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Folktale Food & FUN

I use to run a program called  “Snack-time Stories,” which is just what it sounds like. The best part of the program wasn’t the concept though, it was that the kids choose the stories and created snacks that went with the theme,

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Teachable Moments

“We can’t both be the teacher,” one of my boys said to the other. “Sure we can, we’ll just have the stuffed animals be the kids.  They’ll listen good, because they can’t talk.” Click arrow above to see our school

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It’s FACT not FICTION

Here’s an interesting fact: When given the same test before summer break and after vacation, students typically score lower – even though it’s the same test they already took.  The summer slide is a serious problem.  Most students lose 2+

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unplanned adventures

You cannot plan for everything.  I did not write in my planner for a deer to run into my husband’s car the other day.  He’s ok, but car is not.  Can’t afford a new car today and can’t share mine

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Dive right in

Our last article ended with thoughts on how Michigan summers are perfect for adventures. I stand by that statement as I stand in Lake Michigan thinking about ways to encourage you to jump in and enjoy such adventures with your

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Sun Fun

“How many days are left of summer vacation?” a child asked another. “As many as it is warm,” was the answer.  “I mean how many days til’ school starts again?” the first continued. “It never ended,” was the reply. The

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NATURE DETECTIVES

Our last few articles touched on the important roles of moms and dads.  Parenting influences a child’s outcome, but does nurture or nature have greater impact? What role does father-God’s creation or Mother nature’s evolution play in the development of

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Future of the 4th

“For score and 7years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal…” In 1863 President Lincoln delivered such remarks through the Gettysburg Address. Years

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DADs & daycare

FINALLY! We are finally crossing the finish line, dotting our i’s and crossing our t’s… My Family is excited to open our doors for Mi Families (“my families”) newest program – Adventure Academy.  Adventure Academy will be a unique program

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Adventure Academy

In this months news: ADVENTURE ACADEMY is OPENING SOON! Looking for an educational childcare option or ideas for developing one? Adventure Academy is going to be a unique program for 2-12 year olds…their families…the parents…their other providers… Adventure Academy is being designed

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