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Attractions

Explore Where You Live: Hidden Gem Destinations in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Check out some of these family-friendly gems.
Attractions

Local Mom Opens Walking Lightly. A Zero-Waste Shop in Ferndale.

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Trade single-use plastics for zero waste options at the new Ferndale shop.
Education

Tips to Help Elementary Students Adjust to School After COVID

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Kids are returning to the classroom this year. These tips will help your elementary kid adjust back to normal.
Attractions

Meet the Women Behind Detroit’s Coriander Kitchen and Farm

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A women-owned and operated urban farm and restaurant rooted in the community.
Family health & wellness

Top Weight Loss Programs for Kids in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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If your child is struggling with weight, these weight loss programs for kids in hospitals in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties can help.
Baby Care

How to Get Your Infant to Enjoy Tummy Time: Tips and Techniques

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Spending time on their tummies during the day is crucial for your little one's health and development. Here are some easy tips to incorporate tummy time in your baby's day.
Advice

Tips For Getting Your Kid to Like Vegetables

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Parents don't need to hide veggies to get picky eaters to eat them, according to research. An expert weighs in with tips to help kids enjoy eating produce.
Baby Care

Why Kids Forget Their Earliest Memories

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A study explains the cause of 'infantile amnesia' and the big benefits of not remembering those first moments of life.
Tweens & Teens

Teen Headaches: Causes, Concerns and Cures

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There are a number of factors the cause teen headaches, including hormones, stress and lack of sleep. Learn how to identify and treat your teen's headaches.
At Home

Perfect Holiday Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Give the gift of food this holiday season with this recipe from the kitchen of Kristen Gibson, one of Metro Parent's contributing writers
Family health & wellness

Child's Oral Health is Tied to School Performance

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A study says that kids with dental issues are more likely to struggle academically due to increased absences and lower grades. Here, a local dentist discusses preventative care.
School Issues

Michigan Disaster Plans for Schools, Daycare Centers Lacking

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Save the Children, a national organization, says we're among 28 states not making the grade in keeping kids safe. Here's what it found - and what's being done.
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