The post Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? The short answer is THEY DO. The long answer is it involves inaccurate stereotypes (usually by dads) that mutter things like “how come you don’t see kids playing baseball in the neighborhood anymore?”. OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS BLOG ENTRIES Why Don’t Kids Play Baseball Anymore? I was one of those dads. I noticed kids weren’t on the playground and blamed cell phones, video games, and “screen time” in general. I longed for how it was “when I was a kid” and my friends would meet u ..read more

The post Best Breakfast Options for Children appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Finding the best breakfast options for children is important to many parents who want to start the day off right for their kids! I interviewed Dr. Tanya to find out some easy ways to feed our kids a breakfast that keeps them going throughout the day. OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS EDUCATION ARTICLES & RESOURCES Best Breakfast Options for Children Lisa LaGrou Oakland County Moms – What are the best breakfast options for children to start the day off strong and help them get through the day at school? Dr. Tanya Ame ..read more

The post Funbox Troy at Oakland Mall appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Funbox Troy at Oakland Mall review, pics, hours and info. Funbox, the World’s Biggest Bounce Park is at the parking lot of Oakland Mall on weekends May 10 through July 7. OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS BUSINESS REVIEWS Funbox Troy at Oakland Mall Come see 25,000 square feet of jumping zones and bouncehouse FUN with 10 different play areas to explore. It’s for kids… (but adults love it too!). Don’t forget your socks! Bouncehouse Jumping Zones at Funbox Detroit / Troy Include Gumball Gallop Battle Beam Mountain Challenge Ninja Wa ..read more

The post Kimberella Parties Party Catering appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Kimberella Parties – Metro Detroit Birthday Party Catering – Kimberella Parties offers fully-catered birthday parties across Metro Detroit. Kimberella offers exciting birthday party themes for kids, entertains the party-goers, and takes care of ALL the party details! If you are looking to throw a party and would love for someone to come in and run the show, Kimberella Parties will be there to give you the best in customer service and deliver the most unique, enjoyable party for you and your family and friends. B ..read more

The post What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone? appeared first on Oakland County Moms. What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone? I used to think there was a designated age that was the “legal” age for a child to be left home alone, and that parents would be taken away by social services if caught leaving their kids home before that. But, in actuality, there is no law. It’s up to the parents’ discretion. HOME ALONE SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS HOME ALONE SAFETY CLASSES IN OAKLAND COUNTY What Age is it OK to Leave Kids Home Alone? My son tired of trips to the store when he was only 7 ..read more

The post Berkley Days 2024 Carnival appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Berkley Days 2024 info for the annual Berkley Days held at the Berkley Community Center every May. Schedule of events, carnival info, and more. This year’s Berkley Days carnival begins on Thursday, May 9, 2024 and runs through Sunday, May 12, 2024. In addition to the Berkley Days race, Berkley Days will feature a huge carnival midway, craft show, food, live entertainment, beer tent or beer arena, annual pancake breakfast, park your ride, vendors tents, and so much more. Most events take place at the Berkley Community Ce ..read more

The post Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents – Don’t be sad as your children grow – CELEBRATE the accomplishments! Many parents have moments of sadness and reminiscence as they watch their children grow and pass from one phase or milestone to the next. I’m one of those parents. OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS BLOG ENTRIES Children’s Milestones Bring Mixed Emotions for Parents As I was thinking about each of the phases or milestones and how bittersweet it was as they pass and a new one comes int ..read more

The post Mercy Rule for Youth Sports appeared first on Oakland County Moms. If your child is involved with youth sports for a long enough period of time, you’re going to become familiar with The Mercy Rule for youth sports. The mercy rule, of course, is when one team is dominating another team so thoroughly that the game ends. I’ve got nearly 10 years of youth sports leagues experience from my 2 kids across a myriad of sports and I’ve been on both sides of the mercy rule. Youth sports can become quite a bit less fun in a hurry if one team is vastly better than the other. OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS E ..read more

The post Michigan State Fair Coupon 2024 appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Michigan State Fair Coupon Code / Oakland County Moms Discount Admission / Carnival Ride Armband – Save $5 Off PER TICKET to the 2024 State Fair in Novi, Michigan. This coupon promotion is courtesy of our friends at the Michigan State Fair. The Michigan State Fair will take place at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi this Labor Day weekend beginning Thursday, August 29 and running all the way through September 2 (Labor Day). MORE OAKLAND COUNTY MOMS DISCOUNT COUPON CODES Michigan State Fair Coupon / Michigan St ..read more

The post Upland Hills Farm Oxford Birthday Parties appeared first on Oakland County Moms. Upland Hills Farm Oxford Birthday Parties – Hayrides, pony rides, nature trails, and farm animals galore. Upland Hills offer party packages for kids of all ages every summer and fall. From animals to play with, ponies to ride, hayrides to go on, nature trails to explore, cows to milk, playgrounds to climb, and room to run there is endless amounts of fun to be had. Upland Hills Farm Oxford Birthday Parties Include Party Packages Available on Sundays from May – September Upland Hills Farm offers party pack ..read more