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Advice

Parent Discipline Types and How to Strike a Balance

Kristen J. Gough -
Are you a law-and-order Tiger Mom or a big softie? Find out the pros and cons of each parenting style and how you can strike a balance.
Early Education

Advice for Parents of Preschoolers

Melissa Olson Cunningham -
A Detroit-area mom shares insights she gleaned while her daughter was in preschool. Read these tips for preschool parents that have stuck with her.
Advice

Successful Co-parenting: Tips for Divorced Parents

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Need advice on making things work with your ex? Commit to do right by your kids with these helpful co-parenting tips from southeast Michigan couples and experts.
Advice

Losing a Spouse: Moving Forward as an Only Parent

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
After losing a spouse, how do you grieve for yourself, comfort your kids, make ends meet – and imagine a day when you won't feel so alone?
Advice

Phone Etiquette 101: Teaching Phone Manners

Kadidjri Lahab -
Does you child need to learn a bit of phone etiquette? Teach your kid telephone manners in seven basic steps.
Advice

Dads and Paternity Leave: Why They Should Take It

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Dads often feel the pressure not to take paternity leave or to cut it short, but they may be missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Advice

Family Structure: Its Importance and How to Create It

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Feeling more like a frazzled family these days? Help build healthy family relationships by creating some family structure to help kids feel secure.
Advice

Raising Kids That Understand the Importance of Taking Risks

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Parents want to protect their kids from failing or getting hurt, but that's impossible. Here's why taking risks is important and how you can help your child learn.
Family health & wellness

Best Doctors in Michigan: 2017 Mom-Approved Docs

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Kid-tested, parent-approved. Metro Parent readers raved about their favorite pediatricians, dentists, therapists and much more. Who made this year's cut?
Advice

What to Do When Your Tween Has An Attitude Problem

Malia Jacobson -
Read about five of the worst offenses and what parents can do when their child commits one or more of them.
Advice

Distracted Parents Influence a Child’s Ability to Hold Attention

Stacey Winconek -
Parents who weren't focused on children during play actually impacted their child's attention span, a new study finds.
Baby Care

Baby Development Checklist for New Parents

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Baby is finally here! It's time to make sure you're not forgetting a single milestone moment. Follow this developmental checklist so you don't miss a thing.
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Beautiful, budget-friendly blooms for mom in these Detroit local flower shops

Mariam Lomidze -
Mother's Day, a special birthday, or just a typical Tuesday, there is never a bad time to show mom how much you care with...
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Travel

Awesome summer road trips every Detroit family should take

Katina Beniaris -
Explore family-friendly summer road trips under 3 hours from Detroit, from beach towns to outdoor fun and hands-on attractions.
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Family health & wellness

Which 5 Southeast Michigan hospitals were named to international “World’s Best” list?

Sophie Gros -
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

Straith Hospital opens Michigan’s first inpatient unit for children on the autism spectrum

Sophia Gros -
Because traditional emergency departments are not equipped to provide comprehensive behavioral assessments or address underlying medical and behavioral needs, families can struggle to access...
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