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Giving Birth

Babies Can Learn Songs While in Womb, Study Says

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Finnish researchers find unborn kids exposed to music recognize the tunes after birth. A metro Detroit source says it benefits infants' development too.
Oh Mother

School Sends Letter Home About 11-Year-Old Girl's Weight

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As part of its annual BMI checks, a Florida middle school told a mom her daughter's index was higher than it should be. In fact, the tween is considered overweight.
Oh Mother

BatDad Parents Kids Wearing Batman Mask, Shares on Vine

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Atlanta father Blake Wilson uses his superhero alter ego, BatDad, to parent his four children - and broadcasts his advice in hilarious videos online.
Family health & wellness

Bullying Can Cause Physical Illness in Kids, Study Says

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Symptoms like headaches, dizziness, bedwetting and more often are a direct result of being bullied by peers, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Indoors

Spoil 'Em Rotten Children's Fashion Boutique in Royal Oak

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Looking for unique clothing for kids - with mid-range price tags? Mom of four Shay Van's new Oakland County store fits the bill.
At Home

Recipes that Make National Chicken Month Finger Lickin’ Good

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Treat the kids to family entrees and sides sure to give everyone something to cluck about - from pizza to enchiladas to breakfast biscuits.
School Issues

Unique Gifts for Teachers for Back to School

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Launch the new school year right with a special 'hello' gift from your child to his or her teacher. Here are a few different picks that stand out.
Oh Mother

Kids Duct-Taped in Plastic Boxes; Woman Kidnaps Baby in Tote Bag

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Two sad stories of child 'confinement' involve two Ohio parents' claustrophobic punishment - and a California woman whose lie about being pregnant prompted a bizarre crime.
Things to Do

Gold Worthy Toys and Stuff to Get Kids in the Olympic Spirit

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Whether your family is rooting for swimming, gymnastics, volleyball - or just all the Team USA sports - get pumped with these cool product picks.
Oh Mother

Kirk Gibson, Detroit Baseball Icon, Skips Son's Graduation

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His excuse? He was at work, managing his pro ball team in Arizona. Dad's decision has some critics crying 'foul' in southeast Michigan and beyond.
Camps

At Kids Camps, Uniforms and Dress Codes are Still the Norm

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Bikinis are among the biggest banned culprits, an American Camp Association survey finds. Why the restrictions still matter at summer sleep-away spots.
Oh Mother

Dad Beats Child for Dropping a Baseball, Gets Caught on Video

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Anthony Sanchez, also an elected California official, is in big trouble for hitting his stepson after his neighbor filmed the scenario and posted it online.
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