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Why Do I Need Childbirth Education?
Childbirth education is simply education you receive on childbirth. Your education can range from books, films, in-person courses, or virtual courses. There are many great options. However, selecting the right […]
Gentle Cesarean
Whether you are planning and scheduling a cesarean or it is a sudden change in plans, knowing you still have options can be incredibly helpful. While every hospital will have […]
Late Summer Beach Guide
Wait a minute on the pumpkins, please. It’s still summer. Late August and early September are prime beach times. It might take a little longer for the days to heat […]
How to Know if Your Child is “Kindergarten Ready” from a Former Kindergarten Teacher
By BlueWaterParent.com Parenting Blogger Alyssa Dock. Views represented are for informational purposes and are the personal views of the writer. Over the years I have had the privilege to teach […]
Blue Water Martial Arts: Tradition of Quality Training and Community Outreach Continues
The tradition of quality training and community outreach continues with the newly independent Blue Water Martial Arts. The former PKSA Port Huron martial arts dojang (studio) has been a staple […]
Doula Support For Birth Partners
More often than not, when we think of doulas we think of them supporting mothers. While this is true, doulas also can be an incredible support for birth partners as […]
Breastfeeding – Nursing vs. Pumping
Every mother will have their preference on how to feed their baby. Some may choose to formula feed, some will nurse, some will pump and some will combination feed. Every […]
25 Years of Landmark Academy
Landmark Academy, in Kimball, Michigan, is celebrating 25 years of providing a supportive and innovative charter school experience for students in the Blue Water Area. To celebrate the 25-year milestone, […]
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
Throughout your pregnancy, you probably became very familiar with weeks, dates, and trimesters. But one we don’t hear as much about is the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is considered […]
Interview: The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Shelby Vinson is a hypnobirthing instructor located in St. Clair County, Michigan and owner of SC Empowered Birth. I had the privilege of asking her some questions to further explain […]
Children’s Book Drive Repurposes Used Books
“Out with the old and in with the new” with the Great Start Collaborative of St. Clair County’s Children’s Book Drive. Families can trade their old books for a free […]
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post Accepting New Students
For high school and college students ages 15 to 21 thinking about a career in law enforcement, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Explorer Post #2004 could be a great opportunity. […]
Baby Registry Tips
Necessities As you progress through your pregnancy it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the latest baby gadgets and accessories. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, start with the necessities. […]
What is “The Golden Hour”?
Welcome, Baby The golden hour can be simply put as the uninterrupted hour following childbirth while the newborn lays on the mother’s chest with skin-to-skin contact. The golden hour can […]
Making the Best of a C-Section
While many mamas dread the word “cesarean”, it is still a very real occurrence that moms face when giving birth. A cesarean section (otherwise known as c-section) is a surgical […]
The Harbor Street Outreach Program Helps Youth and Families in Port Huron
Have you heard of the Harbor Street Outreach Program? The program is for St. Clair County youth aged 9 to 20 and their parents or guardians. The Program reaches out […]
Creating a Birth Plan
As you may know or are learning, when you find out you are pregnant you now have lots to plan for: from how you want your ideal pregnancy to look, […]
What is a Postpartum Doula?
Alright, mama, you did it! You’re home and relaxing with your sweet newborn baby. While we soak in our snuggles and recover, moms also have to adjust to the new […]
What is a Birth Doula?
You just saw those two little lines appear on your pregnancy test. So many emotions can start to flood in, whether this was planned, a surprise, your first, or your […]
The Dance Academy of Port Huron Offers Summer Classes
Summer is a great time to try out dance. The Dance Academy of Port Huron has a full schedule available at their studio on Lapeer Road in Port Huron. They […]
My house is an absolute mess, but my family had the best weekend ever
My house is an absolute mess, but my family had the best weekend ever. This past week was one of the busiest of the year thus far. My youngest turned […]
Don’t Let a Tick Bite Ruin Your Summer
Ticks are everywhere this year. Some tick bites can cause sickness. Preventing bites is the best way to stay safe. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends […]
Local Author Scott Beauchamp Encourages Writers
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Local dad and author, Scott Beauchamp, says to go for it. He should know, as he already has one book published and […]
Meet Up and Eat Up Keeps Kids Fed Over Summer Break
Kids in Port Huron can get a free breakfast and lunch through the Meet Up & Eat Up program this summer. The federally funded program provides free food to kids […]
St. Clair Recreation Summer Registration Starts May 13th
The City of St. Clair Recreation Department has a ton of fun on the schedule for summer 2024. Registration begins on May 13th. There is a variety from which to […]
St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy in Port Huron Celebrates 60 Years with Spring Carnival
Do you know someone who went to “St. Mary’s” as it is affectionately called? The Port Huron school, St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy, has been teaching kids across many grade levels […]
Win A 6-Day Pass to the 2024 St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair!
Through a partnership with the St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair, BlueWaterParent.com has an amazing gift basket to give away, which includes a six-day pass to the 2024 fair. […]
Port Huron Tennis House Offers Spring and Summer Fun
The Port Huron Tennis House has a long tradition of churning out tennis champs. They also have a tradition of providing spring and summer fun for players of all ages. […]
Port Huron Police Host Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day April 20th at Pine Grove Park
Many families in the Blue Water Area have a loved one who is living with autism. The Port Huron Police Department is hosting a Special Needs and Autism Acceptance Day […]
Earth Fair at Goodells County Park April 26-27
Have you been to Earth Fair? If you have, you know how amazing it is. If you haven’t, maybe this is your year to check out one of St. Clair […]
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 […]
Port Huron’s St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy Plans Open House
St. Mary Catholic Parish has had a school at the corner of 10th Avenue and Ballentine Street in Port Huron for sixty years. The school has evolved over the years […]
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 […]