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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traveling with Kids is Worth It
Traveling with kids is a lot of work, but it is worth it when memories are made and kids’ experiences are broadened. Theresa Winters of Faraway Places Travel said, “Travel […]
Easy Road Trips from the Blue Water Area
The desire to hit the open road and get out of town, even for just a few days, is common for families who have been stuck inside during the cold […]
Road Trip 101
Spring break time is road trip time. “Getting there” can be half the fun. Or not. Planning ahead is a deal-breaker when it comes to making the most of all […]
Tips for Freshening Up Your Home for Spring
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]