Leah Vandercook

School Issues

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

Leah Vandercook - December 10, 2020

School is tough for many kids, but what do you do when tough becomes too much? Local teachers offer tips on what to do when your child is failing school.

Baby Care

Alcohol and Breastfeeding: Can You Drink and Breastfeed?

Leah Vandercook - August 3, 2016

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

Advice

Distracted Driving Awareness for Teens

Leah Vandercook - March 30, 2015

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

Indoors

The Rocket Store for Toys, Novelty Gifts, Candy

Leah Vandercook - March 30, 2015

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.

Oh Mother

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

Leah Vandercook - March 25, 2015

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

Guides

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen at the Palace of Auburn Hills

Leah Vandercook - March 9, 2015

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

Guides

Motor City Hot Rod & Racing Expo Zooms into Novi

Leah Vandercook - March 9, 2015

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.

Advice

Social Media Safety Tips for Kids

Leah Vandercook - February 23, 2015

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.

Advice

Social Media Primer for Kids

Leah Vandercook - February 23, 2015

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

Guides

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

Leah Vandercook - February 10, 2015

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.

Things to Do