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A Playset That Grows With Your Kids

Concerned that the swing set you buy for your little kids will be outgrown in no time? Consider getting a playset that can be added on and adapted as they grow.

Top Trampoline Safety Tips for Kids

Dave Byrum, owner of Kids Gotta Play, advises parents on the key dos and don'ts of trampoline use to ensure their kids' playtime is fun and safe.

Hiring a Nanny: Where to Look, Questions to Ask and More

Two moms weigh in on everything from the cost of a nanny to where to find a nanny – and more. Get the all details here.

Au Pair Child Care – Everything Parents Should Know

Interested in finding an au pair? Au pair service offers an alternative to traditional child care and can be great for families with non-traditional hours. Get details here.

Choosing Child Care

When faced with the choice, what do parents pick for child care? Nanny? Center-based facility? In part II of our child care series, we offer some guidance.

Eye Care Especially for Kids

At Children's Eye Care, metro Detroit's premier pediatric ophthalmology practice, everything is focused on the unique needs of kids – from the additional training of their eye docs to their kid-friendly bedside manner and the toys they use to get kids engaged.

What’s The Best Material for a Playset?

Quality woods offer strength, stability and durability to kids' playsets and swingsets.

Is Your Child or Teen Ready for Contact Lenses?

Dr. Alexandra Williamson of Children’s Eye Care offers advice on kids and contacts.

Preparing Your Yard for a Playset

Dave Byrum, owner of Kids Gotta Play, offers advice on prepping your yard for a swingset, where to place it and how to decide what size is right for your backyard space.

Child Care Costs, Searching for Quality Child Care and More

The author of Metro Parent's three-part series on child care discusses her own search for quality child care, the option of au pair child care and more.

About Kids Gotta Play

Forget big box stores. If you're in the market for a kids playset, swingset or backyard equipment, this is the place to go!

The Sad State of Child Care

In our first story in a three-part series, we look at how the U.S. stacks up against other nations when caring for its children in cost, quality and safety.