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Healthy Summer Eating for Kids: Tips and Recipe

Kids' BMIs can increase during vacation. Here's advice for parents on creating a healthier meal plan - and how to make a quick turkey, spinach and apple wrap.

Michigan’s New Fireworks Law: Keeping Your Family Safe

Looser rules have local fire departments worried about the summer holidays. Here's what you should know - and how to ensure safety for your kids.

Summer Fashion for Tweens and Teens: Must Have Stuff

Bright colors pop for kids this season! Scope out some of our favorite finds, from dresses and polo shirts to temporary hair dye and aviator glasses.

Ban on Big Sodas Planned for New York City

Big Apple Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to ban soft drinks and other sugary beverages larger than 16 oz. from restaurants. But is there an appropriate serving size, really?

Summer Snapshots Family Photos

Southeast Michigan families sent Metro Parent their best summer photos. Flip through all the photos!

Dad and Me Photo Father’s Day Photo Contest Winner

Families from southeast Michigan and beyond submitted their fave dad and kid photos, which were then voted on. See which dad is the 2012 winner!

K2 and 'Spice' Synthetic Marijuana Banned in Southeast Michigan Communities

Worried about kids' access, metro Detroit counties are prohibiting sales of fake pot and other drugs - and state legislators could soon follow suit.

Facebook Considers Lowering Age Limit

Should children under age 13 be allowed on Facebook with parental consent, or is the possible restriction change just a recipe for disaster?

Pool and Beach Toys, Clothes and Gear for Kids

Your family can make a splash in style with these cool finds - from eco toys to DIY beach bag totes; even an underwater surfboard? We've got the gear.

Craft Roundup: Projects to Rev Up for Summer

Vacation is here! Here are five how-to DIY delights to kick it off right, featuring a bit of messy paint fun, upcycled junk mail creations, frog bookmarks and more.

Summer Journaling with Kids

Writing is a great way to keep children thinking, learning and exploring over vacation. Here's how parents can sneak it in - without it becoming 'homework!'

Sausage Recipes: Learn How to Make It at Home – VIDEO

Sink your teeth into a family summer favorite - Detroit style! Check out some grill favorites by Alexander & Hornung and Detroit Sausage Co., Inc.
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