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Mid-Michigan Moms
We are passionate about the Mid-Michigan community and the moms who live here. Our goal is to make this community feel just a little bit smaller. By using both our website, as well as, various social media outlets, we are able to keep you up to date on family-friendly activities around town, provide advice on motherhood, and encourage each of you to get out and explore all that our wonderful area has to offer!
Longing for the Child Behind the Closed Door
This week, my son has had me in tears more than once. I try not to let the things he says to me get under my skin, but sometimes he is just a jerk....
My Daughter’s Bestie is My Worst Nightmare
I don't like my daughter's bestie. Her closest and best friend. The friend that my daughter spends all of her time with.
The child is a nightmare! It took me a long time to admit this...
5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season... that time of year dreaded by parents and teachers everywhere.
This year is no different in our house, except that there are more of us in school, at work, and going...
Put Your Dukes Down: Approaching the Election Year with a Clear Head
Let me just start by saying, I think I might be writing this for myself. To say it nicely {because it’s 2020 and we should say nice things about ourselves}, I’m politically… uh… passionate....
Mid-Michigan Moms Blog Ultimate Date Guide
Looking to shake up date night? We put together a huge list of romantic restaurants, outdoor adventures, creative experiences, and Michigan-wide weekend getaways—so you can plan something fun no matter the season.
Nature & Outdoors
Adventure
Food...
Calling All Unique Voices in Mid-Michigan :: We Want You on the Mid-Michigan Moms...
At Mid-Michigan Moms, we believe in the power of collective wisdom and connecting parents. Our goal is to create a community-focused resource for parents to find support by sharing solutions, swapping stories, and to...
Social Anxiety: “I Will, But I Really Don’t Want To!”
Growing up, all I knew was that I didn’t like crowds or restaurants. When we would go to a sit-down restaurant I would have full-on panic attacks. But not having any support to figure...
Be Thankful If You Have Loving Parents
I wouldn't say I had a traumatic childhood, but I don't remember much that was positive either.
My parents were dysfunctional. Alcoholics to be blunt.
They got divorced when I was a teenager. We were expecting...
Creative Ways to Minimize Separation Anxiety in Kids at School
Even though I had prepared my three-year-old son for preschool, I knew it was going to be a tough transition. It had always been his nature to stick close by me, especially around strangers...