Miriam Marini

Advice

Names Parents Give Private Parts When Talking to Kids

Miriam Marini - July 15, 2021

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?

Advice

What to Do About Your Overly ‘Handsy’ Kid

Miriam Marini - September 10, 2020

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.

Tweens & Teens

12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Miriam Marini - February 7, 2020

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.

Guides

Motown on the River at Elizabeth Park in Trenton

Miriam Marini - July 22, 2019

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.

Guides

Fraser Lions Carnival at Steffens Park in Macomb County

Miriam Marini - July 12, 2019

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.

Tweens & Teens

Top 5 Sneaky Places Teens Hide Drugs

Miriam Marini - June 3, 2019

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

Guides

Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival

Miriam Marini - June 3, 2019

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

Guides

Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix 2019

Miriam Marini - May 24, 2019

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

Advice

10 Cool Celebrity Moms We Want to Be Our BFFs

Miriam Marini - May 3, 2019

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.

Attending College

How to Embrace the Self-Discovery of College

Miriam Marini - October 9, 2018

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.

Health

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

Miriam Marini - September 6, 2018

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.

Advice