Oral health care is a critical part of a child’s development. Without it, they’re susceptible to conditions that can be both painful and embarrassing. Each year during National Children’s Dental Health Month, health providers and educators promote the importance of oral hygiene and pediatric care. In support of this initiative, here are the most common dental problems found among children:…
Divorce, nowadays, is surprisingly common; approximately 827,000 divorces happen every year. As healthcare costs climb across the United States, many happily married couples have to make a seemingly impossible decision: stay married and lose major healthcare benefits, or divorce to keep disability payments. Insurance is a universally complicated matter to begin with. Now, complications between private health insurance and government…
An interview with the director of Black and Brown Theater’s “Blessed: A Christmas Carol Adaptation”, Kennikki Jones-Jones. Artistic Director Emilio Rodriguez sat down with Kennikki to talk about directing this timely, family-friendly script and her experience bringing her son, Phoenix, (who plays the part of Tim in the play) to work with her.
So you say you want to homeschool? Without question, homeschooling is a viable way to educate your children. And you’re not alone in choosing this educational option as the number of parents choosing to homeschool grows each day. But what can you really expect as a homeschooler? What are you really in for? Here are 10 things that top the…
The original Disney movie, Aladdin was released in 1992 quickly became a favorite in our home. Movie nights with my son (now age 22) usually consisted of watching Aladdin or The Lion King. The Genie is definitely one of our favorite characters of all time. I’m so thrilled that Disney has decided to bring this classic to life in a live-action…
OMG it’s Raining…at Disney Guest Blogger – Nina Fabinski (www.facebook.com/wordofmouse) So…you spent your magical savings on the vacation of a life time and OOPS…it’s raining. This is one of the BIGGEST fears for many of my clients, but it shouldn’t be. What does one do if their vacation happens in the middle of a Florida sprinkle? NOTE: Many, many vacations…
MDM Writer Katie and I attended a Momtography class for free in exchange for writing this review. All opinions (and photographs!) are our own. When I was in my teens I was obsessed with disposable cameras. I loved to photograph any and everything, wait for the camera to be developed, and sift through my photos to see how they’d turned…
Sydney Paige backpacks & lunchboxes: These fun, unique and high-quality backpacks are sure to be voted “most popular” this year! What we love most about the line is the “buy one, give one back” model. With every purchase of a backpack the company will then donate one to a child in need. Not only will another child receive a Sydney…
We have been writing about a lot of fun things to do with your children now that it is cold outside. Here is a recap of some of the directories we have so far: Beat the Winter Blues – our indoor family fun guide for: Wayne County Oakland County Macomb County Washtenaw County Livingston County Other activities around Metro Detroit: …
This week we joined our friends from Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood at Kids Gotta Play. Kids Gotta Play is located in New Hudson on Grand River, a few miles from 96/696 and 275. This is basically a showroom for play structures and trampolines, but the awesome part is that you can pay just $5 per child and you and your children…
