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Best Picnic Areas in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristen J. Gough -
Grab your picnic basket of snacks and head out to one of the best picnic areas in metro Detroit including Belle Isle, Addison Oaks and more.
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Attractions

Explore Where You Live: Hidden Gem Destinations in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristen Gibson -
Check out some of these family-friendly gems.
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Tweens & Teens

Teaching Your Daughter How to Use a Tampon

Shelby Stewart -
A local doctor weighs in with tips and information for parents.
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Attractions

Summer Attractions in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for 2021

Amanda Rahn -
Find a list of exciting (and safe!) outings for families in our area.
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Attractions

Trampoline and Inflatable Parks in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Amanda Rahn -
Let the kids bounce off energy at one of these local spots.
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Watch This, Do That

Watch This, Do That: The Parent Trap (1998)

Katina Beniaris -
After watching this classic '90s film, try these activities including peanut butter Oreo cookies and learning a special handshake.
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Guides

Best Picnic Areas in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristen J. Gough -
Grab your picnic basket of snacks and head out to one of the best picnic areas in metro Detroit including Belle Isle, Addison Oaks and more.
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Parenting

Health

At-Home Summer Accidents to Avoid with Kids

Katina Beniaris -
Get some tips to avoiding the most common at-home accidents.
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Parenting

Metro Parent’s Top Posts of the Week

Metro Parent Editorial -
MetroParent.com is loaded with great info for parents. Here, we've listed the best of the best posted this week for you to thumb through at your convenience.
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Advice

How to Handle Parenting When One Parent Undermines the Other

Christina Clark -
Parenting is hard enough without your partner contradicting what you do. Find out how undermining your child's other parent can hurt your kid and how to handle it if it happens to you.
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Guides

Celebrating Juneteenth With Kids

Metro Parent Editorial -
Juneteenth — aka Freedom Day — falls on June 19 and celebrates the abolition of slavery in America. Here are some ways you can celebrate Juneteenth with kids.
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Education

Macomb County Education

Is Summer School Right for Your Child?

Christina Clark -
We spoke to a Macomb County expert to get details on summer school options in the county and tips on deciding whether or not it's right for your child.
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Tutors + Classes

Diving 101: Teaching Kids How to Dive Into a Pool

Kristen J. Gough -
Is your child ready to tackle the headfirst water-splash this summer?
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Macomb County Education

Macomb County Welcomes New Robotics Collaboration and Innovation Center

Christina Clark -
Robotics teams in Macomb County find support through this collaboration.
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Macomb County Education

Post-High School Options in Macomb County

Christina Clark -
An expert from Macomb County Intermediate School District offers advice about what to do if your child doesn't have a plan.
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Public Schools

Fun Summer Enrichment at Warren Consolidated Schools

Claire Charlton -
Imagine learning how to build a rocket, write a screenplay or immerse in French culture over the summer. Kids in Warren Consolidated Schools can do this and a whole lot more.
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Watch This, Do That

Watch This, Do That

Watch This, Do That: The Parent Trap (1998)

Katina Beniaris -
After watching this classic '90s film, try these activities including peanut butter Oreo cookies and learning a special handshake.
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Things to Do

Watch This, Do That: Raya and The Last Dragon

Hillary Bird -
Try these screen-free activities based on Raya’s search for the dragon gems.
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Watch This, Do That

Watch This, Do That: The Mitchells Vs. The Machines

Katina Beniaris -
A slightly dysfunctional family is up to the task to save the world from a robot apocalypse.
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Watch This, Do That: The Incredibles

Hillary Bird -
Teach your kids valuable lessons by watching the flick with your kids and enjoying these activities.
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