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Family health & wellness

Are You Teaching Your Kids to Wipe Their Butts Properly?

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It's a given for grown-ups but new turf for little ones. So how do you teach kids to wipe their butts properly? A metro Detroit pediatrician has the scoop.
Family health & wellness

ASMR and Kids: What is It, and What are the Pros and Cons?

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YouTube has exploded with videos of people whispering, rustling buttons and even eating pickles — all to elicit a calm feeling. Can ASMR and kids be a good mix?
Attending College

When and How to Ask for Help in College

Rebecca Berger -
A Wayne State University student offers three tips on how to ask for help in college. After all, independence doesn't mean taking the world on by yourself.
Toddlers

Why Toddlers Strip Out of Their Clothes

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While no parent wants to chase a naked kid in a store, tots shuck off their clothes for many reasons. Here's why toddlers strip — and ways to curb the behavior.
Tweens & Teens

Why Teens Tune Out Nagging Parents (and How to Do Better)

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Teens are known for eye-rolling, one-word responses and sass, but parents have some work to do in the communication department, too.
Tweens & Teens

Give Up the Funk: When Tweens Refuse to Shower

Rebecca Berger -
Underarm funk like you're head-locking a skunk? When tweens refuse to shower and hygiene comes too close to this Black-Eyed Peas lyric, it's time to talk.
Family health & wellness

Color Deficiency and Colorblindness in Kids

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Can your child see the number in the circle shown here? If not, it could be time for a trip to the ophthalmologist. Learn more about colorblindness in kids.
Guides

Dream Scene Parties in Troy Has Dazzling Themes for Kids

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Looking for a little pizzazz for your birthday girl's next party? Dream Scene Parties in Troy has a lot to offer – and it hosts some gender-neutral options, too.
Toddlers

Why Kids Love Fake Food, and Why It’s Good for Them

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No, we're not advocating processed foods. We're talking pretend play with plastic kitchen sets and toy food. Kids love fake food. Here's why it's a great thing.
Guides

Michigan Haunts Book Sheds Light on Creepy Fun History

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Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween? This new Michigan haunts book can be your guide to haunted historical fun in our state.
Advice

Dakoda the Therapy Dog Helps Walled Lake High Schoolers

Rebecca Berger -
Walled Lake Western High School has a new and non-traditional employee – Dakota the therapy dog. Meet Dakoda and find out how she helps students and staff.
Advice

Black Cat Adoption, Pumpkin Pounds, Pac-Man Scores and More

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Impress your friends with these spook-tacular October fun facts including black cat adoption stats, pumpkin records and more.
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