Published 12/16/25 Art Contest for Grades K-12 Students in local schools can participate in this year’s St. Clair County Community Mental Health Creative Arts Contest. Entries are due by January […]
Tag: parenting
Parenting Basics Class – January
Parenting Basics Class – January Date: January 24, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Operation Transformation Cost: $25 RSVP: https://www.optrans.org/event-details/parenting-basics-class-january-1 Description: Parenting doesn’t come with a manual… but we’re here to help. Operation […]
Teething Tips
Published 11/19/25 Is it time for teeth? Whether you’re a first-time parent or parent of 6, teething can be a challenging time for not just your baby but you as […]
Dreaming of Home Ownership? Homebuyer Education Classes Can Help
Published 11/19/25 Looking to Buy? If you are hoping to buy a house in the future, but don’t know how much money you need or how to get started with […]
Breastfeeding Community Support Group
Introducing a Newborn to Older Siblings
Published 11/3.25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips on bringing the newest member of the family home. Going Home Bringing home your newborn baby to join your family is one […]
Feeding Hungry Kids (and Adults) on the Cheap
Published 10/27/25 Make the Most of Grocery Money Unless our elected leaders work together to legislate in the VERY near future, Bridge Cards will not reload in November. SNAP (Supplemental […]
Parenting Isn’t Easy; Get Some Help
Published 10/21/25 Parenting Classes Parenting is the most important job in the world. The job description is always changing: from changing diapers to teaching how to read to watching your […]
Parents’ Night Out: Port Huron’s Foundry Offers Creative Break for Both Kids and Parents
Published 9/15/25 No Babysitter Needed What will she think of next? Port Huron entrepreneur Carol Brooks, owner of Foundry, is offering parents and kids an opportunity to relax and be […]
Local Doula Addresses OB Shortage, Trauma-Informed Care, and More
Trauma-informed Care Certified Doula, Katie Crow, has been caring for mothers and babies in the Blue Water Area for several years as a birth doula, birth photographer, and support professional. […]
Choosing the Best Doula For You
Check Out Local Doulas Ready to jump in and hire a doula or feeling overwhelmed by all the options in your area? Remember, not every doula will be a good […]
Free Backpacks, School Supplies, More at McMorran on August 13th
Published 7/24/25 Free Items, Resources Blue Water Community Action is hosting the annual Back to School event on Wednesday, August 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the McMorran Arena. […]
Meet Up and Eat Up Times and Locations Announced for Summer 2025
Updated 7/16/2025 Published 5/13/2025 Free Food for Kids Families can get a little help feeding their kids this summer with the Meet Up and Eat Up program. This USDA-funded nutrition […]
Autism Support Group
This group is open to anyone in the community who cares for and supports an adult or child with Autism, including parents, grandparents, friends, caregivers, and other support staff. Hosted […]
SUNBucks Added to EBT Cards
Summer Nutrition The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to provide food assistance to low-income families over the summer has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […]
Feel Like a Taxi Driver for Your Kids? You’ll Want to Read This
Published May 13. 2025 Orange Cone Time Construction season is about to be in full bloom. Notice was just given by the Michigan Department of Transportation that a main thoroughfare […]
Common Misconceptions of Autistic Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
Published April 8, 2025 Parenting Blogger, teacher, and mom of an autistic child, Jackie Davidson, shares her perspective on common misconceptions of autistic children that she has encountered. Background For […]
Parenting Can Be Lonely
Published April 2, 2025 Parenting Blogger, Jackie Davidson, shares her perspective on feeling lonely as a parent of a child with special needs. Lonely/Never Alone The media portrays parenthood as […]
Money Saving Tips for Families
Published March 31, 2025 Parenting Blogger, Alyssa Dock, shares her money-saving tips for families living on a budget.. When my husband and I made the decision for me to stay […]
Huron Academic Endeavors Launches Little Endeavors for Infants and Moms
Published February 19, 2025 Playgroups are Essential Playgroups are essential for both parents and children. The connections made at playgroups can last a lifetime. Huron Academic Endeavors, which offers a […]
What’s a Lactation Consultant?
Published January 23, 2025 IBCLC An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These women are skilled and undergo rigorous training and education to hold this title. An IBCLC […]
Keeping Perspective
Published January 20, 2025 Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson shares her thoughts on putting things in perspective when parenting. Ups and Downs In life, there are always ups and downs. Sometimes […]
Intentionality in the New Year
Published January 15, 2025 Resolutions As a mom of two (soon to be three) little ones, setting New Year’s Resolutions are hard and oftentimes unrealistic. Last year our family decided […]
Invisible Battles
Published January 14, 2025 Parenting blogger Jackie Davidson shares her perspective on the invisible battles that parents face, particularly when parenting children with special needs. The Battlefield As parents to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]