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Add these titles to your bookshelf to help kids conquer their nerves, navigate the classroom and gain confidence for making new friends.
They're playmates, adversaries, champions, antagonists – and, researchers say, represent one of the most formative relationships we'll have in life. Learn how to build strong sibling relationships in your kids.
Kids need to understand the importance of animals to be good stewards for them. A Detroit Zoo expert offers tips for expanding your kid's animal knowledge.
World-class mineral study gallery, planetarium and more make this museum a must-see for families.
Medication can help children and adults with mental health challenges, but it's often misunderstood. A local psychiatrist weighs in to clear up the confusion.
The Olympics in Rio are inspiring young athletes and couch potatoes alike. Here's how to use the sporting event as a springboard to help kids stay fit.
Get the entire family in on the fun at Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia.
Wondering if what's going on with you and your body post pregnancy is 'normal?' Here's what a Beaumont OB-GYN has to say.
Stop the nagging. Here's how to get young kids to pick up their stuff after they are done playing.
Children cry. Do they need a hug – or tough love? Here's what one local expert has to say.
Detroit's Corridor Sausage Co. serves up a blue cheese spin of the classic side for barbecue season.
Kids can act like mom and dad with this easy-to-make briefcase for imaginative play.