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Education Expo Ed Talks: Advice, Inspiration and Discussion
Get schooled on Michigan education at the all-new Ed Talks, part of the Metro Parent Education Expo on Sept. 30, 2018. Here's what's on the Ed Talks agenda.
Georgia School Asks Parents Permission to Paddle Kids
One school wants to use the archaic form of punishment on students and will suspend students whose parents say no. We think the risks outweigh any payoff.
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest in Novi
Live animals, music, historical demos and harvest fun is in store for local families at the annual MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest in Novi, Oct. 6-7, 2018.
Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
The Detroit Zoo morphs into a spooky escape, weekends Oct. 5-21, 2018, to whet families' appetites for Halloween night. Get the details on the annual Zoo Boo, here.
Harvest and Halloween Train Rides at Joy Park in Clinton Township
Take a train ride, meet the crew and more during the Harvest and Halloween Train Rides in Joy Park, which run every Sunday starting Sept. 30, 2018.
Downtown Trenton Scarecrow Festival
Share the excitement of the fall season with a scarecrow contest and other fall fun at the annual Trenton Scarecrow Festival happening Sept. 29-30, 2018.
WEEKEND FUN + FEATURED ROUNDUPS
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest in Novi
Live animals, music, historical demos and harvest fun is in store for local families at the annual MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest in Novi, Oct. 6-7, 2018.
Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
The Detroit Zoo morphs into a spooky escape, weekends Oct. 5-21, 2018, to whet families' appetites for Halloween night. Get the details on the annual Zoo Boo, here.
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Tips on How to Raise a Kind Child
Compassion is an important quality to instill in children. Here's a short and sweet guide on how to raise a kind child and foster empathy, too.
Tips to Raising Girls with Grit
After age 9, a girl's feelings of self-worth and confidence crash. Help your daughter realize her full potential, become her best and mature with moxy with these tips to raising girls with grit.
10 Easy Exercises for Kids That are Fun and Effective
Keeping active is key to good health from a young age. But getting kids engaged can be tricky. Try these easy exercises for kids to get your child up and moving.
Quiet Music for Kids to Study and Relax To
Set the stage for learning or unwinding with some chill playlists. Here are our top 14 picks for quiet music for kids, from Pandora to Spotify and more.
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