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Ready for What’s Next? A Guide for Parents of College-Bound Kids

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College can be scary and confusing for both kids and parents. Here's a guide for parents on preparing their kids for what is yet to come.
School Issues

The Importance of a Positive Homework Space

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Several southeast Michigan parents explain why having a positive homework space is so important for kids — and offer a few tips on creating one in your home.
Senior Housing

Your Guide to Downsizing

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Professional organizers offer their tips on downsizing your aging loved ones home including when to do it and how to get rid of the extra clutter.
Special Needs

The Color of Autism Hopes to Empower Families

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The Color of Autism Foundation works to educate and empower Black families of kids with autism through ongoing parent training and other resources.
Special Needs

Alternative Baseball is Coming to Flat Rock

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Taylor Duncan was diagnosed with autism as a child and was denied opportunities to play ball as a kid. Now, he's bringing alternative baseball to kids in Flat Rock.
Talking About Race

Tips to Explaining Black Lives Matter to Kids with Disabilities

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Everyone needs to talk about the racism and inequality that has plagued our nation. Here are some tips on explaining Black Lives Matter to kids with disabilities.
Helpers Series

11-Year-Old Behind Maddie’s Snack Bar Raises Money for Friend’s Life-Saving Surgery

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Madison Hill of Detroit is using the income from her snack bar biz to help offset the medical costs of her friend's expensive, life-saving Gastroparesis surgery.
Talking About Race

A Parent’s Guide to Black Lives Matter

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Are you struggling to find the words to explain the Black Lives Matter movement to your kids? This handy guide to Black Lives Matter can help.
Guides

Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are Sensory Certified

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Zoo experiences for kids with special needs are in better reach since the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak and Belle Isle Nature Center in Detroit became sensory certified.

Sterling Heights Community Center Built on Inclusion

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The new Sterling Heights Community Center, opened in February 2020, focuses on offering sports and active fun for kids and families of all ability levels.

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids Wellness Center & Salon in St. Clair Shores

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Set to open in 2020, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids Wellness Center & Salon offers nutrition, fitness activities, end-of chemo parties and more for children.

Kids Services at Hope Network Center for Autism in Livonia

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The former location of Ladywood High school is transforming into Hope Center for Autism in Livonia, where kids will receive a variety of services.
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