You’ve packed sunscreen, floaties, and bug spray. But when it comes to staying safe on your family summer vacation, there are more hazards you need to worry about that might not have crossed your mind. To help keep you and your family safe this season, here are some summer vacation safety tips you can use whether you’re on the road,…
When I was a little girl, I had a delightful childhood. I was fortunate to live on a dead-end dirt road where I could spend the entire day exploring and playing; I suppose you could have called me a free-range child. With local neighborhood friends, I built forts in the woods behind my house, swam in a creek while catching…
Summertime is officially here, and school is out. For most families, there are days where you have run out of ideas or healthy resources for lunch and the kids are bored. Thanks to a wonderful program called MEET UP and EAT UP from Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and United Way for Southeastern Michigan, children can eat free all Summer…
There is still time for summer fun! Do you feel overwhelmed with what to do with your child over summer break? Do you often put your child in front of the television, give them a tablet to play with, or even worse give your child boring coloring worksheets to complete? If this is you, please keep reading. Accept this challenge…
On average, Americans drive just over 10,000 miles per year, and while you might think winter is the season when driving is the most dangerous what with ice, snow, and sleet making the roads slick and slippery, according to the American Automobile Association, the summer months are considered the 100 Deadliest Days for drivers. There are many different reasons for…
We love summer, we are soaking up the sun every moment we can. Free or low-cost summer activities make a fun-filled summer more manageable. Here is a list of the free splash pads in Southeast Michigan. Free Splash Pads in Oakland County Free Splash Pad in Auburn Hills Riverside Park Riverside Park rests on the banks of the Clinton River…
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…
We are diving into summer this year with a ton of activities and checking items off our summer bucket list. Ice cream and smores are always on our list of things to enjoy during the hot days of summer. We have great news for families that want to enjoy a sweet cool and creamy treat but avoid dairy, or are…
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!…
One of the best things to do during a Michigan summer is to head out to your favorite lake and relax on the shore, ride around in a boat or cool off with a swim. So which watering hole should you head to? Don’t just consider the more famous ones like Torch Lake, Lake Fenton and Lake Michigan (the third-largest…
