In the News
A parenting perspective on the latest headlines
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06/22/12At Kids Camps, Uniforms and Dress Codes are Still the NormBikinis are among the biggest banned culprits, an American Camp Association survey finds. Why the restrictions still matter at summer sleep-away spots. |
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06/20/12Michigan's New Fireworks Law: Keeping Your Family SafeLooser rules have local fire departments worried about the summer holidays. Here's what you should know – and how to ensure safety for your kids. |
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06/13/12Ban on Big Sodas Planned for New York CityBig 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? Posted at 12:36 PM | Permalink | Comments: 4 |
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06/08/12K2 and 'Spice' Synthetic Marijuana Banned in Southeast Michigan CommunitiesWorried about kids' access, metro Detroit counties are prohibiting sales of fake pot and other drugs – and state legislators could soon follow suit. |
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06/06/12Facebook Considers Lowering Age LimitShould children under age 13 be allowed on Facebook with parental consent, or is the possible restriction change just a recipe for disaster? |
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06/01/12Great Lakes State Fair Replacing 'Michigan State Fair' in 2012The grounds of Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi are set to rekindle metro Detroit's agricultural family-friendly tradition Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2012. |
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05/25/12Michigan Youth Sports Concussion Bill Backed by Detroit LionsLions president Tom Lewand supports Senate Bill 1122 – which, if passed, will set guidelines for sports concussions awareness and kids. |
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05/23/12Stay-at-Home Moms More Depressed, Angry and Sad, Study SaysDo SAHMs feel emotionally worse off than working moms? Contributing factors can include under-appreciation and isolation. |
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05/18/12Parents are Happier – More or Less – New Study SaysBucking previous reports, findings by the Association for Psychological Science say having kids actually makes you feel better (especially dads). |
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05/17/12First Hospital Based, Anti Bullying Kids Program in MichiganBeaumont Hospital in Royal Oak launches No Bullying Live Empowered, or NoBLE, to support at-risk children and their families. |
