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Sisters Are Among Michigan’s Top Youth Volunteers

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A natural disaster prompted these sisters to create a special alarm system for people with hearing issues.
Indoors

Kid-Friendly ‘Uber’ Helps Families With School Year Transportation

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For families at districts with little or no bussing, Kid Karr offers another much needed option for families to transport their kids to and from school.
Guides

PLAYlive Nation Gaming Lounge in Ann Arbor

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Does your kid love Xbox? Now he or she can stop by this new spot in Briarwood Mall to try the latest games.
At Home

Detroit Cookie Co. is Cookie Heaven

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This Ferndale spot serves up sweets with a Detroit flair (hello, cookies with Better Made chips!). Get the scoop on this cookie shop.
Indoors

Not Your Average Bonbons

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Local chocolatier and founder of Hamtramck's Bon Bon Bon details her shop, how it came to be and the variety of bonbons sold there.
Advice

The History Behind Oktoberfest, Play-Doh Stats and Other September Facts

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Plus, how much dough Michiganders would dish out for some sleep, alarming teen driving numbers and some fun apple-related info, too.
Oh Mother

Police Fine Dad for Daughter’s Lemonade Stand

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A 5-year-old girl in London was running a lemonade stand without a permit, so police fined her dad. Seriously?
Oh Mother

Florida Elementary Schools Cancel Homework in One County

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In a total of 31 public K-5 Florida elementary schools in Marion County, students are now free from after-school assignments. Is it cause for cheer or concern?
Tutors + Classes

Girls More Likely to Get Sports Concussions than Boys

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A new study suggests girls are more susceptible to concussions than boys. Discover the reasons and learn what you can do to prevent and treat them.
Guides

Washtenaw 4-H Youth Show in Ann Arbor Has Animal Fun

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Calling all animal lovers to the Washtenaw 4-H Youth Show happening July 22-28, 2017.
Oh Mother

Comedian’s Dad Gives Birthday Cards Strike-Through Treatment

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Katherine Ryan's father expresses love for his grown daughter by crossing out the parts of her store-bought birthday cards that don't apply.
Advice

Getting Kids Up and Moving Benefits Us All

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Increasing children’s daily physical activity would save our nation more than $120 billion in health care and other related expenses, a new study says.
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