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…
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1% of all pregnancies are stillborn, and each year about 24,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. Even more prevalent is miscarriage. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates 10-25% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, usually in the first semester.…
Whilst attempting to prove me wrong, my husband actually said to me the other day, “What, you don’t believe me? Google it like you do everything else!” Yep. He got me there. I like to ask questions. Most of us do! We ask our BFFs how long a fever should last before going to the doctor, we ask the Cartwheel…
Holiday Nights Dinner Package at the Eagle Tavern takes place in historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn during the month of December. We were able to attend the festivities courtesy of the Henry Ford so we could share our experience with you. The dinner package includes a delectable holiday feast in the Eagle Tavern and admission to Holiday Nights. Both events…
It can be an expensive luxury to renovate your home, and sometimes the price alone can be off putting. However, depending on what you want to achieve there are a lot of low-cost ways to revamp your home. Sometimes all you really need is a few small changes in a room to make a difference. These 4 tips will help…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan More than 102 million American adults have unhealthy cholesterol levels. Because there are no symptoms, many individuals with high cholesterol remain unaware that they carry a higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.…
Last week we dropped by Bricks OnTheMove in St. Clair Shores to check out their new space. The LEGO Store and play space is located at 28905 Harper, just south of 12 Mile Road. The facility hosts birthday parties, group gatherings and LEGO and Robotics classes. Rosaleigh (age 8), Carlyn (age 5) and Naomi (age 2) all had a fantastic…
In Michigan, when grandparents are denied access to their grandchild they can petition the court for grandparent visitation rights. The process can be an uphill battle because there are restrictions on their ability to do so successfully. The biggest obstacle to grandparents petitioning for visitation rights is that parents have a Constitutionally protected fundamental right to raise their children without…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan According to a recent report, U.S. adults working an average of 47 hours per week struggle to establish a work-life balance. When the kids are headed back to school, managing time can be especially challenging for busy parents. Thankfully, small changes…
Kayak Detroit with tours by the Detroit Outpost! It’s amazing! The other day my friend invited me to go kayaking in Detroit with her. I’m a huge fan of the city so of course, I said “yes” but I have to be honest, I was a little confused on the thought of kayaking in Detroit. The currents of Detroit river…
Hello Mommy friends! In our little corner of Metro Detroit Mommy we talk about a lot of things right? Bullying, wellness, healthy development and activities that help our kids to be better and us to be happier. We also take the time to discuss current affairs. In today’s column I want you to read a Facebook and Linked In post…
July is a big month for birthdays in our house. All three girls are in July, so we usually have a big celebration in the middle of the month. This year he girls picked a rainbow theme. And I just wanted to share a few of the fun ideas we had that went with the theme. I saw these huge…
The perfect place to take the kids, any time of year, is the library. Not only is it free, it’s always cool in the summer and warm in the winter! One of our absolute favorite libraries to visit is the Farmington Community Library (Main Branch). It is located at 32737 W. Twelve Mile in Farmington Hills, and is easily accessible…
Camping is so much more than it used to be! My family and I recently had the absolute pleasure of camping at the KOA Holiday campground in Emmett, MI. As parents of two year old twins, with very little camping experience, we thought it best to plan a short trip in the middle of the week. We did some research…
If you have a sports-loving kid and live in the Rochester Hills area, chances are you have been to Borden Park. If you don’t live in the area, the 143-acre Borden Park – at John R and Hamlin roads, 1400 E. Hamlin Road to be exact – is well worth the drive for parents with elementary aged children, tweens and…
