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Family health & wellness

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit

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A dentist with Summit Dental Group in Waterford offers tips and information to help kids and their parents during that first visit to the dentist.
Private Schools

The Beauty of Botany

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Students at every level have the opportunity to learn about plants, 'eat their work' and gain a deeper appreciation for their role in everyday life.
Early Education

The Benefits of Technology in Early Childhood Education

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When it comes to technology, parents are often in one of two camps: They embrace it – or they're skeptical of it. Especially when...
Advice

Parents on Furlough: Handling Finances and Talking to Kids

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Government shutdowns, like the federal one of early 2019, take a toll on families. Find tips for parents on furlough for managing money and kids' worries.
Tutors + Classes

Benefits of Year-Round Swim Lessons

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Swimming is great for a child's mental and physical well-being. Here are some additional reasons why parents should consider year-round swim lessons for their kids.
Family health & wellness

Protecting Kids from Tobacco, E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Sources

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Nicotine use is strong among teens, and Michigan reportedly isn't spending enough to deter it. Here's how parents can help in protecting kids from tobacco.
Family health & wellness

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Planet Fitness Kids Gym in Metro Detroit

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A Planet Fitness kids gym with an inclusive focus opens in Detroit in January 2019, thanks to a partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
At Home

Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe

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Chocolate and peanut butter collide for this tasty treat. Try out our no-bake peanut butter buckeyes recipe that your kids can help you make.
Advice

Pediatricians Amp Up Stance Against Spanking Kids

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When it comes to parents using corporal punishment, the American Academy of Pediatrics has taken a strong stand against spanking kids as of late 2018.
Sponsored College Content

The Benefits of An Automotive Service Technician Career

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For students looking for a hands-on career that doesn't require a bachelor's degree, Ford Motor Company offers various options – including an automotive service technician career.
School Issues

How to Improve Reading Skills in Students of All Ages

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More than half of Michigan kids in grades 3-8 are flunking English language arts on the M-STEP exam. As parents, learn how to improve reading skills in students.
School Issues

With Watch DOGS School Program, Metro Detroit Dads Make an Impact

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Fathers who want to get more involved and volunteer at their kids' schools have a variety of opportunities through the Watch DOGS school program.
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