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Views on the News

A Parenting Perspective on the Latest Headlines.

Michigan Youth Sports Concussion Bill Backed by Detroit Lions

Lions president Tom Lewand supports Senate Bill 1122 – which, if passed, will set guidelines for sports concussions awareness and kids. Comments: 0

Posted 05/25/12 @ 11:38 AM

Crumbs

Yummy food for your brood.

Picnic Perfect Recipes for Families

Bring these yummy summer snacks, meals and more along as you and the kids enjoy Memorial Day weekend outdoors all around southeast Michigan! Comments: 0

Posted 05/25/12 @ 09:23 AM

Oh, Mother

ARE THESE PARENTS QUIRKY OR CRAZY? YOU DECIDE!

Southeast Michigan Mom Forces Daughter to Shoplift – Then Strands her Kid in Jail

Police arrest an 11-year-old girl for stealing at Old Navy in Troy after her mother allegedly makes her steal more than $100 worth of clothing and accessories. Comments: 0

Posted 05/24/12 @ 03:51 PM

Oh, Mother

ARE THESE PARENTS QUIRKY OR CRAZY? YOU DECIDE!

Laundromat Mishap: Dad Puts Son into a Washing Machine

And it turned on with the toddler inside. The kid was OK, but the security camera video footage has gone viral, sparking plenty of outrage. Comments: 0

Posted 05/24/12 @ 09:19 AM

Views on the News

A Parenting Perspective on the Latest Headlines.

Stay-at-Home Moms More Depressed, Angry and Sad, Study Says

Do SAHMs feel emotionally worse off than working moms? Contributing factors can include under-appreciation and isolation. Comments: 0

Posted 05/23/12 @ 05:29 PM

Views on the News

A Parenting Perspective on the Latest Headlines.

Parents are Happier – More or Less – New Study Says

Bucking previous reports, findings by the Association for Psychological Science say having kids actually makes you feel better (especially dads). Comments: 0

Posted 05/18/12 @ 10:09 AM