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Meet Madison, Metro Parent June 2013 CoverKid and Grand Prize Winner – VIDEO

05/28/13

Meet Madison, Metro Parent June 2013 CoverKid and Grand Prize Winner – VIDEO

This Macomb Township tween, 12, is top winner for our contest with MESP! Get to know this aspiring soccer star and model in a behind-the-scenes Q&A.

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Win 3 DVDs of the Classic 'Lone Ranger' TV Western Series

05/28/13

Win 3 DVDs of the Classic 'Lone Ranger' TV Western Series

In honor of the new Disney flick coming out July 3, your family could win three copies of the popular 1950s series. Enter by Sunday, June 23.

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Five Ways to Use Family-Fun Activities to Teach Kids

05/28/13

Five Ways to Use Family-Fun Activities to Teach Kids

Put a smarter spin on summer fun this year with a backyard BBQ cookout, road trip, stargazing, garage sales and a nature hike.

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Tips for Keeping Connected to Your Daughter

05/28/13

Tips for Keeping Connected to Your Daughter

Many moms struggle to stay close with their daughters when they become teens. Here are nine ways moms can preserve this special bond.

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Detroit Kid City Play Center for Kids in Southfield

05/28/13

Detroit Kid City Play Center for Kids in Southfield

This southeast Michigan spot that lets kids – and parents – use their imaginations in this custom mini-Detroit play city.

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Art on the Grand in Downtown Farmington

05/28/13

Art on the Grand in Downtown Farmington

Come out to this downtown area for kid-friendly art activities, music and over 100 artists, June 1-2, 2013.

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Grosse Ile Islandfest

05/28/13

Grosse Ile Islandfest

This annual summer festival returns May 31-June 2, 2013, with some new additions the whole family with enjoy!

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Oh My Lolli! Custom Handmade Hard Candy Store

05/28/13

Oh My Lolli! Custom Handmade Hard Candy Store

A from-scratch hard-candy maker in Brighton gives a few tips on taking a crack at it yourself.

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Green Notebooks Made of Upcycled Cardboard Material

05/27/13

Green Notebooks Made of Upcycled Cardboard Material

Kids can put DIY recycling in action by making this handy craft, perfect for writing down or drawing summer memories – that fits just right in a backpack or pocket.

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Bounce TV Unveils Five New Original Series

05/24/13

Bounce TV Unveils Five New Original Series

WXYZ-TV affiliate Bounce TV expands as an African American-focused network with the announcement of five new original series debuting in fall 2013 and spring 2014.

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