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Oh Mother

School Guard Allows 6-Year-Old Autistic Girl to Walk Home Alone

Megan Krueger -
A Miami, Florida mom is upset her elementary-aged child with autism was allowed to walk home from school alone. Would you be equally as angry?
School Issues

Top Teacher Award Nominations 2012

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Metro Parent asked southeast Michigan parents to tell us which teachers have made a difference in your child's life. Here are the 2012 nominees.
Special Needs

Respite for Parents of Special Needs Children

Christie Piper -
Raising a special needs child can be all-consuming – but parents need time for themselves, too. Here's how some southeast Michigan families are coping, and services that can help.
Travel

Mall of America Family Fun: Theme Park, Sharks and Stores

Kristen J. Gough -
From Nickelodeon Universe to the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, this shopping mecca in Bloomington, Minn. has several vacations' worth of excitement for kids
Special Needs

Helping Special Needs Kids Make Friends

Rebecca Thomas -
It's not always easy to form crucial bonds with peers. But parents can help foster connections to help their children learn, grow and have fun.
Special Needs

Special Needs Education 101: Handling an IEP

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels -
Discover eight steps to help parents of special needs children create a solid IEP, or individualized education plan, with support people and school staff.
Special Needs

Diet and Kids with Special Needs

Maggie Boleyn -
Can a change in food intake help some children with special needs? The medical jury may be out, but here's a look at three different approaches.
Family health & wellness

2013 Mom Approved Docs Best Doctors in Southeast Michigan

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Discover the best family health-care providers in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, here to help your kids – and voted by you
Family health & wellness

Metro Parent's 2011 Mom Approved Docs

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Local parents chose the top pediatricians, kids' dentist and other family doctors in southeastern Michigan. See who made the list – and read comments from local moms and dads!
Special Needs

Talking to Children with Special Needs About Sex

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Kids with special needs develop sexual feelings, too. And for them, it's even more important to be open, honest and to tackle 'the talk' early.
Indoors

Metro Parent 2014 Holiday 'It' List Gift Guide

Kim Kovelle -
See what Whistle Stop Hobby & Toys, Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, Mudpuddles Toy and My Hobby Place & Toy suggest for the 2014 season!
Indoors

Toyology Toy Store Expands to Royal Oak

Megan Krueger -
The local independent toy store, run by a mom and her two sons, started in West Bloomfield and opened two new locations in 2014, with the newest being in Royal Oak.
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