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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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Private Schools

Now More Than Ever, Strong Relationships Sustain Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor

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Even in the most difficult circumstances, there is social, emotional and academic strength when teachers, students and families work together. It's the very foundation of Waldorf education.
Private Schools

Holy Family Regional School: Celebrating 40 Years of Faith, Academics and Service

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Holy Family Regional School has built a faith-filled educational home for Young 5 through Eighth Grade students and their families.
Advice

Taking Back Power from ‘Alpha Kids’

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Studies show that in modern homes, children increasingly rule the roost – often in deceptively harmless ways. Here’s what to look for and how you can rein 'alpha kids' in.
School Issues

A Commitment to Special Education

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Educators at Roseville Community Schools are dedicated to preparing differently abled students for their futures.
Sponsored Content

To Keep Your Child Active and Healthy, Think Outside the Box

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Through an initiative called Project Play, the Aspen Institute and its partners are working to boost the numbers of kids engaged in healthy, active sports and play. We share their parent tips for reimagining kid-focused play.
Family health & wellness

Preventing Opioid Abuse in Your Family and Community

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During Self-Harm Awareness Month in March, Macomb County Community Mental Health encourages awareness and openness about substance use disorders.
School Issues

Roseville Community Schools Students Are ‘Getting Caught’ Reading for Fun

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To celebrate National Reading Month in March, Roseville Community Schools shares tips to help parents encourage the love of reading in children.
School Issues

Immersive Kindergarten Experiences at Bloomfield Hills Schools

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With a focus on education for the whole child, kindergarten at Bloomfield Hills Schools is the foundation for a satisfying learning experience throughout the elementary years.
Private Schools

The Roeper School Students Thrive Through Social-Emotional Learning

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Academic development hinges on social-emotional learning throughout all grade levels at The Roeper School, an independent school for gifted children in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham.
Private Schools

Cranbrook Schools’ STEAM Curriculum Builds Problem-Solving Young Minds

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From the youngest ages, students at Cranbrook Schools' Brookside Lower School in Bloomfield Hills blend science, technology, engineering, art and math with a college-prep elementary curriculum to grow critical thinkers for tomorrow's world.
Early Education

Gilden Woods Program Director Melissa Joyce Works for the Hugs

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This 15-year early childhood expert supports teachers and staff daily to ensure the best possible education for their young students.
Private Schools

Frankel Jewish Academy Students Explore Diverse Interests

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This college-preparatory high school, located in West Bloomfield, boasts a variety of immersive opportunities that allow students to pursue their passions.
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