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Local Mom Opens Walking Lightly. A Zero-Waste Shop in Ferndale.

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Trade single-use plastics for zero waste options at the new Ferndale shop.
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Education

Tips to Help Elementary Students Adjust to School After COVID

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Kids are returning to the classroom this year. These tips will help your elementary kid adjust back to normal.
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Attractions

Explore Where You Live: Hidden Gem Destinations in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Check out some of these family-friendly gems.
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Attractions

Meet the Women Behind Detroit’s Coriander Kitchen and Farm

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A women-owned and operated urban farm and restaurant rooted in the community.
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Health

Top Weight Loss Programs for Kids in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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If your child is struggling with weight, these weight loss programs for kids in hospitals in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties can help.
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Baby Care

How to Get Your Infant to Enjoy Tummy Time: Tips and Techniques

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Spending time on their tummies during the day is crucial for your little one's health and development. Here are some easy tips to incorporate tummy time in your baby's day.
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Advice

Tips For Getting Your Kid to Like Vegetables

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Parents don't need to hide veggies to get picky eaters to eat them, according to research. An expert weighs in with tips to help kids enjoy eating produce.
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Baby Care

Why Kids Forget Their Earliest Memories

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A study explains the cause of 'infantile amnesia' and the big benefits of not remembering those first moments of life.
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Tweens & Teens

Teen Headaches: Causes, Concerns and Cures

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There are a number of factors the cause teen headaches, including hormones, stress and lack of sleep. Learn how to identify and treat your teen's headaches.
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At Home

Perfect Holiday Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Give the gift of food this holiday season with this recipe from the kitchen of Kristen Gibson, one of Metro Parent's contributing writers
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Health

Child's Oral Health is Tied to School Performance

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A study says that kids with dental issues are more likely to struggle academically due to increased absences and lower grades. Here, a local dentist discusses preventative care.
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School Issues

Michigan Disaster Plans for Schools, Daycare Centers Lacking

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Save the Children, a national organization, says we're among 28 states not making the grade in keeping kids safe. Here's what it found - and what's being done.
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Family Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Looking for some family fun? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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Advice

Which Cereals Have the Most Sugar?

Kim Kovelle -
Froot Loops, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch. These are among the top 10 sweetest brand name breakfasts that aren't exactly healthy for your children.
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Sponsored Content

YMCA’s Youth in Government Helps Kids Find Their Civic Voices

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Brought to you by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
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Indoors

3 Metro Detroit Kids Featured in New Book Series

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They were selected for the book, 'Young Change Makers,' based on what they are doing to make their communities better.
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