Ignore those mounds of melting snow. Spring is here. Well, almost. As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, the annual tradition of spring cleaning and refreshing one’s […]
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Fresh Air, Please
As people refresh their homes for spring, they might be tempted to fill their homes with artificial floral scents or swap out the cinnamon and pine-scented remnants of the holiday […]
Clutter Control
All. Those. Papers. If you have kids, you have papers: worksheets, art projects, permission slips, newsletters, schedules, lists, waivers, and so much more. Managing the paper is a chore and […]
The Adventures of Dog & Bear Bring Simple Wonder to the Community
Once upon a time, a couple was at an airport and a man gave them a stuffed animal from a sales promotion. The couple eventually took the stuffed bear on […]
Experts Say No Puffy Coats in Car Seats
Being a parent is hard. You need to bundle the little ones up in cold weather, but thick coats could compromise the effectiveness of car seats. What are parents, grandparents, […]
Wonder Wolf Entertainment Adds Sparkle to Parties and Events
Michelle Stuckey-Wolford of Wonder Wolf Entertainment is everywhere these days. If she’s not leading a dance class or dressed up like a mermaid or a snow fairy at a children’s […]
Prowlers Deliver Memorable Night for Local Family
When Dave Chemin, Jr. won a pair of tickets from BlueWaterParent.com to the Saturday Prowlers Hockey Game, he was excited, but he didn’t know that it would turn into a […]
DNR Outdoor Adventure Center is Sensory Friendly
The Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit has announced that it is Sensory Friendly. That means that kids who don’t love constant noise and stimulation can relax and enjoy all that […]
Can You Spend 1000 Hours Outside this Year?
The 1000 Hours Outside movement challenges families to get outdoors. The goal is 4-6 hours per day outside. If that seems like a lot, it is. Four to six hours […]
Make Connections at a Playgroup
Playgroups are essential for both young children and parents. The connections that parents make with other parents in the same stage of life can last for a lifetime. Meanwhile, toddlers […]
Activity Sign-ups
Sports Signup information is shared as a resource for the community. BlueWaterParent.com bears no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Please send your organization’s sign-up information to events@bluewaterparent.com. Port […]
Sophisticatz Karaoke in Birchwood Mall Offers Family Fun
Sophisticatz Karaoke in the Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot is the place to go for a unique kind of fun. The family-owned small business opened in 2022 to bring karaoke […]
Prowlers Hockey Ticket Giveaway!
Who wants to go to a Prowlers Game for free? BlueWaterParent.com will be giving away many pairs of tickets throughout the season thanks to a partnership with the Port Huron […]
Flames Gym Offers Plenty of Space to Burn Energy
All-American Flames Gymnastix, located in Port Huron, Michigan, provides a place for kids to run, jump, flip, and test their limits in a safe environment. The enormous 35,000-square-foot facility has […]
Attending Live Performances is Important for Kids
Going to see and hear things live and in person, whether it is animals at the zoo, actors on a stage, or athletes on a court or field is valuable […]
It’s Time to Sort the Candy
After a full month of buildup to Halloween and an endless amount of Trunk or Treats and community events, the time has come to sort the candy. Here’s how it […]
Free Costume Ideas
Don’t want to be part of the $10.6 billion spent on Halloween hype? Here are some ways to be a legitimate trick-or-treater without spending a dime: There’s always the option […]
Painting with Britt Takes Face Painting to the Next Level
Brittany Rodriguez has turned her artistic talent into a thriving local face-painting business. Her business, Painting with Britt, has been around for about five years, making kids’ dreams come true […]
Those Leaves, Though
This is one of those years when the fall colors are spectacular. You don’t have to drive far to see the trees putting on a show. Some of the best […]
New Laws Update Foster Care Rules
Sometimes “family” is more than blood relatives. New changes to Michigan’s foster care system redefine what a “relative” is and can include those with close emotional ties to a child […]
The Arc Offers Special Education Support
The Arc of St. Clair County can help parents to know the law and know their responsibilities when it comes to getting appropriate Special Education supports for their children. There […]
Thank a Teacher
October 5th is World Teacher’s Day. If you are taking care of kids, you know the huge impact that teachers can have on kids. Not only do teachers teach academics, […]
Newborn Screening Can Prevent Lifelong Impairment
When babies are born, they get checked out for a few things to make sure they are on track for normal development and growth. If they aren’t, modern medicine has […]
The Bedtime Battle
So if Little Aiden needs the recommended 13 hours of sleep every night, and he gets to preschool at 7:30 in the morning every day, and needs time to eat […]
Port Huron Police Community Engagement Trailer is Ready to Roll
“It’s not a party unless the cops show up”. That phrase has new meaning with the creation of the Port Huron Police Department’s Community Engagement Trailer. The trailer is now […]