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When I got pregnant, three months after losing a baby to miscarriage, I had never heard the term "rainbow baby." And when it came time to come up with something to call that little spark growing inside of me,...
Bullying. Yes, it's a thing. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and it can happen earlier than you think. My son was bullied in Kindergarten. It happened on the school bus, and the culprit was a fourth grade child. Even...
I'm going to let me daughter take the pill. It's not for the reason you may think. Here's why. I was eleven going on twelve. It was a beautiful summer day, and my neighborhood best friends wanted me to come...
Choosing a preschool, especially for the first time, is not a decision to be made lightly. We know, because we're moms! The Mid-Michigan Moms Blog team members have gone though the preschool selection and enrollment process before. Some of us...
It's about that time of year I start to feel that winter may never end! It's been days and days since the sun has shined and my toddler is literally bouncing off the walls. I daydream about the sun,...
Tears definitely welled up in my eyes at my last yearly check-up with my Gynecologist/OB-GYN.  Just like many women all around the world I scheduled my yearly PAP/Breast Exam.  Honestly I hate these appointments, but understand their vital importance....
When you're a mom to little ones, is there a more ultimate outing than going to the library? It costs nothing and it's almost always open. There is an area dedicated entirely to children. Plus, you can almost always...
As Moms, we're always taking photos of our kids (yep, camera phones count!). We might even upload them to Facebook or Instagram. But how many of us take care of these precious memories beyond that? I know that I...
Do you have a question about umbilical stumps, toenail appearance, or what is 'normal'? Please use the form below to 'Ask A Doc' and your question(s) will be answered by our group of McLaren Physicians. Our physicians are licensed medical doctors...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan

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Mid-Michigan Splash Pads, Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks

Summer is nearly upon us, so grab your lemonade and check out our guide to Summer Water Fun In + Around Mid-Michigan! From beaches and swimming pools to splash pads and water parks; this is the BEST resource for all things water fun! Click the tabs below to find a specific type of water fun or check out the interactive map below!