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Ballet Dads Raise the Barre in Dance Class

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A group of dads from the Philadelphia Dance Center put on tutus and joined their daughters for a ballet class and the internet fell in love.
Indoors

Alice in Wonderland at the Marquis Theatre in Northville

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Follow the white rabbit! It looks like he's headed to the Marquis Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland, running March 4-May 7, 2017.
Oh Mother

Miss Manners Passes on Gender Reveal Parties

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It's normal to be excited about a bouncing new baby, but the Washington Post's Miss Manners argues over-the-top gender reveal parties are taking it too far.
Attractions

Sciencefest: PhysicsPalooza at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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Kids can learn more about motion, inertia, electricity and other forces that power the physical word with activities, Feb. 18-19, 2017.
Guides

Fire and Ice with Spice Winter Festival in Downtown Clawson

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Marvel at both fire breathers and ice carvers in downtown Clawson at this annual Oakland County event on Feb. 18, 2017.
Oh Mother

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor Offers a Breastfeeding Boost

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Moms struggling with breastfeeding might want to settle down with a bowl of ice cream – it might just help you produce more milk.
Oh Mother

‘The Pumpkin and the Pantsuit’ Help Parents Explain the Election

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Regardless of personal politics, some parents have wondered how to explain the 2016 presidential election to their children. This new book does just that.
Attractions

Chinese New Year Celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts

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Ring in the Chinese New Year with a celebration of community, culture, plus beautiful performances and demonstrations at the DIA, Feb. 11-12, 2017.
Toddlers

How Toddlers Pick Up Biases from Parents

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Kids as young as 4 start developing biases – just by watching mom and dad.
Indoors

Little High Flyers Kids Shop in Detroit

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Find gender neutral, fair-trade and organic clothing items at this children's boutique that recently opened in Motown.
Oh Mother

Third Grader’s Teeth Pulled at School Without Mom’s Permission

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Mom signed a permission slip thinking the district was offering dental cleanings, but instead they extracted three of her son's teeth without medication.
Indoors

The Lion King at the Detroit Opera House

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Witness the stunning visuals, choreography and storytelling of the award-winning Broadway production on stage in Detroit, Feb. 1-26, 2017.
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