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Tweens & Teens

Cutting Off Cuddles: When Kids Don’t Want to Give Hugs Anymore

Amanda Rahn -
When kids don't want to give hugs anymore, it's important to let them take the lead on giving hugs and kisses — or not.
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Advice

Parents’ Moderate Drinking Upsets Kids

Stacey Winconek -
The UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies notes parents' moderate drinking can affect kids. But what is 'moderate,' exactly, and how problematic is it?
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Sibling bullying
Advice

Beyond Squabbles: What to Do About Sibling Bullying

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Bullying is a concern for all parents, and we're hyperaware of the risks for kids at school or online. But what about sibling bullying – in your own home?
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Advice

Detroit Parent Collective Co-working Daycare

Paris Giles -
Get the scoop on metro Detroit's first-ever combined co-working space and co-op preschool, Detroit Parent Collective.
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Travel

3 Holiday-Themed Destinations to Visit in Metro Detroit and Beyond

Kristen J. Gough -
Try holiday-themed destinations like Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village; Santa Claus, Indiana; and the North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Advice

Why I’m OK with Mom Sales Pitches

Jennifer Lovy -
'They're just making a living,' a metro Detroit mom of three says. Read her opinion and why she's ok with mom sales pitches here.
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Advice

Why I’m Fed Up with Mom Sales Pitches

Claire Charlton -
A Berkley mom of two says, 'pals before paychecks, please.' Read why she's fed up with mom sales pitches here.
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Indoors

Top Dangers of Counterfeit Toys

Carly Adams -
Cheap, often foreign-manufactured toys may be alluring, but they can pose big dangers to your kids' safety and aren't as good of a buy as they may seem. Magformers CEO Chris Tidwell explains.
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Health

What’s in Grandma’s Purse? What Every Parent Needs to Know This Holiday Season

Jessica Schrader -
A safety expert from Children's Hospital of Michigan shares important advice.
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Giving Birth

High-Risk Pregnancy: What Expectant Parents Should Know

Jessica Schrader -
What makes a pregnancy 'high risk'? Should you receive extra monitoring? A Beaumont obstetrician offers guidance.
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Indoors

Be a Holiday Rebel: Metro Parent’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Ho-hum 'hot' toys, quirkier finds, radical alternatives – or no presents at all? Scan our fun list of 17 options and see where you fall this holiday season.
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The Best School Support for Kids with Mental Illness

Jessica Schrader -
A local expert shares advice on the IEP process, common misunderstandings and tips for making sure your child is properly supported.
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