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Does Your Kid Have Too Much Confidence?

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Are you raising an overly confident kid? We take a look at what causes this, what the consequences are, and what parents can do.
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Guides

How to Throw a Kids Birthday Party on a Budget

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Planning a kids birthday party on a budget? Here are tried-and-true tips to throw your child a kick-butt celebration on the cheap.
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Advice

Should Parents Tell Kids About Their Past?

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
How much should you reveal about your partying or promiscuous pasts? Depends on what kids ask, in part. Get insights here on where to draw the lines.
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Advice

The Importance of Play in Child Development: Why Kids Need Free Play

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Using their imaginations, not just the Internet, is still crucial for today's children. Here's more on the importance of play in child development and what parents can do to help foster more of it.
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Successful Co-parenting: Tips for Divorced Parents

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Need advice on making things work with your ex? Commit to do right by your kids with these helpful co-parenting tips from southeast Michigan couples and experts.
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Camps

Is Overnight Camp Right For Your Child?

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Summer rite of passage or a scary proposition? For many parents, including this local mom, it's a toss up. Read on for the pros, cons and many perspectives.
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Advice

10 Commandments of Co-Parenting

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Finding a way to peacefully co-exist and collaborate with your ex after a divorce or split is worth it for everyone in the family.
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Advice

Ways to Create Family Rituals and Balance

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Here's how you can slow down, get connected and get centered with your family.
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Advice

Tips to Make Family Meal Prep and Cooking Easier, Faster

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Not smitten with the kitchen? Here's an alternative meal-prepping plan for feeding your kids healthy foods without slaving over the stove.
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Advice

Why I Love Being a Working Mom

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
It's not easy and it's not for everyone but it's how I tap into my talents and teach my children that I have a purpose beyond being their mom.
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Advice

10 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Break the Ice

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Help your child start conversations with others by trying out these tips.
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Advice

Teaching Kids the Art of Conversation

Lynne Meredith Golodner -
Cursive is already on its way to being a relic of a bygone era before texts and emails. Will face-to-face discourse soon be a skill kids can't master?
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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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