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Special Needs Events for Kids and Parents in Metro Detroit
Parents of children with special needs in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor can plan ahead for fun activities, sensory-friendly movie showings and more that are tailored to meet their needs.
Mom-to-Mom Sales in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Looking for local mom to mom sales? The Metro Parent mom-to-mom sale roundup shows you where to find bargains on clothing, toys, furniture and tons more.
Why Kids Misbehave and What Parents Can Do
A clinical psychologist weighs in on why kids misbehave – and two local parents share insight on how parents should handle their child's bad behavior.
How to Encourage Optimism and Positive Thoughts in Children
Parents can help kids develop more resiliency and the mental durability they need to weather the small stuff – and life's bigger challenges down the road.
5 Friendship Rules to Teach Your Kids
These simple friendship rules from a local expert can help your kids deal with common issues.
Disney’s Aladdin the Musical at the Detroit Opera House
The land of Agrabah comes to life in a performance of Disney's Aladdin the Musical, which plays at the Detroit Opera House Dec. 12, 2018-Jan. 13, 2019.
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Special Needs Events for Kids and Parents in Metro Detroit
Parents of children with special needs in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor can plan ahead for fun activities, sensory-friendly movie showings and more that are tailored to meet their needs.
Mom-to-Mom Sales in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Looking for local mom to mom sales? The Metro Parent mom-to-mom sale roundup shows you where to find bargains on clothing, toys, furniture and tons more.
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How to Encourage Optimism and Positive Thoughts in Children
Parents can help kids develop more resiliency and the mental durability they need to weather the small stuff – and life's bigger challenges down the road.
Is it Bad for Kids to Believe in Santa?
Does your kid believe in Santa? Psychologists claim that the belief could harm children and diminish how much they trust their parents.
‘Edible’ Homemade Wildlife Christmas Ornaments for Your Backyard
Lure nature right to your family's window by transforming an evergreen or shrub into a holiday banquet of homemade wildlife Christmas ornaments for birds, squirrels and more.
Michigan Measles Outbreak and Kids: What Parents Can Do
As of late 2018, there's a Michigan measles outbreak, with disease rates the highest they've been in 20 years. What's going on, and what can you do?
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