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Guides

Chinese New Year, Groundhog Day, Valentines for Pets and Other Fun February Stats

Rebecca Berger - January 30, 2019

Learn which numbers are lucky for those born in the Year of the Pig, how much money people spend on V-day gifts for their pets and other fun February stats.

Parenting

Now Versus 1980: Reflecting on Michigan’s Education Issues

Julia Elliott - January 30, 2019

Metro Parent's editor-in-chief reminisces on how she felt behind when transferring to a Michigan school and how it relates to Michigan's education issues today.

Indoors

Parents of Twins Run Once Upon a Child Brighton Resale Store

Kari Zaffarano - January 30, 2019

The Williams family welcomed twins into the world - and then, not long after, a secondhand shop for kids. Here's the scoop on Once Upon a Child Brighton.

School Issues

Catching Up With the Class: Why Michigan Schools Are Underperforming and What’s Being Done

Christina Clark - January 30, 2019

Michigan students' test scores are lagging nationally. While other states have innovated their education systems, experts say, we've fallen behind. Where do we place, how'd we get here – and what's being done to help our kids?

Health

Boys & Girls Clubs’ Planet Fitness Kids Gym in Metro Detroit

Rebecca Thomas - December 16, 2018

A Planet Fitness kids gym with an inclusive focus opens in Detroit in January 2019, thanks to a partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.

Senior Lifestyle

Sandwich Generation Primer for Parents in Michigan

Kristen J. Gough - December 4, 2018

Are you wearing two caregiver hats – one for your kids and the other for your parents? Welcome to the sandwich generation. Read on for support and information.

School Issues

How to Improve Reading Skills in Students of All Ages

Rebecca Thomas - September 5, 2018

More than half of Michigan kids in grades 3-8 are flunking English language arts on the M-STEP exam. As parents, learn how to improve reading skills in students.

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