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3 Ways to Improve the Behavior of Kids With Autism

Hitting or biting can take the place of using words to express needs and wants, particularly for children with autism. Here, two experts from A&C Behavioral Solutions in Livonia offer advice for improving behaviors.

Child Wetting the Bed? The Solution Could Start at the Dentist’s Office

Here, Dr. Rima Bazzi of Contemporary Dentistry discusses the correlation and how she helps young patients overcome these issues.

New Pediatric Guidelines Stress Early Intervention for Autism

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released groundbreaking new autism guidelines. Pediatricians are now urged to provide a clinical diagnosis, which results in early intervention and better outcomes for kids. Here, the experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center weigh in on what it means for families.

Detroit Waldorf School’s Commitment to Place-Based Education

Venturing outside of the classroom to volunteer and explore offers big benefits to students at the Detroit Waldorf School. Here, sixth grade teacher Linda Williams discusses how this approach helps build academic outcomes.

Separation Anxiety and Kids

It's common but can cause some serious stress for children and parents. Here, a pediatric nurse practitioner with Children's Hospital of Michigan offers tips on coping.

Ice Fishing for Families in Macomb County and Beyond

Enjoy a new outdoor sport this winter. Looking for ice fishing for families in Macomb County? Browse these 2020 events and destinations for parents and kids.

Winter Sports and Fun at the Macomb County Huron-Clinton Metroparks

The colder months offer loads of outdoor fun for families. Check out the activities available at Macomb County's three Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

Would You Throw Your Daughter a Period Party?

Some moms are welcoming their daughters to womanhood with a period party – complete with red party favors and, oh yeah, menstruation games.

Creative Ways to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

An expert with the Macomb Intermediate School District offers advice on preparing kids for preschool.

Bored Teenager? It’s on the Rise, and Worse in Girls

So says a Washington State University study that surveyed students in eighth, 10th and 12th grade. What's going on with the bored teenager phenomenon?

The Value of Family Memberships at the YMCA

A Detroit mom shares why the YMCA is the ideal spot for her and her family to focus on their health and wellness.

More Than One Effective Way to Use ABA

Pivotal response training, which is a motivation-based application of ABA therapy that targets key areas of child development, is a proven form of autism treatment. Find out what it is and why it's so successful from the experts at Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center.