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When Is It Time to Bench Your Child?

Megan Krueger - July 25, 2016

At what point is a sports-related injury enough to pull your child from playing sports – temporarily or longer term? A Children's Hospital of Michigan sports medicine specialist weighs in.

Guides

Labor Day Weekend Preview

Shelby Stewart and Jessica Schrader - July 25, 2016

Sept. 5, 2016 will be here before you know it. Prepare to send it off with a bang with these 5 fantastic fests around southeast Michigan.

Indoors

New 2nd & Charles Location Opening in Utica

Shelby Stewart - July 25, 2016

The store, which sells new and used media, toys and more, is opening its second southeast Michigan location in summer 2016.

Advice

Local Jiu-Jitsu Dad Talks About the Sport, Benefits for Kids

Jessica Schrader - July 25, 2016

Lawrence 'L.G.' Almeda, new owner of the Plymouth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, dishes on the sport, its impact on his life and why it's great for kids.

Tweens & Teens

Helping Teens Cope with the Long-Term Effects of a New Move

Stacey Winconek - July 25, 2016

A recent study found that teens who move have higher rates of suicide attempts, depression and more. Here's how to help them cope with a new move.

Parenting

The Beauty of Brothers (and Sisters)

Julia Elliott - July 25, 2016

A few weeks ago, my parents flew up from Florida for a visit. My dad hasn’t been feeling well lately, and it had us all thinking about how there is no guarantee of a tomorrow – for any of us. With that in mind, I called my uncle and invited...

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