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Advice

Parental Alienation: When Parents Are Kept From Their Kids

Megan Krueger -
After divorce, some smack talk is sort of expected. But what if your ex drove a wedge between you and your children and they stopped talking to you?
Oh Mother

Shaming Your Kids on Social Media: Is it Ever OK?

Jessica Schrader -
We know parenting is hard, but pointing out our kids' mistakes for the world to see on social media is crossing the line.
Advice

When Parents Play Favorites Among Their Children

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Find out why parents often give one child preferential treatment over another, when parents showing favoritism is OK and how to curb parental favoritism.
Advice

How to Give Your Kid an Allowance

Michael Weiss -
Doing the mental math already giving you a headache? Never fear. Try these five doable tips to figure how much to dole out to your children.
Advice

Benefits of Chores for Kids – and Parents

Erica Perdue -
Tips on the 'best age' to start, how much to delegate and motivate and why they ultimately prepare your children to survive in the world.
Advice

Modern Moms Are Working Full-Time More Than Ever, But Say Part-Time is Ideal

Donna Musolli -
The parenthood-work balancing act is as complex as ever, but a 2012 Pew Research Center study finds a jump in percentage of women who prefer a full-time job.
Advice

The Transition from Working Woman to Working Mom

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Childbirth isn't the most painful part of becoming a mom. Figuring out maternity leave, going back to work and balancing family and work are challenging.
Family health & wellness

5 Best Pets for Children with Allergies

Jessica Schrader -
Fish are popular choices, but there are also certain dogs for children with allergies. Get the details here.
Advice

Sharing Responsibilities: How to Find a Balance at Home

Kristen J. Gough -
For some families, the 'go-to mom' and 'less-involved dad' model is outdated. They're striking a balance, so one isn't carrying so much of the load.
Oh Mother

Breaking News: Dads Take Care of Their Own Children

Amanda Rahn -
The New York Times ran a story detailing the struggles of fathers left to take care of their kids while their wives were away at the Women's March.
Baby Care

In-Home Health Care Visits for New Parents

Rebecca Thomas -
Newborns are overwhelming, especially to first-time parents. Could these visits benefit new moms and dads?
Advice

Creating a Blended Family in Remarriage

Bryan Gottlieb -
Merging broods is rarely as tidy as a '60s sitcom. Discover how to make a blended family work.
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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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