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Coronavirus Help

Discover important coronavirus tips, resources and support — plus fun things for families to do, from virtual events to movie lists to crafts and science experiments, while at home. It’s all tailored for parents here in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Guides

25 Educational YouTube Channels for Kids

YouTube isn’t all cat videos and ASMR, there’s plenty of educational YouTube Channels, too. Here are 25 of them that we recommend for your kids.
Family health & wellness

5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for COVID-19 Vaccine

Have a shot-wary kid? Here’s how to prepare them for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Advice

Making Kids Feel Safe When The World Feels Scary

Here are some lessons we can teach our kids when they're feeling scared.
At Home

The Ultimate At-Home Easter and Passover Roundup

Looking for some fun ways to celebrate Easter at home? We've got you covered with events, crafts and more things to do.
Attending College

College Move-in Day During a Pandemic

What does college move-in day during a pandemic look like? At least for this parent, it definitely entirely different than it used to be.
Affording College

Saving for College During the Pandemic

Attending college might look different moving forward, but the way students prepare to save for tuition is still just as important as ever.
College Planning

How to Care for Your College Student During the Pandemic

It's tough figuring out how to best care for your college student during the pandemic, but with these tips, parents can help them deal with the added stress.
College Planning

Rolling with the Punches: Attending College During COVID

Learn about some trends in higher education and find out how students, staff and schools are rolling with the punches while navigating college during COVID.
Camps

What Will Summer Camps Look Like in 2022?

Summer camps will feel a bit more normal this year.
Advice

The Kids Are Not All Right

Kids these days are faced with school gun violence, staff and supply shortages, COVID, learning loss and more. Find out how they are being affected by it.
Coronavirus Help

Breaking Down Omicron: What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Variant

The pronunciation doesn't matter — just know that the new variant is the most contagious COVID-19 strain so far.
Coronavirus Help

Carry Out Options for the Holidays

Wondering what to eat for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, but don’t feel like cooking? We’ve got you covered with these holiday carryout options.

Latest Stories

Baby Care

How one Michigan mom and her daughter are bringing hope to families facing rare eye diseases

Grace Schwartz -
Lisa LoVasco, a local Macomb County mom, found hope and healing after her infant daughter Aria was diagnosed with a rare blinding disease. Now,...
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Family health & wellness

Check out these fun mommy-and-me fitness classes around metro Detroit

Jacqueline Kim -
Physical activity is a crucial aspect of child development and a wonderful opportunity for parents to better connect with and understand their children. Whether...
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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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Attractions

Putting Edge: Where family nights and date nights glow with fun

Sage Spohn -
Families, friends and groups looking for unique fun near Detroit should make a stop at Putting Edge in Novi, just outside Detroit. The indoor...
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