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Oh Mother

Model Mom Poses Kids for Funny Back-to-School Pictures

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Leslie Ann Brooks is by no means camera shy and when her kids head back to school, she sets up the most fun photo shoots to remember the moment.
Advice

Tips for Better Breakfasts for Kids From Metro Detroit Parent Chefs

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Blend nutrition and taste to create some better breakfasts for kids during the school year. Chefs from metro Detroit brunch hotspots have some advice to help.
Advice

Broadening Kids’ ‘Narrow Minds’ in Early Elementary School

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If your child is in first or second grade, chances are you've heard 'absolute' statements. Here's how to get kids' narrow minds to open up.
Advice

Flooding Finances, Backpack Stats and Other September Facts

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Learn what habits can lessen your chances of developing Alzheimer's, how heavy a backpack can be before hurting your child and other September facts.
Oh Mother

Georgia Mom Means Business With At-Home Job Fair

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This mother of three threw an at-home job fair to teach her kids about real-world hustle – and get more housework done more willingly.
Oh Mother

Weight Watchers Launches Kurbo App – And It’s for Kids

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First, they changed to WW. Then Kate Hudson became their spokesperson. Now, they're targeting kids with a 'healthy lifestyle' app. And parents are NOT having it.
Guides

What Should the Michigan State Insect Be?

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A group of 4-H kids sparked an effort to make the green darner dragonfly the Michigan state insect. Learn more, and meet five other atypical-yet-worthy bugs.
Advice

Talking to Kids About Sex Has a Surprising Perk, Study Says

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While talking to kids about sex can be awkward, recent studies show it not only helps them stay safe – but it also builds family communication in general.
Family health & wellness

Swine Flu Michigan Case at Fair Prompts Precautions

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When it comes to swine flu, Michigan families are at low risk. However, a case at the Fowlerville Fair is a reminder to stay safe and healthy around livestock.
Affording College

Parents Giving up Custody of Kids to Get Them Financial Aid

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Yep – it's another college admissions scandal, this time in Chicago. But rather than buying their kids' ways into Ivy Leagues, these parents are denying guardianship.
Giving Birth

Early Labor Walking Path for Moms at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

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This Commerce Township hospital offers an interactive early labor walking path for moms-to-be to featuring nine stations that help the birthing process along.
Indoors

Allen Park Teen Finn Gomez Runs Detroit Salsa Company

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It started out as a school project and transformed into a business opportunity for this downriver teen. Get the scoop on the Detroit Salsa Company and how it formed.
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