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Amanda Rahn

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Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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Advice

Why Young Kids Have After-School Meltdowns

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Managing how some young kids 'fall apart' after school can be tough, but parents can breathe easy knowing there are ways to help those after-school meltdowns.
Guides

Downtown Mount Clemens Ice Carving Show

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The annual Mount Clemens Ice Carving Show runs Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020, with unique events for kids like a life-size Candy Land game, fun with a princess and ice carvings galore.
Advice

Designs by Neveah Woods-Jones of Clinton Township Impress Mattel

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Local 9-year-old, Neveah Woods-Jones' handcrafted Barbie fashions have gone viral – and the makers of the fashion doll have taken notice.
Guides

Michigan Winter Dog Classic at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

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The tenth annual Michigan Winter Dog Classic will include activities for both dogs and their owners in Novi, Jan. 16-19, 2020.
Indoors

Dinoland Play Center for Kids in Dearborn Heights

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This indoor playground in Wayne County called Dinoland features images of plenty of prehistoric creatures and state-of-the-art ball pit cleaning.
Indoors

High School Buddies Open Taste of Tea Stores in Metro Detroit

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Friends Cody Wallace and Noah Cannon teamed up to launch Taste of Tea, a Teavana-esque shop that sells many blends in Macomb and Oakland counties.
Guides

Great Children’s Books by Southeast Michigan Parents

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These three children's books by southeast Michigan parents offer fun and colorful stories to kids – and inspiration to busy parents.
Guides

Boy’s Tale of Principal Eating Worms Airs on The Story Pirates

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9-year-old Jonah Marshall from Farmington Hills turned his funny school assembly into a hit story on the popular children's podcast The Story Pirates
Senior Lifestyle

A Look at Senior Dating in Metro Detroit

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Does your aging mom or dad have a new romantic interest? For the lovebirds' grown children, it can pose some challenges. Here's a closer look at senior dating in metro Detroit.
Toddlers

Why Do Kids Whine, and What Can You Do About It?

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No, it's not just to annoy parents (well, not on purpose). So why do kids whine? Learn about what drives it – and how to stop a whiner in his or her tracks.
Guides

Dads Launch Urban Air Adventure Park Sterling Heights

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Adventure awaits at the new Urban Air Adventure Park in Sterling Heights. Get the details on this new family fun spot by the local dads who opened it.
Advice

Helping Kids Understand Impeachment

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Parents can play a role in forming a child's political opinion – and teaching them about political processes is important, no matter where you fall. Here, we offer tips to help kids understand impeachment.
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