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dad teaching daughter how to ride a bike

dad teaching daughter how to ride a bike

4 Bike Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe

Follow these four simple tips to keep your little ones safe this bike riding season.

Educational Activities Kids Can Do at Home

Parents and children coloring pages together

Parents and children coloring pages together

Struggling to keep kids engaged while at home? Here's how to turn household activities into school-approved lessons.

Girl playing hopscotch and two kids cheering her on

Girl playing hopscotch and two kids cheering her on

Blast from the Past: Old Throwback Games

A blast from the past that includes old school games that we all use to play outside during the summer or for recess.

Pandemic Parenting: It’s Not Perfect and That’s Okay

Brianna Neace and her son

Brianna Neace and her son

The struggle is real. Author Brianna Neace shares her take on parenting through a pandemic - the good, the messy and a healthy dose of grace and understanding.

Scavenger Hunt map laying in grass

Scavenger Hunt map laying in grass

How to Plan a Scavenger Hunt

Searching for clues and treasures is a guaranteed way to have a little fun. Learn how to set up your very own scavenger hunt in this blog.

Caregiving During Coronavirus

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers are finding new ways to navigate their daily responsibilities.

Young family having a picnic

Young family having a picnic

The Perfect Backyard Picnic Checklist

Do you plan on having a picnic soon? If so, check out this post to make sure you're completely prepared.

Virtual Ways to Help your Kids Go Green on Earth Day

Dad and son on a nature walk

Dad and son on a nature walk

Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day at home? There are many organizations in Michigan and across the nation hosting virtual events and celebrations.

Boy on a video chat with his class

Boy on a video chat with his class

Distance Learning Tips from Michigan Teachers

Trying to navigate working from home and teaching your kids at the same time? These veteran Michigan teachers have tips and resources.

Little Life Skills Everyone Should Know

A boy and girl sitting at a table sewing fabric

A boy and girl sitting at a table sewing fabric

There are many skills we learn outside of school. Here are some of the basics.