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The Summer Melt: Why Some College-Bound Kids Don’t Go
Rebecca Kavanagh
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April 8, 2022
After students are accepted to college, a percentage don't attend. Learn how to spot signs of the summer melt phenomenon – and freeze it in its tracks.
Advice
Should Kids Play with Toy Guns? One Local Mom Says ‘No’
Rebecca Kavanagh
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August 19, 2019
Should kids play with toy guns? A Farmington Hills mom of two explains that mass shootings and laissez faire attitudes make her say "no way."
School Issues
7 Ways to Prepare Kids for the Transition from Elementary to Middle School
Rebecca Kavanagh
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February 9, 2018
The top things you should know to prepare yourself and your child for the often-tumultuous transition from elementary to middle school.
Advice
Why Kids Should Have Cellphones Before Age 12
Rebecca Kavanagh
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August 30, 2017
A Farmington Hills mom of two says it's all about safety and shaping good digital habits early.
Advice
Is Selfie Culture Making Your Kid Selfish?
Rebecca Kavanagh
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April 26, 2017
Whether it's the perfect Insta pic or a fleeting Snapstreak, kids are constantly on camera. But the good news? They aren't much more self-absorbed.
Advice
Why You Should Pay Your Kids an Allowance
Rebecca Kavanagh
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November 30, 2016
Farmington Hills mom of two Rebecca Kavanagh says it teaches them crucial money-management skills.
Guides
Meet Fashion Factory's Mom-Daughter Duo
Rebecca Kavanagh
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October 26, 2016
With Fashion Factory, a Macomb mom and her daughter are designing a creative future.
Advice
Why I’d Never Spank My Kids
Rebecca Kavanagh
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September 28, 2016
Farmington Hills mom Rebecca Kavanagh doesn't spank her kids because she thinks it teaches them that violence is a viable option.
School Issues
Why You Should Stop Doing Your Kid’s Homework
Rebecca Kavanagh
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January 29, 2012
Are you doing your kid's homework? If so, find out why you aren't doing them any favors, and get tips on how to strike a balance.