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At Home

Which Christmas cookie recipes guarantee smiles around the holiday table?

Andreas Mørk-Barrett -
When it comes to holiday baking, are you feeling ho-ho-ho or no-no-no? Our Christmas cookie recipes have picks for the gleeful and the Grinches.
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At Home

Cherry Cordial Cookies Recipe

Julia Elliott -
Looking for a sweet treat this holiday season? Skip the fruitcake and try this fruity cherry cordial cookie recipe, which puts a twist on the beloved chocolate candy.
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At Home

Gingerbread Man Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Julia Elliott -
These gingerbread men sandwich cookies are a holiday staple that can be customized to make even the meanest of Grinches crack a smile.
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Advice

9 Rules for Teaching Kids How to Be a Good Friend

Emily Genoff -
We all want good friends. But what's it take to BE one? It's not a lesson parents always directly teach. These tips can help kids learn how to be a good friend.
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Best Books of 2020
Indoors

Michigan’s Top Librarian Shares Best Kids Books of 2020

Amanda Rahn -
We caught up with Michigan's top librarian to get her top picks for the best kids' books of 2020.
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Health

The Dangers of Button Batteries

Stacey Winconek -
A common component of children's toys can cause some serious harm if ingested. Here, Dr. Curt Stankovic, the medical director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children's Hospital of Michigan, offers insight.
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School Issues

How to Make Lip Balm with the Digital Divas

Kim Kovelle -
Mind your "beeswax" and create your own custom-colored and scented lip balm – just like the Digital Divas.
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School Issues

How to Build a Bridge with Digital Dudes

Kim Kovelle -
Got K'NEX construction toys? The Digital Dudes made strong, lightweight bridges with them. Here's how you can, too.
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Advice

23andMe Sisters: Finding a Sibling Through DNA Testing

Sharon MacDonell -
A Troy mom of two shares her story of how one of her adopted daughters discovered a sister she never knew she had through 23andMe.
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Health

The Serious Effects of Too Little Sleep in Kids

Stacey Winconek -
Most kids aren't getting enough zzz's – and the effects of too little sleep include a negative impact on academic performance and social and emotional well-being.
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School Issues

Rocker Carolyn Striho Inspires her Special Education Students

Jessica Schrader -
As a high school special education teacher, a musician and a cancer survivor, Carolyn Striho doesn't let anything hold her back – and her students take note.
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Toddlers

Why Do Kids Whine, and What Can You Do About It?

Amanda Rahn -
No, it's not just to annoy parents (well, not on purpose). So why do kids whine? Learn about what drives it – and how to stop a whiner in his or her tracks.
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