BlueWaterParent.com is published by Blue Water Parent Media, LLC, independently owned and operated by Jennie Graves McClelland.

While raising her children, Jennie has worked as a freelance communications consultant in the education industry and in local news media, and as a volunteer for various organizations. She started BlueWaterParent.com in 2014 and took a break from the active publication of the online resource from late 2019 to mid-2022 to pursue other projects. Jennie decided to update and restart BlueWaterParent.com for a new generation of families in late summer of 2022.

Jennie and her husband, Gerry, have been blessed with six children currently ranging from school-age to teenagers to young adults. They have found the Blue Water Area of Michigan to be a great place to raise children.

If you have questions or comments about BlueWaterParent.com, send an email to Jennie at bluewaterparent@gmail.com.

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Emily Walker Herbert is the Business Development Consultant for BlueWaterParent.com. Emily can help businesses reach their target markets by advertising with BlueWaterParent.com. Rates are very competitive and there are several options for businesses large and small. Reach out to Emily to see how she can help you at emily@bluewaterparent.com.


Alyssa Dock is a contributing writer specializing in all things baby. The mom of a newborn and toddler, Alyssa is also a wife, educator, and big fan of yoga, crafting, and Miss Rachel.