LATEST ARTICLES
Stay-at-Home Mom Salary Should Be Around $162,000, Study Says
Salary.com says a stay-at-home mom salary would be pretty steep if all that work got a dollar value. Here's what a local part-time-work-at-home mom thinks.
Downriver Mom Thought She Could Get Away With Shoplifting With Her Child
She figured her daughter was the perfect cover – but it didn't work. Here's how a simple trip to Walmart turned into a trip to the Woodhaven Police Department.
12 Categories of High School Cliques, Identified
A lot's changed since you ran with your friend crew. Research now finds 12 distinct high school cliques. Learn about them and where they rank in the hierarchy.
Best Children’s Party Entertainers in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Here are some stellar children's party entertainers in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. Find clowns, magicians, princesses and more that come to you!
26 Ways to Be Productive in the Waiting Room
Whether it's a doctor's visit or tutoring, parents spend a lot of time waiting. A metro Detroit mom offers tips to be more productive in the waiting room.
5 Surprises From My First Year of Homeschooling
A Michigan mom candidly shares takeaways from her first year of homeschooling – namely, what she didn't expect about this nontraditional form of education.
WEEKEND FUN + FEATURED ROUNDUPS
Free Kid-Friendly Events in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Searching for free things to do in southeast Michigan? Find great budget-friendly family fun in Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Fun Events for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Find local activities for teenagers that they'll enjoy. Browse our roundup of things for teens to do, Detroit events for teens and more.
EDITORS' PICKS
Sick Kid? Decide When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Do you know when to keep your child home from school? During cold and flu season, it's a classic conundrum for parents. Get advice and insight here.
How Families Can Invest in Happiness vs. Stuff
Experiences matter more than material things. Here's why and how moms and dads can bank more moments that are rich rewards for you and your kids.
Setting Children’s New Year’s Resolutions
A local psychologist weighs in on children's New Year's resolutions – including how to pick a resolution, setting a timeline and more.
Getting a Grip on Household Chores
Want to finally kick the clutter, grime and disorganization in your family's home? Go for the gusto with these realistic tips to tackling household chores.
