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Travel

Fun Train Trips for Kids

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Got children who are cuckoo for choo-choos? Here are tips to make train trips enjoyable — and several options in southeast Michigan.
Family health & wellness

Children’s Vitamins: Are They Really Necessary?

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One-third of U.S. children take nutritional supplements — but whether they need to is another question. Get yourself educated on children's vitamins.
Family health & wellness

Why Perfectionism in Girls is so Pervasive and How to Change It

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Perfectionism is ramping up among all kids, but girls seem to fall deeper into the pit. Here's why our daughters are wracked with self-criticism — and what we can do.
Indoors

Classic Children’s Books All Kids Should Read

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These 10 classic children's books will improve your child's character and provide unforgettable life lessons.
Tutors + Classes

Diving 101: Teaching Kids How to Dive Into a Pool

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Is your child ready to tackle the headfirst water-splash this summer?
Guides

Coolest Caves in the Midwest for Michigan Families to Visit

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These caves in the Midwest are great vacation destinations that give local parents and kids a truly underground family experience!
Camps

Best Specialty Camps for Kids in Michigan

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Traditional camps will always be among the best kids’ summer camp options. But here are 10 types of specialty camps for kids that break the mold.
College Planning

Find the Right College Fit for Your Child

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The University of Michigan executive director Ted Spencer, who's also served as dean of admissions, offers five insights to students looking for the right path in higher education.
Travel

3 Cherry Blossom Travel Destinations for Families

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Nothing says spring quite like cherry blossoms. See them bloom at one of these cherry blossom travel destinations in Michigan, New York and Oregon.
Guides

20 Fun Spring Activities in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Sick of being cooped up this winter? Jumpstart warm weather with these boredom-busting spring activities in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor that'll engage kids and parents.
College Planning

College Planning Guide: Tips and Advice for Teens and Parents

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Which one? What will it cost? When should you start thinking about it? What does your child have to do to stand out? Relax: You're about to be schooled with this college planning guide.
Preparing for College

Preparing for College Checklist for Students and Parents

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During all four years of high school, there are ways for students to get ready for the next steps. Use this preparing for college checklist to help.
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