These days spanking is widely viewed by many modern parents as an outdated and ineffective disciplinary method. Since falling out of favor with younger parents, many mistakenly assume state legislation prohibiting corporal punishment in schools also applied limitations to parental spanking. In reality, the old doctrine of spare the rod, spoil the child has not been criminalized, and spanking continues…
Fort Clarkston is now Fairytale Fun Place. This indoor play space is located on Dixie Highway (7127 Dixie Hwy, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346) just a short distance south of I-75 in the White Lake Commons shopping plaza (right next to Neiman’s Family Market). Article images and content last updated 2/16/2017. Fort Clarkston hosts a gigantic three-story play structure with slides,…
Battle Creek, Michigan is a few hours away from Metro Detroit, but well worth a day trip for homeschool families. With tons of great history in this community, everyone should plan a trip for the reasons listed below! 5 Reasons To Field Trip To Battle Creek Visit The Sojourner Truth Institute. When teaching about the history of slavery and…
Truth Be Told: Ten Common Breastfeeding Myths Debunked! As a Breastfeeding Counselor I am sometimes baffled by the misinformation about breastfeeding. When I lead support groups and work with moms I hear about the advice and suggestions given to them. Some of it is completely laughable, other times the advice seems helpful, but the reality is it’s not. There are…
Metro Detroit Mommy Guest Blogger – Danielle Andresen – Suburbia Mom School is almost out for Winter Recess and it’s time to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. Some take off on vacation but many of us plan to stay home. Instead of traveling long distances, why not plan a staycation! A staycation has so many perks! No need 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…
