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Category: News
Teething Tips
Published 11/19/25 Is it time for teeth? Whether you’re a first-time parent or parent of 6, teething can be a challenging time for not just your baby but you as […]
An Interview with The Nesting Spot
Registered Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares her interview with Angela, owner of The Nesting Spot, located in Lapeer, Michigan. The Nesting Spot Interview Sit down for our interview with Angela, an […]
Dreaming of Home Ownership? Homebuyer Education Classes Can Help
Published 11/19/25 Looking to Buy? If you are hoping to buy a house in the future, but don’t know how much money you need or how to get started with […]
SONS/YMCA Youth Basketball League Helps Kids Stay Active
Published 11/13/25 Indoor Basketball League Blue Water area youth can stay active with the Youth Basketball League, presented by SONS Outreach and the YMCA of the Blue Water Area. Practices […]
Navigating Reflux & Colic in Your Baby
Published 11/13/25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares some advice on dealing with a fussy baby who may be experiencing colic or reflux. First Things First As a new mom learning […]
Happy Birthday to Discovery City! 10% Off Memberships
Published 11/4/25 10% Off For a Limited Time If you were thinking of buying a membership to Port Huron’s Discovery City Children’s Museum as a Christmas gift, this is the […]
Introducing a Newborn to Older Siblings
Published 11/3.25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips on bringing the newest member of the family home. Going Home Bringing home your newborn baby to join your family is one […]
Free Food, Meals in Port Huron While Bridge Cards and Federal Paychecks On Hold
Published 10/31/25 Food Giveaway Monday at YMCA Five semi-trucks of food are scheduled to make their way to Port Huron to lend a helping hand to families that aren’t getting […]
St. Mary/McCormick Fall Festival Brings Fun for the Whole Family on November 8th
Published 10/28/25 Fall Fun When all the Halloween hype has died down, families could sit around and be bored on a Saturday. Or, they could go to the St. Mary/McCormick […]
Feeding Hungry Kids (and Adults) on the Cheap
Published 10/27/25 Make the Most of Grocery Money Unless our elected leaders work together to legislate in the VERY near future, Bridge Cards will not reload in November. SNAP (Supplemental […]
Parenting Isn’t Easy; Get Some Help
Published 10/21/25 Parenting Classes Parenting is the most important job in the world. The job description is always changing: from changing diapers to teaching how to read to watching your […]
Blue Water Martial Arts to Hold Annual “Force Against Hunger” November 1st
Published 10/15/2025 Jedi Training Blue Water Martial Arts, located at 2700 Pine Grove Avenue, Suite 14, has created a vibrant community of athletes with its martial arts school. They know […]
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Registration Opens October 20, 2025
Published 10/6/25 Register October 20-31 Families who need some help with providing Christmas gifts for their children can get a helping hand from the Salvation Army in Port Huron. Parents […]
Preparing for Pregnancy
Published 10/1/25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips for getting ready for the amazing journey of pregnancy. Start Early Whether you have decided to begin trying to conceive or think […]
Autism: Everybody’s Talking About It
Published 9/30/25 Parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, shares her perspective on the recent announcement by the federal government on a possible correlation between acetaminophen and autism. The accuracy of the findings […]
Community Baby Shower October 14th
Door Prizes, Vendors, and More The 2025 Community Baby Shower is a can’t-miss event for expectant parents and parents of infants under three months. The Baby Shower is being held […]
The Athletic Factory to Host GAME ON Fundraiser October 27
Published 9/22/25 The Athletic Factory in Port Huron is hosting its 5th annual GAME ON “Together We Can Make a Difference” fundraiser on October 27, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at […]
Unlimited Creative Solutions at The Forge Port Huron
Published 9/17/25 BlueWaterParent.com Publisher, Jennie McClelland, shares her “sneak peek” of The Forge in downtown Port Huron. Tools for Creating Just About Anything The Forge, located at Foundry Port Huron […]
Parents’ Night Out: Port Huron’s Foundry Offers Creative Break for Both Kids and Parents
Published 9/15/25 No Babysitter Needed What will she think of next? Port Huron entrepreneur Carol Brooks, owner of Foundry, is offering parents and kids an opportunity to relax and be […]
Test Drive a Car, Donate Food, Help Local School Sept. 25 at Northgate Ford Lincoln
Published 9/15/25 Drive 4 UR Community If you can spare half an hour or so on September 25th, you can help the local community in two ways. One way is […]
The Athletic Factory Offers Opportunities to Volunteer
Published 9/11/25 Share Your Skills Are you looking for a way to give back? Do you have a particular vocational skill, hobby, or interest that you could share with the […]
Boat the Blue Brings Free Entertainment and Boat Rides for the Whole Family September 5-6
Published 9/3/2025 Check out the Antique Boats Friday and Saturday They don’t make ’em like they used to. Antique boat owners take great care of their boats, and they like […]
Music Scholarship Available for Young Musicians
Published 9/3/2025 Equipping the Next Generation of Local Musicians How do you keep local music going and support blossoming musicians? You give out scholarships to help pay for their training […]
Back to School Mental Health Care Tips
Originally Published September 10, 2024 Back-to-School Time is Here! For families, back-to-school can mean a shift from the unstructured, carefree days of summer to the busy schedules, big emotions, and […]
Port Huron’s 16th Street Park: Big Fun for Big Kids
Published 8/25/25 Challenge Course and More The 16th Street Park in Port Huron has a new installation of play equipment. The equipment is intended for ages 13 and up and […]
Bonus Free Ultrasounds at Spero
The Spero Center in Port Huron is offering free ultrasounds to pregnant women who are between six and 22 weeks of gestation. Spero is training new ultrasound technicians and needs […]
Local Doula Addresses OB Shortage, Trauma-Informed Care, and More
Trauma-informed Care Certified Doula, Katie Crow, has been caring for mothers and babies in the Blue Water Area for several years as a birth doula, birth photographer, and support professional. […]
Henry Winkler to Visit Marysville City Park August 22nd at 3:00
Published 8/13/25 The Fonz is going to be in town!! You may remember Henry Winkler as the actor who played Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in the nostalgic TV series Happy Days. […]
Rockin’ Concerts at McMorran Plaza in Downtown Port Huron
Published 8/12/2025 Outdoor Concerts for All Ages The whole family is invited to enjoy live outdoor music at this year’s Rockin’ concerts. Formerly called “Rockin’ the Rivers”, this year’s concert […]
St. Clair County Library Bookmobile Will Be Rolling Into a Neighborhood Near You!
Published 8/4/25 The Bookmobile is Back! If you are old enough, you might remember the Bookmobile rolling up on summer days. Its appearance in neighborhoods was a welcome sight for […]
Bringing Your Newborn Baby Home
Published 7/29/2025 Embrace the Basics Whether you are a first-time mom or a mom of multiple, it is always exciting to leave the hospital and bring home your newborn baby. […]
Moms Launch Kind Kids Consignment Sale August 21-23
Published 7/28/2025 Upcycle Project PORT HURON-What do you do with that expensive stroller once the kids get too big for it? How about that expensive snowsuit that your baby only […]
Kind Human 4 Human Kind Back to School Giving Day August 23rd, Volunteers Needed
Published 7/24/25 A St. Clair County non-profit, Kind Human 4 Human Kind, is hosting a Back to School Community Giving Day on Saturday, August 23rd, from 2 p.m. to 6 […]
Free Backpacks, School Supplies, More at McMorran on August 13th
Published 7/24/25 Free Items, Resources Blue Water Community Action is hosting the annual Back to School event on Wednesday, August 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the McMorran Arena. […]
Yale Bologna Festival Delivers Big Fun and Small-Town Charm
Published 7/23/2025 Traditions The Yale Bologna Festival is about a lot more than lunchmeat. The whole town works together to provide entertainment and fun in the close-knit community. The Bologna […]
Summer Spectacular Vendor Show to Raise Money for Kids in Distress
Published 7/22/25 Silent Auction, Raffle for Local Charity Melissa Williams, Organizer of the Summer Spectacular Vendor Show, to be held on August 16th in the Quay Street Parking lot in […]
Mainstreet Dance Open Houses August 6th, 13th
Published 7/18/2025 Two Locations Mainstreet Dance Connection is holding open houses at both their Birchwood Mall and Port Huron locations. The in-town studio on Whipple Street will be hosting free […]
Meet Up and Eat Up Times and Locations Announced for Summer 2025
Updated 7/16/2025 Published 5/13/2025 Free Food for Kids Families can get a little help feeding their kids this summer with the Meet Up and Eat Up program. This USDA-funded nutrition […]
The Closet by A Beautiful Me Moving to Larger Location
Published 7/16/25 220 Huron Avenue The Closet by A Beautiful Me has been located in Downtown Port Huron, right next to Kate’s Downtown and across the street from Sperry’s Moviehouse […]
It’s Fair Week!
Published 7/15/2025 July 14-19, 2025 The St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair is held every summer in July at Goodells County Park and features the projects and livestock of area youth […]
Blue Water Fest Guide
July 9-12 The Blue Water Fest is July 9-12 in Downtown Port Huron. You can get the full schedule here: https://thebluewaterfest.com/full-schedule/. The annual celebration coincides with the arrival and departure […]
Tires and Treads Community Project Brings Pirates to the Park June 29th, 2025
Originally Published April 8, 2025 Ahoy, mateys! Mark your calendars! The second annual Pirates in the Park is being brought to kids and families by Tires and Treads Community Project. […]
A Doula’s Role in Mental Health Support
Published June 24, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, explains the role of a doula in supporting a mother’s mental health. Mental Health is Health Mental health through your pregnancy and […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting in the Summer
Hydrate Ready to beat the heat this summer while growing your family? Pregnancy in the peak summer months may sound intimidating; however, it is possible to enjoy the weather and […]
Is Port Huron Boring?
Depends on How You Look at It Is Port Huron boring? Is it the perfect kind of boring? Is it really even boring? BlueWaterParent.com has a massive calendar of events […]
VBS Guide
The VBS Guide is provided as a community service. Inclusion in the Vacation Bible School Guide does not imply endorsement. BlueWaterParent.com is not responsible for incorrect information or changes to […]
“Color Our World” Reading Program Starts June 14th
Published June 5, 2025 Summer Reading Program Summer is the perfect time for families to explore everything the St. Clair County Library System has to offer. This year’s Summer Reading […]
YMCA of the Blue Water Area Plans to Keep Kids Active, Fed During Summer 2025
Y on the Fly Visits Local Neighborhoods-Free Food at Some Locations The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will be making the rounds with sports equipment lending. They will be […]
Free Fishing and More June 7-8 in Michigan
Free Fishing, ORVing, and State Park Entry The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a “Three Free” Weekend on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. During these days, […]