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Step Parent Support Group in Oakland County

Whether it's resources, advice or just a fellow mom or dad who 'gets it,' this new Farmington Hills group is helping parents in person and on Facebook.

Lake Orion Bus Driver Dawn Lemaster Named Best Bus Driver in the Country

Nominated by a fourth-grade student (and big fan!), this creative southeast Michigan woman earned top props for 2012 in Thomas Built Buses' contest.

School Business Partnerships Helping Southeast Michigan Kids

From small shops to auto giants like GM, businesses are getting more involved in education. Could these 'win-win' arrangements keep growing?

Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Novi

This fully-charged, two-wheeled adventure zips through the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for three days of family fun, Feb. 1-3, 2013.

WeeHands Baby Sign Language Class in Southeast Michigan

These national classes find a home locally - first up, Birmingham in Oakland County - to help parents communicate, connect and bond with their infants.

The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop in Berkley

A staple for decades, this huge kids store is a family magnet, offering high-quality games and dolls, outdoor play sets, teachers stuff and lots more.

Olde World Canterbury Village in Lake Orion

Home to the Always Christmas Store, this holiday village offers year-round shopping, fun for kids and an escape from the hustle of the modern world.

'Build-A-Bear' Workshop at Somerset Collection in Troy

The 'newly imagined' concept store, the fourth of six in the world, offers southeast Michigan kids and families lots of interactive stuffed animal fun.

2013 Monster Calendar by Royal Oak Teen Benefits Autism

Oakland County high school grad Dylan Yates creates a wall calendar full of fun graphics to help out the Judson Center and other southeast Michigan causes.

Rochester Hills has Toys, Play Spots, a Museum, Great Food and More for Kids

Known as a great place to raise a family, this city is also worth a visit for its awesome shopping, top-notch restaurants, entertainment and more.

Families Living in Poverty in Southeast Michigan

In our state, 25 percent of kids now live in poverty. What does it mean to grow up poor in metro Detroit? What are their hopes for the future? Local families share their reality.

Resources and Lifelines for Families Struggling with Poverty in Southeast Michigan

Local organizations in metro Detroit provide emergency assistance and pathways to hope for the area's poor parents and their children.
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