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Outdoorama and Cottage & Lakefront Living Show in Novi

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Stop by the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Feb. 27-March 1, 2020, for two concurrent expos that highlight the fun to be had living and playing in nature.
Indoors

Pricing Items and Preparing for a Mom-to-Mom Sale

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Looking to make extra cash off your kids' gently used items? Here are 10 tips to ensure you're pricing and preparing for a mom-to-mom sale like a pro.
Giving Birth

Finland Adopts Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy

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Under the new gender-neutral parental leave policy, mothers and fathers get the same amount of paid time off. Learn more about it and get details on U.S. policies, too.
Guides

Parents Either Love or Hate the Fiver Birthday Party Trend

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You might irritate your mom friends with the fiver birthday party request for your kid's next shebang – or you could start an awesome trend.
Advice

Parents Offer Mixed Reactions to Super Bowl Halftime Show

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The Super Bowl Halftime Show had many parents talking – some say it was too risqué while others declared it a performance worth watching as a family.
Tweens & Teens

Parents Think Teens Spend Too Much Time Playing Video Games

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A recent study found that parents think teens spend too much time playing video games – but that it's normal. Get the details on this study – plus how to encourage other activities.
Travel

5 Tips for Going On Vacation Without Kids

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Planning on going on vacation without kids? Here's some advice on how to enjoy the relaxation without feeling guilty.
At-Home Learning

5 Social Groups for Homeschoolers in Metro Detroit

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Thinking about homeschooling but worried your kids will miss out on social opportunities? Think again. Here are some activities and social groups for homeschoolers.
Family health & wellness

Why Are Fewer Kids Going to the Pediatrician?

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Research reveals that fewer kids are going to the pediatrician along with other recent trends in pediatric care. Find out about the changes and what they mean.
Senior Health & Wellness

Huron Valley Home Care Agency Expands to Livingston County

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Ypsilanti's Huron Valley Home Care Agency is expanding. Find out what this local organization can offer vulnerable, older adults in southeast Michigan.
Advice

Middle School Dating is Fine (and a Battle You Won’t Win)

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A mom of two shares her opinion on middle school dating and sheds light on why she'd allow her kids to start dating that young.
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

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A local mental health professional explains this often-misunderstood diagnosis.
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