In the News
A parenting perspective on the latest headlines
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05/16/12Top Popular Baby Names for 2011 AnnouncedSophia and Jacob snag the No. 1 spots – and the Bible and reality TV are big influences. Here's what the U.S. government said, plus a little southeast Michigan insight. |
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05/11/12Best Michigan High Schools? US News & World Report Weighs InThe International Academy in Bloomfield Hills ranks No. 5 in the nation, the magazine says; learn about the rankings and other awesome metro Detroit and Ann Arbor area winners. |
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03/30/12Michigan House Passes Autism Insurance Reform BillsThe bills, which Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign into law, will make autism treatments more affordable for many Michigan families. Posted at 11:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/27/12Lego Friends: Does the New 'Girl' Version Go Overboard?It's been a top-seller, but drawn criticism from some parents and gender equality activists. Is the toy building-block company crossing the line? |
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01/30/12Kids Autism Diagnosis Faces Changes, Raises QuestionsProposed changes to its definition could leave many high-functioning autistic children behind. How might this affect southeast Michigan families? |
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01/30/12Making Bullying a Crime in DetroitCity council has approved a new approach to fighting back when kids get picked on: Criminalizing bullying. One council member shares the reasons. |
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12/01/11Michigan Passes Anti-Bullying LawThe long-debated 'Matt's Safe School Law' was signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder on Dec. 6, 2011, making Michigan the 48th state to have an anti-bullying law. |
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10/09/11Steve Jobs' Big Fail as FatherFor all his achievements as an inventor, Apple guru Steve Jobs was a lackluster dad who failed to get the importance of family balance. But does it matter? Posted at 10:24 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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10/09/11California Bans Minors from Tanning Bed UseThe sunshine state becomes the first to heed skin cancer warnings and ban tanning bed time for kids under age 18. |
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09/25/11Help Save the Detroit Science CenterThe Detroit cultural gem is closing temporarily due to financial troubles. Will it reopen? Posted at 12:36 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
