The Michigan Legislature has voted to change car seat laws for drivers in the state. The law hadn’t been changed since 2008. The new law goes into effect on April […]
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Sensory Friendly Mondays at Port Huron’s Discovery City Children’s Museum
Welcoming Environment Sometimes, the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of a children’s museum can be overwhelming to a child, and for a child with sensory issues, it can be a […]
Money Saving Tips for Families
Parenting Blogger, Alyssa Dock, shares her money-saving tips for families living on a budget.. When my husband and I made the decision for me to stay home and raise our […]
Creating a Calm Birth Environment
No Chaos We have all seen the movies of women in labor screaming, people running everywhere, bright lights, surgical supplies, etc. Quite frankly this chaos can happen, however, creating a […]
Discovery City Requires Reservations for Spring Break Week
Several local school districts have Spring Break planned for next week, March 23-28. To manage the expected surge in guests, Discovery City Children’s Museum in Downtown Port Huron, is requiring […]
Things to Do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Simple Steps Regardless of whether this is your first pregnancy or your tenth, there will be some simple steps you will need to take when you get your first positive […]
Win Tickets to Prowlers Game!!
Who wants to see the Port Huron Prowlers FPHL Hockey team play (for free!!)? You can win a pair of tickets to the Saturday, March 29th game where the Prowlers […]
Everyone is Irish at the St. Paddy’s Day Irish Celebration on March 15th
The Irish-American Club of St. Clair County is trying something new this year and reaching out to families to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Families are invited to bring kids of […]
St. Mary/McCormick in Port Huron Plans Early Childhood Open House March 18th
Big Decision Choosing where to go for those early years of school is a big decision for many families. Visiting an open house is a great way to get a […]
Kindergarten Roundups
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Huron Academic Endeavors Launches Little Endeavors for Infants and Moms
Playgroups are Essential Playgroups are essential for both parents and children. The connections made at playgroups can last a lifetime. Huron Academic Endeavors, which offers a hybrid homeschool program from […]
The YMCA of the Blue Water Area Has the Cure for Winter Blues
Cabin Fever? The YMCA of the Blue Water Area has tons of fun planned to beat the winter blues this season. All ages will find something interesting on the schedule […]
Postpartum Mood Disorders
*Trigger Warning: Discussion of many postpartum mood disorders and mental health* Common Struggle Far too often mothers struggle with postpartum mood disorders alone. Bringing education and information to light can […]
Expecting a Baby? Things to Ask your Healthcare Provider
Communicate Goals While we know what our goals are for pregnancy and birth, it is important to ensure you have a provider that is supportive of your goals. You may […]
Register for A Beautiful Me’s “Bacon and Bubbles” Fundraiser
A Beautiful Me’s 7th annual Fun Run “Bacon & Bubbles” fundraiser will be held on June 14th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. starting at the DoubleTree and going along the St. Clair River. […]
SC4 Offers Winter Sports Camps
St. Clair County Community College is offering winter sports camps for students in 5th through 9th grades. The camps start soon and will be held at the SC4 Fieldhouse in […]
The Athletic Factory Offers FAFSA/TIP Workshops for College-Bound Students
College is not cheap. In fact, it’s extremely expensive. But The Athletic Factory in Port Huron is here to help. Not Optional Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal […]
What’s a Lactation Consultant?
IBCLC An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These women are skilled and undergo rigorous training and education to hold this title. An IBCLC specializes in breastfeeding and […]
Enter to Win a Membership to Discovery City Children’s Museum
BlueWaterParent.com is partnering with the City of Port Huron Parks and Recreation to give away three four-person memberships to Discovery City Children’s Museum. We will give one away on December […]
Keeping Perspective
Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson shares her thoughts on putting things in perspective when parenting. Ups and Downs In life, there are always ups and downs. Sometimes there are more downs […]
Music Scholarships Available from Port Huron Musicale
Young musicians in grades five through Middle College are invited to apply for scholarships through the Port Huron Musicale. The yearly grant pays for a portion of private lessons. Students […]
Intentionality in the New Year
Resolutions As a mom of two (soon to be three) little ones, setting New Year’s Resolutions are hard and oftentimes unrealistic. Last year our family decided to implement monthly goals […]
Invisible Battles
Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson shares her perspective on the invisible battles that parents face, particularly when parenting children with special needs. The Battlefield As parents to any child, there are […]
Ice Skating
Here’s a list of public places to skate outdoors in the Blue Water Area. Click the links for maps to the rinks. Always check first to see if they are […]
Autism and Speech
Parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, shares her experiences and what she has learned about addressing speech and autism. Autism and Speech One of the most apparent and common first signs of […]
‘Hearts for Hope’ Raises Money for Play-Based Therapy for Kids
A Valentine’s Date for a Good Cause The Hearts for Hope Fundraiser is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while helping the most vulnerable children in the Blue Water […]
Weekend of Wizardry at Sophisticatz Karaoke in Birchwood Mall
Calling all Harry Potter fans! It’s back again! Sophisticatz Karaoke in Birchwood Mall is hosting its third annual Weekend of Wizardry on Saturday, January 25th from noon to 6 p.m. […]
Huron Academic Endeavors Hosts Sports Camp and Science Program
Homeschoolers have some exciting options for learning and socializing thanks to Huron Academic Endeavors. The St. Clair County hybrid homeschool learning center is planning sports and skills camps for student-athletes […]
Potty Training Time
Parenting blogger, Alyssa Dock, relates her recent experience with potty training. No More Diapers There are so many milestones when it comes to raising kids, but for me personally, there […]
Christmas Break Activities
Christmas Break Activities Christmas break is soon approaching, and for those of us with school-age children, that can be daunting if they are autistic. Sudden changes in routine can be […]
Great Gift Idea for Expecting Moms: Doula Gift Certificate
Have an expecting mom on your shopping list this year? Give the gift that keeps on giving, a gift certificate for doula support! While every mom will have her preference […]
The Mental Load
Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson reflects on the mental load that parents carry and how that can be a heavier load for parents of children with special needs. If you are […]
Port Huron Tennis House Offers Camps Over Holiday Break
Christmas break is a great time to work on your game. Port Huron Tennis House is offering tennis camps for adults and kids and is also waiving guest fees from […]
Holiday Trains are Back at McLaren
Taking a trip to the hospital is usually low on the list of preferred holiday activities. Still, there is a good reason that families are gladly trekking to McLaren Port […]
The Elf is Back
Elf on the Shelf. For some, it is a beloved family tradition. For others, it is an annoying marketing ploy that manipulates children’s behavior. Started with a Book The Elf […]
Tips on Communicating with an Autistic Child
Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, shares tips on effective communication with families of autistic children. Thick Skin As a mom to an autistic child, I have acquired a […]
Autism-Friendly Holiday Traditions
Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, shares Autism-Friendly Holiday Traditions. If you participate in holiday traditions and have a child with autism, then you know how hard it can […]
The Village
Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, reflects on the loss of “The Village” for modern parents. What is a Village? I am 37 years old and when I was […]
How to Improve Postpartum Sleep
You have probably heard the phrase “oh just sleep when the baby sleeps”. While this may work for some, this doesn’t always work especially if you have other children to […]
Managing the Holidays
Parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, shares her tips and tricks for managing the holidays with a child with autism. Holidays Can Be a Struggle For many autistic kids holidays are a […]
Tons of Fun at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area December 7th 2024
Santa will be making the rounds at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area on Saturday, December 7th. Starting with Breakfast with Santa, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Santa […]
Tips for Packing Your Hospital Bag
Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison shares expert tips on packing a bag for the hospital when having a baby. Start Early While some may enjoy this task, others may feel stressed […]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Autistic Children
Local parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, a parent of an autistic child and a professional educator, shares her insights on choosing the perfect Christmas gift for kids with autism. Why It’s […]
Sensory Processing and Autism
Local parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, a parent of an autistic child and a professional educator, shares her findings on the relationship between sensory processing and autism. Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory […]
Kick off the Holiday Season with Sophisticatz Karaoke’s Royal Tree Lighting
Our friends at Sophisticatz Karaoke, located in Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot, are planning a Royal Tree Lighting and Meet and Greet with the Ice Queen and Princess on Saturday, […]
Mainstreet Dance Connection Presents The Wizard of Oz November 9th
Local dancers will be following the yellow brick road to Oz and you can go along for the trip. Mainstreet Dance Connection is presenting a youth production of The Wizard […]
Babywearing
What is babywearing? Babywearing is something that has been done for thousands of years across the world. Babywearing is essentially carrying a baby in a carrier either in front of […]
Cesarean Recovery
A cesarean section, otherwise known as a c-section, is a surgical procedure done to deliver a baby without the mother having to push the baby out. An incision is made […]
Autism 101: Resources for Parents of K-5 Students
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological difference in how 1.5% of the population thinks and processes the world around them. This results in differences in communication […]
Parental Trauma
Parental trauma is real. As parents, we are strong for our kids. We often feel the need to hide any struggles we are having so that not only to others […]