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…
Taking care of your marriage relationship is a huge part of being a good parent. These Metro Detroit Date Night Ideas are an ideal addition to your regular plans for connecting. From fun parks to amazing theater experiences, Detroit has no limit to the amazing things you can do with your spouse or significant other. This list is just a…
Written by: Jesse Reiter, a Michigan Birth Injury attorney based in Bloomfield Hills. There are many activities for children with disabilities in the state of Michigan. Some activities are age-specific or disability-specific and some are inclusive. Below are a few of our favorites. Adaptive Sports Adaptive sports, also sometimes referred to as disabled sports or para sports, are competitive sports for…
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…
Chances are you’ll be able to read this entire post because I’ve kept it under 500 words and written it as a listicle. If you get called away to stop a potential disaster, you can jump back in at the next bullet point. I know my audience. We are distracted, pulled in many directions, and looking for tips we can…
“One kid? Just one kid?” “Your child is going to be lonely.” “I think that your son will need a playmate.” “Why would you just have one kid that is not good for your kid’s social skills.” These are comments that I receive often once I admit that our family only desires one child in it. Once I became a…
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…
Have you ever started a conversation with the intention of having a rational, even-tempered discussion and walked away feeling like you were engaged in a lecture? When talking to your partner, child, coworker, or friend, it is easy to fall into a conversation trap. Emotionally charged topics can set off heated debates or simple questions can escalate into arguments. How…
At a young age, our kids are influenced by their peers but even before their peers have clout we set the stage for their social and emotional engagement. I have been doing a lot of work in the field of anti-bullying, relational aggression and friendship. As a therapist, these topics are of interest to my client base and unfortunately, unhealthy…
I have been asked quite a few times to provide tips for memorization. While it is best for kids to understand the how, some things, like spelling and multiplication facts, may take a long time to commit to memory without exercise. There are a ton of fun games online, but if you want to do some games at home, here are a…
