Published January 6, 2025 Homeschoolers have some exciting options for learning and socializing thanks to Huron Academic Endeavors. The St. Clair County hybrid homeschool learning center is planning sports and […]
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Potty Training Time
Published January 2, 2025 Parenting blogger, Alyssa Dock, relates her recent experience with potty training. No More Diapers There are so many milestones when it comes to raising kids, but […]
Christmas Break Activities
Published December 16, 2024 Christmas Break Activities Christmas break is soon approaching, and for those of us with school-age children, that can be daunting if they are autistic. Sudden changes […]
Great Gift Idea for Expecting Moms: Doula Gift Certificate
Published December 16, 2025 Have an expecting mom on your shopping list this year? Give the gift that keeps on giving, a gift certificate for doula support! While every mom […]
The Mental Load
Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson reflects on the mental load that parents carry and how that can be a heavier load for parents of children with special needs. If you are […]
The Elf is Back
Elf on the Shelf. For some, it is a beloved family tradition. For others, it is an annoying marketing ploy that manipulates children’s behavior. Started with a Book The Elf […]
Tips on Communicating with an Autistic Child
Published December 3, 2024 Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, shares tips on effective communication with families of autistic children. Thick Skin As a mom to an autistic child, […]
Autism-Friendly Holiday Traditions
Published December 3, 2025 Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, shares Autism-Friendly Holiday Traditions. If you participate in holiday traditions and have a child with autism, then you know […]
The Village
Published November 20, 2024 Parenting blogger and autism activist, Jackie Davidson, reflects on the loss of “The Village” for modern parents. What is a Village? I am 37 years old, […]
How to Improve Postpartum Sleep
Published November 19, 2024 You have probably heard the phrase “Oh, just sleep when the baby sleeps”. While this may work for some, this doesn’t always work, especially if you […]
Successfully Managing the Holidays
Published November 18, 2025 Parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, shares her tips and tricks for managing the holidays with a child with autism. Holidays Can Be a Struggle For many autistic […]
Tips for Packing Your Hospital Bag
Published November 15, 2024 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison shares expert tips on packing a bag for the hospital when having a baby. Start Early While some may enjoy this task, […]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Autistic Children
Published November 13, 2024 Local parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, a parent of an autistic child and a professional educator, shares her insights on choosing the perfect Christmas gift for kids […]
Sensory Processing and Autism
Published November 11, 2024 Local parenting blogger, Jackie Davidson, a parent of an autistic child and a professional educator, shares her findings on the relationship between sensory processing and autism. […]
Babywearing
What is babywearing? Babywearing is something that has been done for thousands of years across the world. Babywearing is essentially carrying a baby in a carrier either in front of […]
Cesarean Recovery
A cesarean section, otherwise known as a c-section, is a surgical procedure done to deliver a baby without the mother having to push the baby out. An incision is made […]
Autism 101: Resources for Parents of K-5 Students
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological difference in how 1.5% of the population thinks and processes the world around them. This results in differences in communication […]
Parental Trauma
Parental trauma is real. As parents, we are strong for our kids. We often feel the need to hide any struggles we are having so that not only to others […]
I Think My Child is Autistic, Now What?
Do you suspect autism in your child? I know so many people who when faced with something scary or the unknown do one of three things: shut down and/or spiral, […]
Early Signs of Autism
Could it be Autism? Have you ever watched your baby do something and wondered if it’s normal? Have you ever met another child who has a diagnosis and tried to […]
What is Autism?
Defining Autism Take a moment and think about what your mental images and understanding are of the word “autism”. Just take a moment and visualize what autism is. On a […]
Fall Crafts
Coffee Filter Bats One of my favorite crafts to make with my kiddos every spring is coffee filter butterflies. I remember making them myself when I was in elementary school, […]
Time for a New Bathroom? Remodeling Tips for Families
If your bathroom is working for your family, you don’t think about it much. But if something is broken, functionally outdated, or just plain ugly, you are probably thinking about […]
What are VBAC & HBAC?
You may have seen the abbreviations VBAC & HBAC. VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean and HBAC stands for homebirth after cesarean. Both More Common These terms are being […]
How to Support Mom During and After Labor
Every birth partner will be different, some may be pros and others may not know what to do. Your birth partner’s support through labor and delivery can be incredibly beneficial. […]
Painted Pumpkins
Halloween is quickly approaching, and I love doing all of the fun fall-themed crafts with my kiddos. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share all of the projects […]
Discovery City Children’s Museum Has It All
Kids need a safe place to play when it’s too cold, hot, or rainy to go to the park. Discovery City Children’s Museum in downtown Port Huron has met that […]
Our Favorite Part Of The Day
As much as I would love to take credit for the following wonderful idea, it was actually my husband who came up with it. A few months ago he came […]
Navigating Postpartum
The postpartum period can be such an important time in your life as well as your baby’s and your family’s. As your body recovers, your hormones will be changing as […]
Prenatal Yoga
Body and Mind Taking care of your body and mind can be essential throughout your pregnancy. We need to take care of our body so it is healthy and prepared […]
DanceAbilities Gives Everyone a Chance to Dance
Registration is open for MainStreet Dance Connection‘s DanceAbilities classes. The classes are designed for adults with mobility challenges, including those who use wheelchairs. The studio is located in Birchwood Mall […]
Picky Eater?
As a mother of an almost-three-year-old, I know a thing or two about picky eating. My one year old who once used to eat salmon, zucchini, and spinach like it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]