Michigan winters can be brutal. Between the cold weather, dark and early nights, and ice storms, it can be easy to fall into a seasonal depression and adopt a very mundane routine. But just because it can be that way does not mean it has to be that way. There are so many avenues to enjoy winter in Michigan with your family, and you can finally have answers to the dreaded question from the kids who are home from school this Christmas break when they ask, “What are we doing today?”
Read MoreNow that we have packed away our Halloween decorations, it is time to turn our focus to Thanksgiving and the holiday season. This is the perfect time of year to focus on family and loved ones with some classic (and new) traditions! Below is a list of ideas to incorporate this coming “Turkey Day.”
Read MoreEvery year, it seems as if Halloween is arriving earlier and earlier in the year….and I don’t know about you guys, but I don’t hate it. Halloween is such a fun way to bond with your children and get creative while you do it. While you can go the traditional “trick-or-treating” route, (an oldie but a goodie), why not put a fun spin on it and start branching out to create new ghoulie traditions you and your kids will love and remember for years to come?
Read MoreAnd as we head into September, our minds have undoubtedly switched from splash pads and family road trips to school and extracurricular activities. But just because the kiddos are going back to school, it does not mean the fun has to stop. There are tons of ways to keep your family bonded and enjoy shared experiences even in the colder seasons. Below are just a few of my favorites.
Read MoreSummer is really heating up! And because we have barely been able to go outside earlier this summer because of the poor air quality, we have to make up for some much-needed splash time. Thankfully, though, you don’t have to travel too far to engage in some family-fun outdoor activities. So many new splash pads and aquatic centers have emerged in the last few years; allow me to list a few.
Read Moret’s summer and the kids are out of school; now is the perfect time to hit the road and make some memories. What better way to do that than with a family road trip? There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to choosing a destination – whether staying within Michigan or traveling to other states. The only hiccup, however, is how passengers spend their time on those long car rides – especially the younger ones. As great as an iPad and some snacks are at keeping kids occupied, the whole point of a family trip is to bond and make memories. There is no reason that you must wait until you reach your destination to do so.
Read MoreIt has been proven, repeatedly and irrefutably, that fresh air and physical exercise do wonders for children’s physical and mental health, as well as their intellect, spirit, and overall happiness and well-being. However, with technology and social media consuming the lives of children, long gone are the endless bike rides and neighborhood-wide backyard games.
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