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3 Cool Aquariums in Michigan, Chicago and California

Kristen J. Gough - August 1, 2019

Got a kid who is wild about sea life? Treat them to a visit to one of these cool aquariums in metro Detroit and beyond.

Finn Gomez standing behind a table of products from the Detroit Salsa Company

Indoors

Allen Park Teen Finn Gomez Runs Detroit Salsa Company

Rebecca Berger - August 1, 2019

It started out as a school project and transformed into a business opportunity for this downriver teen. Get the scoop on the Detroit Salsa Company and how it formed.

Close-up of the Buttons 2 Button clothing adaptor

Indoors

Buttons 2 Button by Metro Detroit Mom Makes Dressing Easier

Amanda Rahn - August 1, 2019

One Farmington Hills mom saw first-hand how hard dressing can be for people with limited dexterity, so she invented the Buttons 2 Button clothing adapter.

Guides

Up Your Esports Game at Gametime in Auburn Hills

Amanda Rahn - August 1, 2019

This spot is for sports, but not the kind you think. Learn about the esports options offered at Gametime in Auburn Hills and what benefits digital athletics can have for your kid.

Attractions

Stemville in Northville Has STEM-tastic Learning Fun for Kids

Rebecca Berger - August 1, 2019

This new spot offers engaging hands-on STEM-focused play for all ages. Get the backstory and information you need to visit Stemville in Northville.

Guides

National Park Service Birthday, Fudge Facts, Detroit Hot Dogs and More August Fun

Rebecca Berger - August 1, 2019

Learn how much fudge Mackinac Island dishes out, how you can celebrate the National Park Service Birthday and other fun August facts.

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Parenting

Nature Experiences in School Sow the Seeds of Learning

Julia Elliott - August 1, 2019

Metro Parent's editor-in-chief discusses the nature experiences she had in elementary school and why similar hands-on learning could benefit kids today.

Health

Local Infant’s Epilepsy Surgery Success Story

Stacey Winconek - August 1, 2019

When her son Myles was born, Elisha Vertigan knew something wasn't right. What she didn't realize was that the team at Children's Hospital of Michigan would need to operate on him just days after his birth to eliminate life-threatening seizures.

Special Needs

How Can You Practice Speech and Language Skills AND Have Fun?

Jennifer Hill, MA, CCC-SLP - July 31, 2019

Jennifer Hill, MA, CCC-SLP with Kaufman Children's Center offers advice for families.

Special Needs

Tips for Toilet Training a Child With Autism

Stacey Winconek - July 31, 2019

Potty training is no picnic, and for parents of kids with autism spectrum disorder, it can be even more challenging. Here, a board-certified behavior analyst with Autism Home Support Services offers five tips for success.

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

How to Talk to Kids About Their Mental Health

Jessica Schrader - July 31, 2019

Open communication is key – and it can't wait, experts say.

Health

Does Your Child Need a Neuropsychological Assessment?

Stacey Winconek - July 31, 2019

Paulina Multhaupt, a clinical psychologist at Shelby Pediatrics, breaks down the benefits and provides insight into this test for children struggling with learning or behavioral issues.

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Allen Park Teen Finn Gomez Runs Detroit Salsa Company

Buttons 2 Button by Metro Detroit Mom Makes Dressing Easier

Up Your Esports Game at Gametime in Auburn Hills

Stemville in Northville Has STEM-tastic Learning Fun for Kids

National Park Service Birthday, Fudge Facts, Detroit Hot Dogs and More August Fun

Nature Experiences in School Sow the Seeds of Learning

Local Infant’s Epilepsy Surgery Success Story

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Does Your Child Need a Neuropsychological Assessment?

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