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Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee

School Issues

Help Kids Get in a Back to School Mindset

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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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At Home

Creative Lunch Ideas for School

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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

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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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Guides

Nursery School Olympics at Elizabeth Park Trenton

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Things to Do

Watch This, Do That: Encanto

Katina Beniaris -
'Even in our darkest moments, there’s light where you least expect it.'
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Health

Best Personal Trainers in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark and Jessica Schrader -
Want to change your workout routine in 2022, but don't know how to find personal trainers in metro Detroit? Here are some pros in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Guides

Top Outdoor Winter Fun Spots in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Looking for a hot outdoor space for your family to chill out at this winter? We've rounded up our favorite outdoor winter fun spots for you to enjoy.
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Guides

Get Cozy: Practicing Hygge With Your Family at Home

Amanda Rahn -
Winter's grip got you good? Embrace the cold and hunker down with your kids and family by practicing hygge — the Danish art of getting cozy.
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