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Advice

Should Kids Have Chores?

Jackie Castle -
Fed up with nagging and pleading your kids to pitch in around the house? Here's why kids should have chores and how to get your kids to do them, too.
Advice

Being Thankful for Being a Parent

Michele Ranard -
Five simple ways that you can become more grateful – and, some days, happy! – that you're a mom or dad.
Advice

The Importance of Play in Child Development: Why Kids Need Free Play

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Using their imaginations, not just the Internet, is still crucial for today's children. Here's more on the importance of play in child development and what parents can do to help foster more of it.
Tweens & Teens

Teenage Brain Development: Hardwired to Test Parental Patience

Malia Jacobson -
Risky behavior, skipping curfew and more: Your kid's behavior may be making you crazy, but it's not personal. Turns out, his brain is still developing. Find out what's happening.
Oh Mother

Should Dads Wake Up With Baby At Night?

Jessica Schrader -
Many parents share nighttime duties but there's still a perception that moms are lucky if dad helps out at night.
Giving Birth

Postpartum Depression in Dads: Signs and What to Do

Megan Krueger -
Can dads have postpartum depression? You bet. Learn more about identifying and supporting new dads with the postpartum blues.
Advice

Anchors of the Family: Sandra Ali and Shawn Ley

Jessica Schrader -
Meet news anchors Sandra Ali and Shawn Ley, Local 4 sweethearts with a family about to expand by two.
Advice

Tips to Co-parenting During the Holidays

Diane C. Shearer -
Create a season of peace with your former spouse, kids and the families, too. Here are some tips on co-parenting during the holiday season.
Advice

Understanding Sibling Rivalry in School-Aged Kids

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Individual attention and quick conflict resolution are key to eliminating issues. Read up on several other handy tips on sibling rivalry.
Baby Care

What’s Up With Baby Spit-Up?

Rebecca Thomas -
A local NICU parenting program coordinator weighs in on when baby spit up is normal – and when it's not.
Family health & wellness

Family Therapy Session Ideas: Making the Most of Family Therapy

Christina Clark -
Think your family might need therapy to sort out your differences? A local expert explains how to find the right doctor and how therapy can help.
Advice

Controlling Authoritarian Parenting Could Create Problems for Kids

Megan Krueger -
Authoritarian parenting can be damaging to kid's independence and breed disrespect, a study finds. Learn how to loosen the reins.
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Family health & wellness

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Five hospitals across Southeast Michigan have been recognized among the world’s top medical centers in the latest global hospital ranking compiled by Newsweek, in partnership with data...
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Family health & wellness

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