Mi Families (“my families”) programs were on break recently as my family took our summer vacation. Before we left (and after we returned) we continued learning more about our “blue world”  … Traveling across blue waters and exploring the blue skies. We…

When was the last time someone asked you what your favorite color was? When was the last time you asked someone else that question? Simple questions about what someone likes matters. Questions show care in learning more about somebody. Even…

Nurture vs Nature? How about focusing on nurturing through nature … and education through recreation? Mi Families facilitates programs for families and those who work with families using an education through recreation approach. Education through recreation means we have fun…

Click image above to view what Mi-Mini camps did the first half of the month – and what our plans are as we finish up July. After Independence Day we continued to learn about our nation and enjoyed make believe travels to big…

Sorry it’s been a lil’ over a week again since my last post – but we’ve been busy having summer adventures! In our 1room school house and across Michigan we’ve been learning about summer adventures… and transportation by playing out…

I’m finding it hard to keep up with articles this summer! Between friends coming over for daycare, and students attending our summer school program, and my own family enjoying summer activities – it’s been a busy month! Here’s a link…

Mi Families facilitates programs for families and those who work with families – such as daycare providers and teachers.  Mi Families facilitates programs for infants through grandparents – with a focus on parent partnerships.  Parent partnerships include resourceful connections and communication…

JUNE 2018 (click 4 calendar)                                                                         …

It’s June! That means it’s time to start our summer programs! Mi Families has limited spaces left for provider trainings, parent workshops, family events and youth services.  Youth services include tutoring sessions and mini camps. Mini camps are part-time small-groups…

There is an ancient proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child.”  During a recent parent meet up one got defensive saying only parents should do the “raising.”  Not debating politics or worldly influences – we simply then conversed about the benefits of involving POSITIVE…