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Claire Charlton

Claire Charlton
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An enthusiastic storyteller, Claire Charlton focuses on delivering top client service as a content editor for Metro Parent. In her 20+ years of experience, she has written extensively on a variety of topics and is keen on new tech and podcast hosting. Claire has two grown kids and loves to read, run, camp, cycle and travel.

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Smart Ways to Try College (While Still in High School)

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Dipping into college courses makes a lot of sense for some high school students. Through Washtenaw Community College, students are gaining skills for future STEM careers while still in high school.
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Simple Tips for Successful Travel With Your Child on the Autism Spectrum

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Is holiday travel in your future? Get prepared for a fun and successful experience with advice from an expert at Gateway Pediatric Therapy.
Family health & wellness

Preventing Scalds and Burns

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Each year, 500,000 people suffer from burns, with most younger than 5 or older than 65. Learn these helpful tips from Kohl's SAFE 4 Kids to protect your family from burns.
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5 Things to Know About Living a Waxing Lifestyle

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Summer is months away, and that's why now is the best time to establish your waxing lifestyle. Learn from an expert at Waxing The City in Canton why it makes sense to start right now.
Pregnancy & Baby

Create a Partnership for a Safe and Joyful Pregnancy and Birth

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Whether you're adding to your family or just beginning your parenting journey, you'll have plenty of decisions to make even before your big BIRTH day. Start with some advice from a couple of experts at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
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Why Your Child’s Hearing Is So Important

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Healthy hearing is a crucial component to a child's speech and language development. But when should your child's hearing be tested? A pediatric otolaryngologist from Children's Hospital of Michigan offers some advice.
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Caring for Your Child With Asthma

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Asthma doesn't have to bring down your child's quality of life. Learn these asthma management basics from Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Works for Kids With Autism

Claire Charlton -
Can acceptance and commitment therapy help a child with autism learn to sit with negative feelings? A board-certified behavior analyst from Gateway Pediatric Therapy explains how it works.
Advice

YMCA Early Learning Childcare Is Safe, Nurturing and Open

Claire Charlton -
At Boll Family YMCA and Farmington YMCA, young children are preparing for kindergarten in a safe, fun environment. Reserve a spot for your child.
Guides

More Ways to Do Nature at Huron-Clinton Metroparks This Fall

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Learn how all-new virtual programming and small-group outdoor in-person activities keep the whole family connected to nature this fall.
Education

DPSCD is Prepared to Welcome Back its 51,000 Students and Teachers

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Families have options and choices for students to return to learning this fall, both online and in the classroom.
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Attend a Robot Party to Get to Know Girl Scouts This Fall

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It's time to plan for fall and winter activities. Why not build a robot and learn more about what Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan can offer the whole family?
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