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Child Afraid to Sleep Alone? What to Do When Kids Crawl Into Your Bed

Erica Perdue -
Is your child afraid to sleep alone? Here's what's going on with your school-age kid, and how to help him become comfortable sleeping solo.
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Advice

What To Do If Your Child Runs Away – Or Threatens To

Erica Perdue -
By school age, children may start warning their parents they’ll run away and, sometimes, actually leave home. Find out what to do if your child runs away and how to handle them if they're just making threats.
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Guides

Get Creative With Salt Dough Letters

Erica Perdue -
Salt dough letters are simple family fun! This personalized kids craft is a perfect choice for fresh room decor, a birthday party favor or a stuck-at-home project.
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Advice

Benefits of Chores for Kids – and Parents

Erica Perdue -
Tips on the 'best age' to start, how much to delegate and motivate and why they ultimately prepare your children to survive in the world.
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Health

7 Tips to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions

Erica Perdue -
Ready to get in shape, learn how to knit, or quit smoking this new year? You can do it! Follow these simple tips on how to stick to resolutions.
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Advice

Alternatives to Soft Drinks for Kids

Erica Perdue -
Curb your family's cravings for sugary, super-sweet, calorie-packed beverages with these five alternatives to soft drinks.
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At Home

French Macaroon Recipe

Erica Perdue -
Swoon for this sweet treat that's perfect fun for girly birthday parties – and easy to bake!
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Advice

Helping Teens Get a Job: What Parents Should Know

Erica Perdue -
Learn about youth employment law in Michigan, tips to help kids during an interview and school-based options that could get them a career jump, too.
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At Home

Handheld Apple Pie Dessert Snack Recipe

Erica Perdue -
Give your kids a healthy twist on a delicious classic with this treat from Annabel Karmel. It's a great, different idea for fall and winter birthday parties, too!
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Attractions

Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills

Erica Perdue -
This natural history museum in Oakland County offers southeast Michigan families a bevy of bats, dinosaurs, planetarium shows and much more for kids to explore.
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Attractions

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores

Erica Perdue -
Think it isn't kid friendly? Think again! From a life-size playhouse to a car packed 'design garage' exhibit, this historic haven is prime for families.
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Indoors

Elephant Ears Kids Shop in Ann Arbor

Erica Perdue -
This Tree Town store offers southeast Michigan families great stuff for children, from clothes and strollers to toys, furniture and room decor.
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Freebies for Vaccinated People in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Amanda Rahn -
These spots offering free items or discounts to people who can prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Autism Alliance of Michigan

What Every Parent Should Know About Developmental Delays

Claire Charlton -
You have a new baby in your life. But how will you know if your child is developing normally? An expert from the Autism Alliance of Michigan offers some insight.
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Coronavirus Help

MSU Research Reports Sagging Areas in Pandemic Teaching

Metro Parent Editorial -
A survey from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative found teachers are struggling to find students and maintain attendance during virtual school.
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Attractions

Michigan Science Center Welcomes New Earth. Wind. Weather. Exhibit

Christina Clark -
Detroit's science hub is set to teach kids the wonders of our planet's weather systems with its latest exhibit.
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