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YMCA Healthy Kids Day: Tons of Free Fun for Families
The YMCA of the Blue Water Area is hosting Healthy Kids Day again this year. The popular event will pack the Y in downtown Port Huron with kid-focused businesses, agencies, […]
The Dance Academy Offers Summer Day Camps
Now is the time to plan for summer. There are plenty of ways to keep kids learning and growing, physically and socially, with summer day camps. The Dance Academy in […]
Homeschool Resource Fair April 26 at Harrison Center
If you’ve ever even thought about homeschooling, the 2024 Homeschool Resource Fair is the place to be on April 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will […]
Rosebrook Offers “Explore the Globe” Day Camp
Local parents are starting to think about summer and ways to keep their kids safe and active over the break from school. Day Camps are a great option. Rosebrook Child […]
Foster/Kinship Support Night Offers Rest and Resources
Foster parents and those providing kinship care for children are invited to a Foster/Kinship Support Night on Tuesday, April 16th, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Blue Water Free Methodist/Harbor Impact Ministries. […]
You Could Win Two Free Tickets to The Wizard of Oz at the Boardwalk Theater in St. Clair
The classic tale of a tornado, a small dog, a lost girl, and a host of creatures like a talking lion, good witches, and bad witches, and more is at […]
Spring Break Boredom Busters
For most families in the Blue Water Area, spring break is here. For those of us not traveling to somewhere warm, we still need ways to keep these kiddos entertained. […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing April 8
Are you ready for the eclipse? It’s kind of a big deal. The next one won’t happen until 2044, but the next one to be visible in the Blue Water […]
Indoor Ideas for Young Children
Stuck inside? Summer is just around the corner. The warm weather is so close I can almost taste it! But then again, we live in Michigan, so we are due […]
Woodland Developmental Center LINK Program: A Summer Volunteer Experience
For 8th through 12th-grade students who have an interest in exploring a special education teaching career while having fun, Woodland Developmental Center‘s LINK program could be a good fit. Peer-to-peer […]
Marysville’s Challenger Baseball League Gives Everyone a Chance to Play Ball
Children and adults of all abilities have a chance to enjoy the thrill of a summer baseball league thanks to the Challenger League. The baseball program, held in conjunction with […]
How to Help Someone With a Baby in the NICU
Have you or anyone you know ever had a baby in the NICU? Until about a year ago, I didn’t have much experience with the NICU. NICU stands for Neonatal […]
Have a Gun in the House? Lock it up.
Michigan’s new gun storage laws went into effect on February 13th and someone in the state has already been charged with first-degree child abuse, among other charges, for having a […]
Flint is Fun with Sloan Museum, FIA, and More
Just about an hour’s drive from the Blue Water Area is the city of Flint. Flint has an impressive cultural center that houses the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, the […]
Valentine Craft
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Two years ago my daughter brought home the cutest ladybug craft from daycare using her footprint. It was just about the cutest thing […]
Need a Prom Dress? Shop Locally with A Beautiful Me
A Beautiful Me is a Port Huron-based non-profit that works to empower girls and women throughout the region. They recently received a huge donation of new formal dresses from a […]
Hoping to Go to College? FAFSA is Your Friend
1/24/24 What’s FAFSA? It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and for those who are planning to go to college, or exploring available resources to make college a possibility, it […]
Choosing the Right Preschool
Originally published February 2024 Now is the time to start thinking about preschool for your child for next year. It might seem early, but Preschools begin planning now to set […]
Fun in Frozen Temps
Baby it’s COLD outside! Need some ways to pass the time, and feeling a little stir-crazy? Here’s a fun way to take advantage of these frozen temps with this fun […]
Perks for 4th Graders
Being a fourth grader is pretty amazing. You are still a little kid, but you are grown up enough to do the things you are interested in and you are […]
2024 Goal: 1000 Hours Outside
Could you spend 1000 hours outside? With babies? One of the biggest challenges my family has decided to embark on for this new year is 1000 Hours Outside. This program is […]
Family Goals for the New Year
Happy New Year, 2024! A new year always brings new goals and challenges. Most people make a New Year’s resolution. This year I decided to set goals for our family […]
Starting New Holiday Traditions
The holiday season with young children is such a magical time. Exhausting, but magical nonetheless. This year, my daughters are 2 years old and 6 months old. In years past, we […]
Give the Gift of Experiences
It’s December and that means everyone is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift. The problem nowadays is that there are SO. MANY. TOYS. Ask any mother of young children and […]
Conquering Postpartum Depression
**Everyone’s postpartum journey looks different. When I was pregnant with my first, I thought I knew what to expect with postpartum. I had heard about the sleepless nights, the challenges […]
Winter Reset for Your Home
There’s no denying that winter is on its way. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get out the hats and gloves and be ready for wet boots […]
Ways to Give Back
Looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer? There are many ways to help. We will be adding to this list as volunteer opportunities arise, so check back often. […]
WIC Helps with Nutrition Expenses
Adding a new member to the family can include so many added costs. Diapers, formula, clothes: the list goes on. Thankfully, there are a ton of resources available to help, you […]
Get Kids Involved in Christmas Decorating
BlueWaterParent.com asked our advertising partner, Erin MacNeill, owner of Willow & Grove Interior Design, for some tips on holiday decorating with kids. MacNeill said, “Let them help! They often just […]
The Dance Academy Hosts Mommy & Me Christmas Tea
The Dance Academy in Port Huron will be hosting its inaugural Mommy and Me Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 10th at 11 a.m. at their studio. The Dance Academy owner, […]
Get IN the Photo
Get in the photo. Not just take it. I said get IN the photo. As a mom of two little ones- my camera is constantly out. At the time of […]
Feeling Creative? Painted Toad has Options
The Painted Toad Art Studio in Marine City offers art experiences to meet your creative needs. The studio has family paint nights and offers private bookings, preschool art classes, homeschool […]
Let’s Talk SLEEP
As a mom to two-under-two, sleep is a precious commodity around our house. I remember when my oldest was a newborn I would spend countless hours in the middle of […]
What’s For Lunch?
It’s National School Lunch Week. Since 1962, there has been a focus on healthy school lunches for American schoolchildren. In Michigan, most parents don’t have to think about packing a […]
Setting Limits on Video Games
How much video game time is too much? Can kids get addicted to video games? How can parents teach their kids to set reasonable limits for themselves? Video games are […]
The Book Hive Delivers Books and Fun to Memphis-Area Kids
Have you heard of the Book Hive? It’s a full-size school bus that has been transformed into a mobile media center. The bus makes the rounds in the Memphis, Michigan […]
Can-Am BMX Track Brings Thrills for All Ages
The Can-Am BMX track next to Goodells County Park brings real BMX racing and riding to families in the Blue Water Area. The huge track is full of hills and […]
Using a Cell Phone While Driving Can Get You a Ticket
Spread the word: Michigan’s new distracted driving law went into effect today. It is now illegal to use a phone while driving. No more taking a call, looking up directions, […]
Michigan Activity Pass Gives Free and Discounted Admission to Top Attractions
Updated 6/26/2023 Everyone loves a discount. The Michigan Activity Pass offers library cardholders free and discounted admission to 475 attractions across Michigan. Places like the Detroit Insititute of Arts, LEGOLand […]
Local Gymnast Hannah Scheible Reaches Goal to Make Elite Oklahoma Sooners Team
What does it take to be a national champion in gymnastics? That’s a good question for Melinda and Joe Scheible, owners of All-American Flames Gymnastix in Port Huron. They have […]
Babysitter CPR & First Aid Course Offered
Babysitting is a great first job for many teenagers. Having the skills to keep kids safe is important for prospective employers. Those interested in getting CPR & First Aid training […]
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 […]
Detroit Zoo Trip Guide
Have you been to the Detroit Zoo lately? The zoo is constantly upgrading, repairing, and rethinking its exhibits. It’s possible to see something new every time you go. BlueWaterParent.com publisher, […]
Blue Water Jump Zone Launches Mobile Inflatable Rentals
Blue Water Jump Zone is enjoying success as a fun destination in Birchwood Mall. The mall storefront houses five giant inflatables where kids can jump and explore for a fixed […]
Learning Adventures: New Preschool and Child Care Center Coming to Marysville
Learning Adventures Preschool and Child Care in Marysville is getting ready for its August 2023 opening. The new early childhood center is owned and operated by Cassie Nickels. Nickels said […]
The Dance Academy in Port Huron Offers Dance Experiences for All Ages, Abilities
The Dance Academy in Port Huron has been teaching dancers of all ages and abilities for over fifty years. The studio, located on Lapeer Road, between Michigan and Beach, in […]
Anyone Can Be an Artist at The Painted Toad
The Painted Toad Art Studio in Marine City, Michigan gives customers a chance to explore their creative side in a fun and supportive environment. Owner Rose Gottler said that she […]
Take the Family on a Spring Flower Walk
Spring has definitely sprung and early wildflowers are abundant. You can take a walk anywhere to look at the wildflowers (dandelions count), but how fun would it be to take […]
Win a Free Book: The Adventures of Dog & Bear
Dog & Bear are always where the fun can be found. The duo can be spotted at library events, community outreach events, and many other places. BlueWaterParent.com is proud to […]