One of the scariest truths about influenza is that it can kill healthy children of all ages. Parents like Detroit area resident Zack Yaksich know the heartbreak only too well after his 5-year-old daughter died suddenly of influenza complications in 2003. Yaksich created Alana’s Flu Foundation so that other parents can be made aware of the dangers …
Say Boo to the Flu
If you’re looking for a fun way to convince your kids (and yourself) to get vaccinated against the flu this year, here is your chance! Families Fighting Flu, Visiting Nurse Associations of America and The Clorox Company have teamed up to help you keep your family protected from the flu. Detroit-area residents are invited to educate (and …
Kidzsack Review
My girls love to color and paint and glitterize and create. They can spend hours creating works of art that I proudly display on my refrigerator. I’m a very proud mom! I was given the opportunity to review Kidzsack which is an eco friendly creative backpack for kids. The front is screenprinted with artwork (sports, …
Cyber Bullying Presentation
Bullying has changed a lot since we were kids. Playgrounds used to be the place that bullies ruled, today it is the Internet. Recent news stories highlight how cyber bullying has affected our children, sometimes with severe consequences. Sheriff Mike Bouchard will discuss cyber bullying and how you can help your child with this issue. …
Panera Bread of Livonia Hosts Free Family Fun Day
On Saturday, Oct. 9, Panera Bread of Livonia and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program that …
On October 5 I Will Make a Teacher’s Day Better
Last year, I participated in a blogger outreach program called A Day Made Better which is a program by Office Max to erase teacher funded classrooms. Detroit Mommies collected donations from friends and local businesses General Motors, Nannies4Hire.com, Panera and Sound Music Instruction and took them to Jason Dosch in the Pontiac school district because …