See the Lake Orion Community Schools 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-2025 school calendar as approved by the Lake Orion Community Schools. Important 2024-2025 school year dates A few key dates you’ll want to bookmark: First Day of School: Sept. 3, 2024  Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 3,...

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See the Grosse Ile Township Schools 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-2025 school calendar as approved by the Grosse Ile Township Schools. Important 2024-2025 school year dates A few key dates you’ll want to bookmark: First Day of School: Sept. 5, 2023 Winter Break: Dec. 25, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024 Spring...

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See the Brighton Area Schools 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-2025 school calendar as approved by the Brighton Area Schools board. Here are a few key dates you’ll want to bookmark: Important 2024-2025 school year dates First Day of School: Sept. 3, 2024 Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-29,...

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Answers to Your Car Seat Questions, Plus 5 Metro Detroit Road Trip Ideas!

Buckling your child into a car seat is a right of passage for parents and of vital importance for childhood safety. So why does something that seems so simple present so many questions? My kids are older now, but I remember the car seat debate. What car seat is best for what age and when do you switch? And finally, when do you not need the car seat at all? In a blog on the Henry Ford Health website, pediatrician Dr. Shoshana Gordon has this to say:...

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Explore the Great Outdoors with Kids in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth is located in northeastern Minnesota, at the western tip of Lake Superior. Known as an outdoorsy destination, I’ve long wanted to visit for hiking. My 13-year-old daughter was excited about the paddle boarding and alpine slide. The people of Duluth are genuinely nice and easily make you feel at home. I didn’t realize how hilly of a city Duluth is. In fact, some have...

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A Parent’s Guide to Wayne County Private Schools

Some of the best private schools in Michigan are private schools in metro Detroit. Families living in and around Detroit have plenty of quality options – especially if they’re looking for Wayne County private schools and Detroit private schools. Montessori schools? Religious schools? Waldorf schools? Check, check and check. Our roundup includes private schools in Detroit,...

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Supporting the Mental Health of Your Transgender Child

“What did I do wrong?” Oftentimes, this is the first reaction parents have when their child comes out as transgender, says Dr. Dalton Connally, licensed clinical social worker and founder and CEO at Connally Counseling, LLC in Ann Arbor. It’s a lot for parents to process, but in the moments after your child’s declaration, it’s important to take yourself out of the equation and simply support your child. “That’s the No. 1 thing that they need....

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Win Tickets to Blake’s Sunflower Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill

Have some fun in the sun(flowers)! Head to Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill for Blake’s Sunflower Festival happening two weekends this year on Aug. 9-11, 2024 and Aug. 16-18, 2024. This outdoor event will feature 200 artisans, cut your own sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more! Fill out the below form by Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, for your chance to win four tickets to Blake’s Sunflower Festival. This...

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A Parent’s Guide to Wayne County Public Schools

Every child should have access to a high-quality education. Public school districts in Wayne County strive to provide exactly that for children in grades K-12. Whether you’re pleased with the school options near you, looking to move to another district or perhaps seeking a school of choice, this guide gives a baseline of information to make that decision. Read more: Best...

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