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What Should I Do if My Child is Obsessed With Their Private Parts?

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A specialist from Children's Hospital of Michigan weighs in on how parents should handle this touchy situation.
Guides

Letterboxing in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for Families

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Here's everything you need to know to get started on this unique, kid-friendly pastime. Plus, check the roundup for a few spots for letterboxing for kids.
Advice

Michigan Environmental Issues That Affect Most Families

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Keeping Michigan healthy has benefits for us all. Discover some of the biggest environmental problems affecting our families — and how you and your kids can be the change.
Choosing a College

Your Student’s Post-Secondary Options in Education

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After high school, teens have a variety of post-secondary options. Learn about four-and two-year degrees, plus trade schools and certification programs.
Travel

Family Vacation Destinations in Canada

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Live in metro Detroit? Consider these vacation destinations in Canada for your family's next close-to-home yet out-of-country adventure.
Affording College

What are Parent PLUS Loans for College and How do They Work?

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If you didn't save enough money for your child's college education, you're far from alone. But there's a loan for that – and it's...
Attending College

College Dorm vs. Apartment: Which Housing is Better for Grades?

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There is a difference, a study reports. When it comes to the college dorm vs. apartment question, the latter could be bad for your kid's college experience.
Applying for College

6 Tips for Getting Into College – from a Detroit Kid Accepted to 45

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This Detroit kid has been offered more than $600,000 in college scholarships. Here's how he did it and his tips for getting into college for high schoolers.
School Issues

How Gen Z Learns: It’s More Self-Paced and Collaborative Than Ever

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They're roughly ages 5-24 — and their classrooms are very different from those of their millennial and Gen X parents. Find out more about how Gen. Z learns.
Guides

Top Toddler Play Places in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Sanity-saving toddler play places where you can blow off steam, from Nature's Playhouse in Ferndale to the Detroit Zoo to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Indoors

Top 10 Things Moms REALLY Want for Valentine’s Day

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When Feb. 14 draws near, do you know what moms really want for Valentine's Day? Here's what busy metro Detroit mothers had to say when we asked.
Advice

Not Your Grandma’s Lullaby: Songs Modern Moms Sing to Their Babies

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These parents said goodnight to the same-old bedtime songs and embrace more modern lullabies for their babies.
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