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Tuesday Top Five: Things That Matter -- and Things That Don't

January 06, 2009

As parents, we're always worrying about doing right by our kids, and can stress out abut the smallest details (especially, I must say, with the first child -- I am finding, and everyone I know reports, a much more mellow time with the second). Our theme today is Top Five Things That Really Matter with preschoolers, and five things that really don't. Here's my take on this: What  Read more...

Digging For Your Roots

September 24, 2008

Preschoolers are just learning about families beyond the people who live with them and care for them every day -- that (if they are lucky) those nice people who spoil them and love them to pieces are actually their parents' parents, and part of their family just like you or their brothers and sisters. If you're lucky enough to have your own grandparents still around as well, they can get an even  Read more...

Grandparent Outings: Talking History

June 16, 2008

If you're lucky enough to have parents who live nearby or who visit frequently enough it sometimes seems that they do you get to witness the wonder of that special, besotted sort of love grandparent feel for their grandkids. We're lucky enough to live a few miles away from my parents, and the relationship between them and my children is one of the joys of my life (added perk free babysitting!).  Read more...

Tuesday top five: Father's Day picnic spots

June 10, 2008

Still looking for something to do for Father's Day? How about a picnic? We've been doing a Father's Day picnic at least since my husband became a father four years ago, and it's a fun, relaxed way to celebrate the day. Whether it's sandwiches and potato chips or something more elaborate, everything tastes better when you eat it outside. Here's a roundup of some great picnic spots to enjoy the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in detroit

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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