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Attractions

Water Park and Public Pool Dos and Don’ts

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Whether you're opting to hit up an indoor or outdoor water park, there are a few public pool dos and don'ts to keep in mind.
Special Needs

Planning Summer Fun for Your Child With Autism and the Whole Family

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From dining out as a family to enjoying community outings, summer offers countless opportunities for fun. For families who have a child with autism, these outings may require more advanced planning. One of Gateway Pediatric Therapy’s board-certified behavior analysts, Stephanie Sweebe, shares her advice.
Camps

Help for Homesick Kids

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Whether it's a sleepover or first trek to an overnight camp, being away from home can really upset some kids. Here are six tips and tricks to help homesick kids.
Special Needs

Tips For Toilet Training a Child on the Spectrum

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Parents can achieve toilet training success with any child. Discover how with five tips from Lauren Lobbestael, Clinical Director of Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Dearborn location.
Special Needs

How to Improve Speech and Language Learning at Home

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Here, Marika Gaul, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Gateway Pediatric Therapy, offers five tips to progress towards that goal.
Advice

5 Things You Should Know About Fostering a Child

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For those considering opening their homes to a child in need, Katie Page-Sander, an expert on Michigan's foster care programs, offers her insight and five things you should know about fostering a child.
Early Education

Preparing Kids for Kindergarten

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Looking towards that first big step into school? Detroit education experts offer five insights into preparing kids for kindergarten.
Advice

Sibling Relationships: Nurturing Positive Sibling Bonds

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They're playmates, adversaries, champions, antagonists – and, researchers say, represent one of the most formative relationships we'll have in life. Learn how to build strong sibling relationships in your kids.
Giving Birth

Tips for Choosing a Nursing Bra

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Rebecca Aughton, owner of Bra-vo Intimates in Royal Oak, shares tips for choosing a nursing bra with expecting and new moms.
School Issues

The Important Role of the School Guidance Counselor

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Academic advisor, friendship mediator, career counselor, confidante – school guidance counselors wear many hats.
Attractions

Best Places to Take a Splash This Winter

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Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you and the kids can’t hit the pool! Check out this list of indoor water parks and take a dip this season.
Advice

The Hospital Music Man Bob Huffman

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For hospitalized kids and grown-ups with a variety of illnesses, music therapist Bob Huffman's soothing guitar and voice is a dose of musical medicine.
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