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School Issues

What to Do When Your Child is Failing School: High School Advice

Leah Vandercook -
School is tough for many kids, but what do you do when tough becomes too much?
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Baby Care

Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Can You Drink and Breastfeed?

Leah Vandercook -
Booze, boobs and babies – do they mix? Local lactation consultants offer tips to help you make an informed decision.
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Advice

Distracted Driving Awareness for Teens

Leah Vandercook -
A metro Detroit drivers education instructor offers tips to keep teens safe behind the wheel.
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Indoors

The Rocket Store for Toys, Novelty Gifts, Candy

Leah Vandercook -
This shop for funky gifts, retro candy and more has a location in Ypsilanti, and recently opened a Ferndale location. Here's what you'll find this spring.
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Oh Mother

4-D Scans Show Effects on Unborn Baby When Mom Smokes

Leah Vandercook -
These ultrasound photos, which were part of a pilot study of 20 pregnant women, show the harmful effects that smoking has on a fetus.
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Guides

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen at the Palace of Auburn Hills

Leah Vandercook -
When it comes to things to do in southeast Michigan, this Oakland County spot boasts tons of cool shows. Next up: the hit movie 'Frozen' hits the ice, March 12-15, 2015
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Guides

Motor City Hot Rod & Racing Expo Zooms into Novi

Leah Vandercook -
Start your engines and drive to one of the coolest – and action packed! – southeast Michigan events. The fun returns to Novi for a second year, March 21-22, 2015.
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Advice

Social Media Safety Tips for Kids

Leah Vandercook -
Whether it's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, your tween or teen's social media use is inevitable. Learn about social media safety for kids and get some info on privacy settings here.
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Advice

Social Media Primer for Kids

Leah Vandercook -
Whether they are on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, here are some tips for discussing the topic of social media with kids.
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Guides

Spot & Friends at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit

Leah Vandercook -
The dog from children's classic Where's Spot? visits Music Hall Detroit Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, promising to be a fun, interactive show for the whole family.
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Things to Do

Egyptian Death Dogs Exhibit at Kelsey Museum in Ann Arbor

Leah Vandercook -
Cool ancient imagery comes to life at this family-friendly archeology destination Feb. 6-May 3, 2015, exploring 'The Jackal Gods of Ancient Egypt.'
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Indoors

Kid-Friendly Bars in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Emily Roth -
Feeling the need for a grown-up beverage but can't find a babysitter? Discover some top kid-friendly bars around southeast Michigan that welcome families.
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Guides

No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids

Metro Parent Editorial -
No need to carve your pumpkin this Halloween. Here are four fun no-carve pumpkin ideas to try with your kids.
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Health

Pediatric Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist: Are All Eye Doctors the Same?

Rebecca Thomas -
Find out why a pediatric ophthalmologist is better suited for your child's eyes – and when it's OK to take him to an optometrist.
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Advice

9 Rules for Teaching Kids How to Be a Good Friend

Emily Genoff -
We all want good friends. But what's it take to BE one? It's not a lesson parents always directly teach. These tips can help kids learn how to be a good friend.
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