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Teaching Kids How to Blow Their Noses

Teaching Kids How to Blow Their Noses

This cold-weather staple seems simple when you already know how, but for children it can be trickier to master. Here's a primer for parents to help.

How to Make Your Family Mornings Less Stressful

How to Make Your Family Mornings Less Stressful

Hey, parents and kids: Sick of the morning madness? Make it a calmer – or at least less angry! – routine with these five smart and simple tips.

Help Your Child Transition to the Big Kid Bed

Help Your Child Transition to the Big Kid Bed

How can parents ensure it's a smooth switch for kids? Here are three key tips to guide you when your toddler is graduating from the crib.

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Gimme, Gimme!

Cool things Metro Parent editors love and you gotta have.
Voice Rockrz Kids Microphone

Voice Rockrz Kids Microphone

Ooze rock star appeal and get the crowds amped up with this sweet mic – equipped with three special effects to maximize your stage show. Comments: 0

Posted 01/31/12 @ 12:43 PM

The Little Librarian

The Little Librarian

Just add books: This kit helps your little bookworm organize and run his or her very own library. Comments: 0

Posted 01/24/12 @ 09:37 AM

B. Car Go Cargo Truck Track

B. Car Go Cargo Truck Track

Truck, track and compact carrying case all in one – this colorful toy is perfect for kids 18 months and older. Comments: 0

Posted 01/17/12 @ 11:39 AM

More »Metro Moms & Dads

Taking Flight with Mom Fran Wood

Taking Flight with Mom Fran Wood

Stressed out at Detroit Metro Airport? This New Boston mom and her Travelers Aid Society volunteers are here to help lost and confused passengers.

Pops on Parade: Meet Dad Steve Abood

Pops on Parade: Meet Dad Steve Abood

As the marketing guy behind America's Thanksgiving Parade and the Target Fireworks, this Clinton Township father of two makes magic his job!

This Mom is a Real Hula Girl!

This Mom is a Real Hula Girl!

Erika Bonet-Bonk, a Chesterfield mom of two, lives the aloha life dancing Hawaiian and Tahitian.

Father of Photography: Joe Gall

Father of Photography: Joe Gall

From Kid Rock to his own kid, this Royal Oak dad rocks the art of the action shot.

Good 'Karma': Danialle Karmanos

Good 'Karma': Danialle Karmanos

Balance is key for this Oakland County mom, from her quest to conquer childhood obesity with yoga, to raising three small kids.

Love and Hate

The ups, downs and overall delights of parenthood.
Love & Hate: I Love My Little Egg Chef

Love & Hate: I Love My Little Egg Chef

My 10-year-old daughter has taken an interest in cooking for the first time since she ditched the Easy Bake. Comments: 1

Posted 09/06/11 @ 10:44 AM

Love & Hate: I Hate Back-to-School Shopping

Love & Hate: I Hate Back-to-School Shopping

Every year we're supposed to stalk off to the store for the requisite, back-breaking back-to-school shopping trip. But why? Comments: 0

Posted 08/31/11 @ 08:22 AM

Love & Hate: I Love Having My Own World, Too

Love & Hate: I Love Having My Own World, Too

Working moms say they're better mothers because of the time they spent out of the house. Maybe now I get it! Comments: 0

Posted 08/24/11 @ 09:24 AM

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Spring Clean Your Family, House and Kids


Spring Clean Your Family, House and Kids


Parenting expert offers tips on how teamwork, chore charts, and de-cluttering tactics can help parents tidy more than just dust bunnies.

Easy Outdoor Spring Spruce Ups

Easy Outdoor Spring Spruce Ups

If your family backyard could use a little lift, check out these fresh home trends, improvements and projects for parents from Lowe's.

Teach Kids to Shovel Snow

Teach Kids to Shovel Snow

No snow blower? No problem. Give the children a lesson in how to scoop the white stuff this winter – and have some frosty fun.

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Credit and Kids

Credit and Kids

Here's what children should know about plastic purchases (hint: learning to manage money young has a big impact when they grow up!)

Library Resources to Help You Save Money

Library Resources to Help You Save Money

Public libraries in southeast Michigan are a great pool of information for the entire family, from kids to teens to parents.

School Fundraiser Alternatives

School Fundraiser Alternatives

Sick of shilling pricey stuff to help your kids education? Raise cash with these five fun ideas, instead!

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