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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

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.
Parenting

Wicked Winter

Julia Elliott -
I hate to say it, but the older I get, the more the cold weather gets to me. I've always prided myself as someone...
Advice

Rethinking Household Chores

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Women still have the lion's share of responsibility for housework and child care. Is there any hope of getting a better balance between the sexes?
Advice

The Pros and Cons of Raising Children in Detroit

Amy Kuras -
What is it like to raise a family in the city? One local mom shares the pros and cons – and why it's so worth it in the end.
Advice

Couples Who Split Child Care Duties Have Better Relationships

Stacey Winconek -
Parents who work together on these tasks have higher quality relationships and better sex, a new study finds.
Advice

Putting the ‘Fun’ Back in Parenting

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Studies say parenting is a drag. Metro Parent talked to Jennifer Senior, author of 'All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood,' about changing that.
Advice

Parents vs. Non-Parents

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
While you’re changing diapers or transporting your kids to soccer practice, your childless friends are going to parties and traveling to exotic locales. No wonder it’s hard to relate. But maybe it’s not as hard to stay connected to our childless friends as we think …
Parenting

Parenting Perspective from the Sideline

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
I’ve teased my dad over the years that if he’d had a child with a modicum of athletic ability – or interest – he’d...
Advice

Screen-Free Week, Day 7: Bedroom Date Break

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
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School Issues

Detroit Public Schools Programs Support Parent Involvement

Kristen J. Gough -
Parents aren't just encouraged to help their children succeed in school, they're offered tools and resources to achieve their own successes, too.
Oh Mother

Crazy Parenting Trends to Watch in 2012

Kim Kovelle -
Green generation overdrive. Reverse-empty nesting. 'Competitive carpooling'? A PR group predicts amped-up antics for moms and dads.
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Education

Detroit school district revisits idea of making FAFSA completion a graduation requirement

Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit -
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat....
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Guides

The ultimate guide to celebrating National Pi Day in metro Detroit

Kendall Floor -
Key takeaways:  Signature sweet legend at Sister Pie  Local fruit tradition at Grand Traverse  Creative flavor mashups at Great Lakes Pot Pies    Are you ready...
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Camps

Adventure awaits at overnight summer camps for metro Detroit kids

Amanda Rahn -
Discover the best overnight summer camps for metro Detroit kids! Explore adventure, arts, STEM and more to create lifelong memories.
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