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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

Prioritizing Mental Health for People of Color

Arianna Smith -
The gap for minority communities receiving quality mental health care has been long-known but current events make it more critical to address. Here's what needs to be done.
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Affording College

Plan Early and Include Family to Reduce Student Loan Debt for Your Child

Claire Charlton -
Discover why opening a Michigan 529 when your child is young can help reduce debt in the long run.
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Education

DPSCD is Prepared to Welcome Back its 51,000 Students and Teachers

Claire Charlton -
Families have options and choices for students to return to learning this fall, both online and in the classroom.
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Sponsored Content

Attend a Robot Party to Get to Know Girl Scouts This Fall

Claire Charlton -
It's time to plan for fall and winter activities. Why not build a robot and learn more about what Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan can offer the whole family?
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Health

How to Know When to Rush Your Child to the Emergency Room

Claire Charlton -
Every parent knows the worry of a midnight illness, but how do you know when to rush to the emergency room or wait until morning for help? An emergency medicine physician from Children’s Hospital of Michigan answers this question.
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Health

5 Things to Know About the Neurology/Neurosurgery Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Claire Charlton -
Learn why it's essential to choose a medical team experienced in advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
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Health

New CEO Readies Children’s Hospital of Michigan to Be The Best in Children’s Care

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
We sat down with the new CEO of Children's Hospital of Michigan to learn a bit about her and what she's planning for the future of children's health care in Michigan.
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Advice

My Kids Are Freaked That I Have a New Boyfriend

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
One local mom is facing a brick wall with her kids when it comes to her new boyfriend. Here's some advice other parents offer on the topic.
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Guides

Detroit Zoo Chimpanzee Adopts Baby

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
A baby chimpanzee at the Detroit Zoo was left motherless when his mom lost interest but another Detroit Zoo chimpanzee stepped up to care for him.
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Guides

Where to Find a Baseball Game in Southeast Michigan

Hillary Bird -
Want to take the kids out to a ballgame this summer? Here are some prime spots to score some peanuts, cracker jacks and a baseball game in southeast Michigan.
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Parenting

Know Better, Do Better to Raise Anti-Racist Kids

Julia Elliott -
Metro Parent's COO talks systemic racism, how it has affected our communities and how it is important that once you know better, you do better to end it.
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Sponsored Content

How Can I Tell if My Child’s Receptive Language is Delayed?

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Albiona Rakipi, MA, CCC-SLP, from Kaufman Children’s Center, offers expert information about receptive language.
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