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Names Parents Give Private Parts When Talking to Kids

Miriam Marini -
The cutesy names parents give private parts when talking to kids are commonplace. After all, it can feel less awkward in the moment. But does it really benefit kids?
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Advice

What to Do About Your Overly ‘Handsy’ Kid

Miriam Marini -
Find out why children sometimes don't have a grasp on personal space and get tips on how to how to handle overly handsy kids.
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Tweens & Teens

12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Miriam Marini -
Get your high school student involved in the community with one of these volunteer opportunities for teens in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.
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Guides

Motown on the River at Elizabeth Park in Trenton

Miriam Marini -
Relive the golden-record days of Detroit's Motown music scene on July 27, 2019 when Trenton's Motown on the River returns for a day of family fun.
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Guides

Fraser Lions Carnival at Steffens Park in Macomb County

Miriam Marini -
If you're looking for classic midway rides, carnival eats and some well-rounded family fun in the sun, head to the annual Fraser Lions Carnival, July 18-21, 2019.
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Tweens & Teens

Top 5 Sneaky Places Teens Hide Drugs

Miriam Marini -
Parents beware: After reading this list, you’ll start seeing the drug-concealing potential of every household item. Get informed with this insightful read.
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Guides

Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival

Miriam Marini -
Celebrate the start of summer at the Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival, which returns June 5-9, 2019, with food, amusement rides, music and more.
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Guides

Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix 2019

Miriam Marini -
Families race to Detroit to take part in the high-action Belle Isle Grand Prix, May 31-June 2, 2019.
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Advice

10 Cool Celebrity Moms We Want to Be Our BFFs

Miriam Marini -
We love our girls’ night gals right here in Detroit, but we can’t help thinking that adding a few friends in high places would have its perks. Here are 10 cool celebrity moms we wouldn't mind having as friends.
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Attending College

How to Embrace the Self-Discovery of College

Miriam Marini -
A Wayne State University student says you don't need it all figured out or to compare yourself to others. Here's her story of the self-discovery of college.
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Health

How to Help Kids Deal With ‘Hangriness’ and Over-Exhaustion

Miriam Marini -
Young kids experience hunger, exhaustion and illness more intensely than older kids and adults. Find out how parents can help kids with deal with hangriness.
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Advice

The Kitchen Crew Pop-up Kid’s Cooking Classes Helps Kids with their Culinary Skills

Miriam Marini -
Local mom aims to help kids learn kitchen safety and culinary techniques with her pop-up kids cooking classes, The Kitchen Crew.
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Breakfast for Dinner Spots in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Who says you can't have breakfast for dinner? These local restaurants offer pancakes, sausage, hash browns and other first-meal faves any time of day.
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Guides

Family Movies Coming Out in 2022

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2022 is welcoming tons of family-friendly flicks. Here are 19 of our favorite kids movies coming out this year.
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Private Schools

Pros and Cons of Single Gender Schools

Megan Krueger -
Considering single-gender education for your son or daughter at a southeast Michigan all-male or all-female school? These insights on the pros and cons of single gender schools may help.
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