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Outdoors

Michigan State Parks Celebrating a Century

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Discover Michigan State Parks both here in metro Detroit and all around the state during its 100th anniversary year in 2019 – or any year – with your family.
Oh Mother

Grown Man Sues Parents for Trashing His Porn

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Everyone has collections. Stamps, baseball cards … porn? One man is taking legal action over the destruction of his prized personal porn stash.
School Issues

What is a Balanced School Calendar and How Does It Work?

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Michigan schools are experimenting to try to solve the problem of summer learning loss. Here's a look at the year-round balanced school calendar.
Attractions

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor Gets New Home

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The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History re-opens in a new location. Swing by to experience the new interactive exhibits, programming and more.
Oh Mother

Cop Issues Mom Citation for 3-Year-Old Son’s Public Urination

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Sure, it's technically illegal. But this story involving a pregnant mom who couldn't run her kid to the restroom fast enough is ridiculous.
Oh Mother

Meme Has People Turning to Twitter to Make Their ‘Dads’ Famous

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The internet is a great tool for furthering careers. It's also a great place to claim you're related to celebrities. Now, Twitter users are doing both with a fun meme.
Oh Mother

Vasectomy Cakes and Parties are a Thing for Dads-No-More

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Parents are retiring from procreating and ready to celebrate. Vasectomy parties are becoming an offbeat way to take some pain out of the outpatient procedure.
Tweens & Teens

Give Up the Funk: When Tweens Refuse to Shower

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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.
Indoors

Family Runs Super Mercado El Jalisco Mexican Supermarket in Livonia

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Meet the family behind Livonia's Super Mercado El Jalisco and find out what this unique Mexican supermarket can offer your family.
Guides

Michigan Plantlife Tidbits, Bugs Bunny Birthday and Other April Facts

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Need some fun April facts to impress your friends? Learn some Michigan plantlife tidbits, library data and Titanic facts here.
Oh Mother

Houston Brewery Reunites Child With Lost Unicorn Toy

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Everyone knows unicorns are magical – but who knew they were master beer brewers, too? The story of a child separated from a beloved toy has a happy ending.
Oh Mother

Baseball Mom Heckles Son in First College Game

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Does heckling your child as they're playing collegiate sports help them perform better? One mom certainly thinks so, and some sports blogs seem to agree.
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