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Small boy looking at butterfly through magnifying glass

Fun Ways to Boost Summer Learning

Make learning fun with these tips to help your child continue their education this summer.

Strawberry Picking in Michigan: Why You Should Go & Tips For When You Do

Man picking strawberries in farm

Man picking strawberries in farm

Fresh Michigan strawberries are a wonderful summer treat, especially when you pick them yourself!

Dad comforting his son

Dad comforting his son

The Importance of Dads and Other Adults in Modeling Healthy Emotions for Boys

Trying to raise boys fully able to express their emotions in healthy ways? These tips can help.

In Praise of #GirlDads and Empowering Father Figures

Dad and daughter standup paddleboarding

Dad and daughter standup paddleboarding

A salute to all the dads and father figures raising strong, confident girls.

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.