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Advice

Tips on How to Teach Kids Self-Control

Judy M. Miller -
Want to help your child calm down and get a grip? Here are seven steps for teaching self control to your kids.
Advice

Local Jiu-Jitsu Dad Talks About the Sport, Benefits for Kids

Jessica Schrader -
Lawrence 'L.G.' Almeda, new owner of the Plymouth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, dishes on the sport, its impact on his life and why it's great for kids.
Oh Mother

People Freak Out Over Victoria Beckham Kissing Daughter on the Lips

Shelby Stewart -
Is kissing your child on the lips strange? The Internet seems to think so.
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Parenting with a Mental Illness

Jessica Schrader -
Parenting is a tough job, but parenting while you cope with a mental illness presents extra challenges. Follow these tips to help prioritize your mental health.
Oh Mother

Dad's Facebook Rant Over Household Duties Goes Viral

Shelby Stewart -
Brad Kearns of Australia suddenly became 'Mr. Mom' when his wife was hospitalized for liver failure, and he's been struggling with his role.
Advice

The Ups and Downs of Work at Home Moms

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
More moms are earning a living right from home, doing work while always being there for their kids. Is being a work-at-home mom the best of both worlds?
Advice

Is Adoption a Dirty Word? Not in Our House.

Sharon MacDonell -
One local mom shares the joy of adopting children and how she encouraged a friend to adopt a child, too. Did she listen?
Advice

Southeast Michigan Mom Bloggers Share Their Stories

Jennifer Lovy -
Meet five word-slinging moms who share their stories in hopes of helping you connect, create – and sometimes just crack up along your own parenting journey.
Parenting

Sex – It's Complicated

Julia Elliott -
Here's a little inside baseball for you. Or, to put it more plainly, inside Metro Parent. People often ask me what goes into the...
Special Needs

How Retreats Help Parents of Special Needs Kids

Jennifer Lovy -
One local mom shares how attending retreats for moms of special needs kids has helped her de-stress and recharge.
Advice

Raising a Confident Decision Maker

Christa Melnyk Hines -
Does your child have decision anxiety? Help your kid make decisions on their own without added stress with these six tips.
Advice

The Power of Parent-to-Parent Time

Jennifer Lovy -
For these local moms and dads, nothing beats some time sharing the unique trials, tribulations and triumphs of parenting a child with special needs.
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Camps

Epic summer camps in Saline that kids will love

David Arkin -
Discover the best summer camps in Saline! From outdoor adventures to arts and sports, these camps keep kids active all summer long.
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Unmissable Ypsilanti Summer Camps for Learning and Adventure

Sabine S Snyder -
Find the best summer camps in Ypsilanti! From arts to sports, these camps offer fun, learning and adventure for kids of all interests.
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Where tradition meets the trail: YMCA Camp Torch Hayo-Went-Ha for Boys

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