, what is Ramadan? In short,…
As a mom of an extroverted, spunky and fun child I am always learning. My kid knows more people than I do which I consider a big deal. We were in the library recently when he yelled out “Owen” to a random kid. I thought this child is making up names. Sure enough, the preschooler that my son yelled to…
For many parents, leaving preschool is mixed with feelings of excitement to see their child move on to kindergarten. For some, there is also anxiety. Parents are not sure what to expect and often find themselves questioning their child’s readiness. Is my child ready for kindergarten in Michigan? This is a major concern for many pre-kindergarten parents. The urgency to…
Kelly’s Top Ten Tips for Breastfeeding Success! Virtually anyone is capable of breastfeeding successfully. We are capable of growing our babies in our wombs, we are also capable of continuing to sustain this baby with our milk alone! If women couldn’t breastfeed, we wouldn’t have survived as a species. That being said, why does it seem that so many women…
Written by Metro Detroit Mommy Guest Blogger: Jill Reiter – The After Baby Lady Postpartum Doula Services LLC Photo Credit: Studio 11.11 Photography The postpartum phase immediately after birth is one that you will remember forever. Postpartum is the time after you have a baby like prenatal is the time before your baby arrives. Here some tips for the hours…
Sarah is greeted at the door of the toddlers room by her 15 month old daughter, Peyton. “I love you,” Peyton says. Sarah replies “I love you.” “Hungry,” says Peyton. “ “We will eat when we get home.” Just after finishing her Cheerios, Peyton says “more” to her mother. “You want more Cheerios, Peyton.” Peyton nods her head yes. Then…
If your family is anything like me, on top of all the other tasks I am responsible for, I do the taxes each year. It is not an easy task for sure. As a business owner, things are even more complicated. I have been using H&R Block online services for a few years, even before they contacted me to do this…
March is National Reading Month! During this month, we are encouraged to read every single day. One of my favorite things to do is read to my six-month-old grandson. He loves to hear the stories, look at the pictures, and touch the pages of a board book. He especially loves it if there is a song involved in the story. …
It’s no secret that driving can be dangerous; according to the U.S. Department of Justice, motor vehicle accidents make up 52% of all personal injury cases. However, not all dangers of driving are immediately apparent to all drivers. Some of the most dangerous driving scenarios, in fact, are the ones that get overlooked. The following are some of the most…
Divorce is becoming increasingly common in the United States. In fact, between 40 and 50% of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. As a result, thousands of individuals face emotional stress and confusion every year as they go through the difficult process of ending a marriage. After the decision to divorce has been made, many want the situation to be…
