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Free Coloring Pages for Kids of All Ages

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Kids can get colorful and creative with these fun and free coloring pages for kids, which include friendly monsters, Detroit Tigers, Disney characters and more.
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Guides

Kid-Friendly Tours in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Enjoy these fun tours with your family in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Looking for some family fun? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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At Home

Free Coloring Pages for Kids of All Ages

Metro Parent Editorial -
Kids can get colorful and creative with these fun and free coloring pages for kids, which include friendly monsters, Detroit Tigers, Disney characters and more.
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Guides

Kid-Friendly Tours in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kari Zaffarano -
Enjoy these fun tours with your family in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Guides

Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial -
Looking for some family fun? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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Attractions

Monroe Street Midway Returns for Summer 2023

Nikki Roberts -
Detroit's favorite outdoor attraction returns for the 2023 season.
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Special Needs

How to Help a Child with Autism Thrive

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Brought to you by Gateway Pediatric Therapy
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Parenting

Advice

Spouse or Roommate? What to Do When It’s Getting Hard to Tell

Stacey Winconek -
When everyday life ramps up, it's easy for couples to feel more like business partners than life mates. How can you get back on track?
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Health

10 Strategies to Navigate Feeling Overwhelmed

Lori Orlinsky -
Destress your daily life with these simple tips.
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Special Needs

A New Center Line Coffee Shop Offers Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Amanda Rahn -
Gather + Grounds is a new community space that offers learning opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Health

Different Kinds of Bug Bites in Michigan Parents Should Know About

Christina Clark -
If you spot a potential insect nibble on your child's skin, here are a few different kinds of bug bites in Michigan to keep on your radar.
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Education

Tutors + Classes

Mommy and Me Classes to Enjoy with Your Little Ones

Nikki Roberts -
Connect with your little one while participating in activities that are ideal for both parent and child, from bonding through movement to music and more.
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At-Home Learning

Books to Get Kids Excited About Math

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Math can be challenging. These books can help.
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At-Home Learning

Educational Board Games for Kids

Natalie Dal Pra -
Try one of these exciting board games that make learning fun at your next family game night.
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School Issues

How to Talk to Your Child About School Shootings

Nikki Roberts -
Anxiety around school shootings is rising in kids. Here’s how to start the conversation with your child.
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Sponsored Content

The Benefits of a Summer Job for Macomb County Teens

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Brought to you by the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Macomb Intermediate School District
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SUMMER FUN

Attractions

Monroe Street Midway Returns for Summer 2023

Nikki Roberts -
Detroit's favorite outdoor attraction returns for the 2023 season.
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Outdoors

Splash Pads and Spraygrounds in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Let your children cool off from the blazing heat at a spray ground this summer.
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Guides

Music in the Park Events in Southeast Michigan

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Catch your favorite tunes and make summertime memories at one of these music in the park events.
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Movie in the Park Events in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Movies in the park events are a fun family outing for all ages. Here are some happenings in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for summer 2023.
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