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Creative Lunch Ideas for School

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
So long, sandwiches. Snazzy meals help beat those back-to-school woes. Try these creative lunch ideas for school.
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Health

How to Prevent Your Child From Choking

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Mealtime can turn from pleasant to panic in a matter of seconds. Protect your child from this mishap with our list of things to do and not do.
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School Issues

Help Kids Get in a Back to School Mindset

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Switching gears from vacation fun to hitting class can be a bummer for children. Here are three ways parents can ease them back into a learning routine.
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Guides

Nursery School Olympics at Elizabeth Park Trenton

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Little kids go tot-to-tot in these free children's games for preschoolers, hosted by Wayne County Parks. Join in these fun toddler games on June 4, 2015.
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At Home

Fast and Foolproof Dessert Recipes

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Here are the easiest and fastest recipes every sweet tooth needs, with minimal ingredients required and ready for indulgence in 10 minutes or less.
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Baby Care

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
The number of nursing moms has increased tremendously. But some, parents and not, still feel uncomfortable about it. What do the trends and research say?
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Parenting

Yahoo's New CEO is also a New Mom, Igniting Hot Debate

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Marissa Mayer, former Google executive and trailblazer, is now CEO at Yahoo and six months pregnant. Is this too much for a new mother to handle?
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Oh Mother

Bye-Bye Bald Babies: Company Sells Wigs for Newborns

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Online company Baby Bangs hawks hair pieces for baby girls. Is this a darling, harmless fad? Or just an unnecessary, and kinda creepy, waste?
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Oh Mother

A Dangerous Disney Makeover: Not-So Pretty Princesses

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Prince Charming better step aside. A deviantART user shows off the fierce new heroines in town. But are these images empowering or degrading?
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At Home

Spice It Up: Recipes Starring Herbs and Spices

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Sugar is nice, but better is spice! Kick off family mealtime (and National Herbs and Spices Day, which is June 10) with these spunky recipes.
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Advice

Teen Party Season 101: How Underage Drinking Can Harm Both Parents and Kids

Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee -
Especially as prom and high school graduation draws near, kids are ready to cut loose – sometimes with alcohol. Here's what every family needs to know.
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Outdoors

Detroit RiverFront Playpark is Inspired by Local Kids

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Kick that summer boredom and skip on over to downtown's newest family friendly addition: the ultimate playground, designed by children!
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Family Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial -
Looking for some family fun virtual things to do while at home or as things open up? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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Outdoors

Best Family Nature Centers in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Megan Krueger and Kristy Case -
Experience the great outdoors and learn about the wonders of nature at these southeast Michigan nature centers
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Coronavirus Help

Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Can Make You Feel Awful

Metro Parent Editorial -
What you can do to relieve the post-vaccine symptoms of fatigue, arm pain and headaches.
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Watch This, Do That

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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