The post National Bike to School Day 2024 appeared first on Oakland County Moms. National Bike to School Day 2024 – The National Center for Safe Routes to School announced that it will be coordinating the next National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. They’ve even added “Roll” to the fun so kids can now Bike or Roll to school. National Bike to School Day 2024 Bike to School Day builds on the popularity and success of International Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October, and encourages a bike-focused celebration in the month of May ..read more

The post Bravo Italian Kitchen Mother’s Day Contest appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Bravo Italian Kitchen Mother’s Day Contest – Enter to win $200 Gift Certificate for Mother’s Day Brunch at Bravo at the Village of Rochester Hills! Bravo! Italian Kitchen will be offering a lovely brunch featuring made-to-order scramblers and hand-crafted cocktails and a dinner menu with endless pasta options. You can enter to win a $200 gift card to use at the Village of Rochester Hills Bravo Italian Kitchen location this Mother’s Day for Mother’s Day brunch or, if you can’t make it the big day, you can ..read more

The post Don’t Be A Slave to the Fitness Industry appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Don’t Be A Slave to the Fitness Industry – You don’t need a Fit Bit, a Peloton, a smart fitness mirror, expensive workout clothes, or the latest crazy exercise routine to lose weight or increase your fitness level. Don’t Be A Slave to the Fitness Industry OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS BLOG ENTRIES The fitness industry is big business. People are spending all kinds of money on trainers, Fit Bits, intense cross fit programs, equipment that looks like it came out of Rocky IV’s Drago’s gym, and more. The problem with th ..read more

The post How to Promote STEM in the Classroom appeared first on Oakland County Moms. How to Promote STEM in the Classroom – Interview with National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) about how to foster technology in the classroom to enhance Science / Technology / Engineering / and Math skills in children of all ages. Laptops, tablets and apps are just some of the latest tech tools that teachers are using to spark students’ interest in STEM disciplines, which include science, technology, engineering and math. Other trends include moving away from traditional face-to-face instruction and ..read more

The post Big Bounce Detroit Tickets Contest appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Big Bounce Detroit Tickets Contest – Enter to win 4 tickets (sessions) to Big Bounce America at Steffens Park in Fraser this Spring. The Big Bounce America is world’s largest bouncehouse and they’re bringing the huge party to Fraser May 18 through May 26. Kids, and adults, of ALL ages can join in the fun on such bouncers as The Giant, Octoblast Foam Party, Sports Slam, & Air Space! The Giant infltable bouncer alone is over 900 square feet! To Enter to Win Big Bounce Detroit Tickets Contest Sign-up for our ..read more

The post Oakland University Summer Swim Camp 2024 appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Oakland University Summer Swim Camp 2024 4-Day summer swim technique camp / summer swimming clinic for boys and girls ages 10-17 held at the OU O’Rena Athletics Center. Oakland University Summer Swim Camp 2024 2024 OU Summer Swim Clinic Dates – Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 8a-5p. The cost is $650. Optional video add-on option is $35. Register here. Spend a fun, challenging week of swimming with OU coaching staff. Receive instruction from coaches and current OU collegiate swimmers ..read more

The post Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center – Review, pics, hours, and info for the Nature Center inside Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake, MI. If you’re entering Indian Springs Metropark, just follow the main park road past the golf course, the EDC is near the end of the main rd on the left and conveniently located across the street from the popular Spray ‘n’ Play and Adventure Playground. METROPARKS EVENTS CALENDAR LOCAL NATURE CENTERS INDIAN SPRINGS METROPARK SPRAY & ..read more

The post Picky Eater or Problem Feeder? appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Picky Eater or Problem Feeder? Have you ever wondered if your child was simply a picky eater, or if there was a reason for concern that maybe your child was a problem feeder? OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS FAMILY HEALTH ARTICLES Early On Oakland Family Support Series recently put on a seminar that explained the difference between picky eaters and problem feeders. Is your child a picky eater or problem feeder? Here are some guidelines and characteristics to help make the determination Picky Eater or Problem Feeder? Picky Eaters ..read more

The post Big Bounce America Detroit 2024 appeared first on Oakland County Moms. The Big Bounce America Detroit – preview, pics, and ticket info for Big Bounce America, The World’s Biggest Bounce House, coming to Steffens Park in Fraser, MI this Spring. The Big Bounce America will be at Steffens Park in Fraser from May 18 through May 26, 2024. The Big Bounce America Detroit Come visit the World’s Biggest Bounce House this Spring in Fraser at Steffens Park. Experience unique, custom-built attractions you just won’t find anywhere around here. The Big Bounce America features GIGANTIC bouncehouses ..read more

The post Orion Oaks County Park Review appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Orion Oaks County Park review, and info. Orion Oaks is situated on 900+ acres of land in Lake Orion with entrances located off Joslyn Rd & Clarkston Rd. Orion Oaks County Park Review Maintained by Oakland County Parks, Orion Oaks Country Park is open from sunrise to sunset and features 10 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. The trails are ungroomed in the winter for cross-country skiing and the park does not rent cross-country ski equipment. Fishing is available at the 90 acre La ..read more