Rebecca Thomas

Tutors + Classes

Top Reasons Why Kids Should Play Sports

Rebecca Thomas - January 13, 2021

There are many great cases for why kids should play sports. Here are six of the skills kids can glean from activities ranging from soccer to cheerleading.

Indoors

Small Business Saturday in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Rebecca Thomas - November 22, 2020

Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages southeast Michigan families support local businesses and find unique holiday gifts.

Indoors

Best Black Friday Deals for Families in 2020

Rebecca Thomas - November 20, 2020

Looking for the best Black Friday deals for families? Discover in-store and online discounts on loads of gifts starting the week of Thanksgiving.

Guides

Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Rebecca Thomas - November 1, 2020

Find great deals on holiday decor, food and handmade gifts at these holiday markets in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, open November and December 2020.

Health

Pediatric Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist: Are All Eye Doctors the Same?

Rebecca Thomas - October 15, 2020

Find out why a pediatric ophthalmologist is better suited for your child's eyes – and when it's OK to take him to an optometrist.

Health

Best Glasses for Kids

Rebecca Thomas - August 14, 2020

Not sure which companies make the best glasses for kids? Consider these brands and styles if you're in the market for prescription glasses for your child.

Early Education

When to Start Kindergarten: The Pros and Cons of Early and Late Entry

Rebecca Thomas - August 14, 2020

What's the right time for your young child to start school? Metro Detroit early childhood experts weigh in on when to start kindergarten.

Advice

Stay-at-Home Mom Salary Should Be Around $162,000, Study Says

Rebecca Thomas - January 17, 2020

Salary.com says a stay-at-home mom salary would be pretty steep if all that work got a dollar value. Here's what a local part-time-work-at-home mom thinks.

Senior Lifestyle

Keeping Seniors Independent With SMART

Rebecca Thomas - November 28, 2019

Two local families share how SMART Bus has kept their aging loved ones active and independent.

Health

Sucking Baby’s Pacifier May Have Health Benefits, Detroit Study Says

Rebecca Thomas - November 26, 2019

A Henry Ford Health System report finds that when a mom opts for sucking baby's pacifier to clean it, her child may have lower odds of developing issues like allergies and asthma.

Advice

How to Raise Kinder, Less Entitled Kids

Rebecca Thomas - November 26, 2019

A southeast Michigan parenting coach explains why parents shouldn't attempt to be their kid's friend and offers five tips on how to raise kinder, less entitled kids.