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Local Life Insurance Company Offers Personal Touch

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Michigan Term, based in Troy, is a family-run business offering quick, easy access to a variety of life insurance options.
Attractions

Colorosity: The Annual Science Soiree at the Michigan Science Center

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Color-themed science event at the Michigan Science Center sparks curiosity for families and the 'young at heart' on Oct. 24, 2015.
Oh Mother

Should Parents Be Allowed to Start New Religion to Avoid Vaccines?

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Vermont recently took away the option to use a philosophical objection to vaccines, so parents are considering how they can use the religious exemption.
Oh Mother

Was a Birmingham Movie Theater Wrong to Ban Unaccompanied Teens?

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Owners at the newest Emagine Theatre location say the rule may soon apply to other locations, too. Do you think the policy is fair?
Oh Mother

Dad Suing School Over Class Sizes is an Example for Us All

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With class sizes growing in many districts, other parents might consider taking action too.
Travel

Kids and Map Reading: Why It’s Not a Lost Art

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Despite growing up in the age of GPS, knowing how to read a map is still important for kids to learn. Find out why and get some ideas on how to help.
Oh Mother

Are These Kids' Halloween Costumes Sexist?

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One mom is speaking out after finding more career-themed costume options for boys than girls at Party City. Do you agree this is a problem?
Special Needs

Local Parents Thankful for Each Day with Terminally Ill ‘Miracle Baby’

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The couple's baby, Caroline Grace Boggs, was born with the terminal condition Trisomy 18. Read about this family's journey.
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Tips for Raising ‘Science Smart’ Kids

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Experts from the Michigan Science Center offer five tips for parents on how to help their kids be more science-minded.
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Learning Through Play with Toytopia

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Playing isn't just blowing off steam – it's how kids learn. A new exhibit at the Michigan Science Center makes learning fun for everyone in the family.
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Top 10 Things to Do at the Michigan Science Center

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Watch this video to get a first-hand look at MiSci from a child's perspective.
Oh Mother

Is Our ‘Playdate Society’ a Bad Thing?

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A recent blog post gone viral bemoans parents' emphasis on 'playdates' instead of the carefree, neighborhood fun of days past. Do you agree it's a problem?
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