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Toddlers

Threenager Survival Guide: Growing With a Strong-Willed 3-Year-Old

Emily Genoff - July 2, 2021

The 'terrible twos' might be over but buckle up because the turbulent threenage years are here.

Pink teen monster ignoring pink yelling monster

Tweens & Teens

Why Teens Tune Out Nagging Parents (and How to Do Better)

Rebecca Berger - August 5, 2020

Teens are known for eye-rolling, one-word responses and sass, but parents have some work to do in the communication department, too.

A Millennial Mom’s SMART Bus Excursion

Rebecca Thomas - August 12, 2019

It was the first time this metro Detroit mom and her daughters boarded a SMART Bus – but it surely won’t be the last.

School Issues

Your School’s Culture: Finding the Right Fit

Claire Charlton - August 12, 2019

There are many factors that go into finding the right school for your student. Oftentimes, however, school culture can be overlooked – but it shouldn't be. Here's why, plus advice on finding the best match for your child.

Advice

Start Saving for Your Baby’s Future College Now

Celebrating the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Metro Detroit

Christina Clark - July 19, 2019

It's been five decades since we first landed on the moon. Here are some fun moon facts and family events to celebrate the Apollo 11 50th anniversary.

Camps

3 Cool Kids Day Camps at Beverly Hills Club

Stacey Winconek - July 15, 2019

Don't have a summer camp experience lined up for your child? It's not too late to sign up for one of these day camps for ages 3-12 at Beverly Hills Club.

Health

Headache or Sign of Something More?

Stacey Winconek - July 12, 2019

Headaches are common, but not all headaches are worry-free. Here, the chief of neurology at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit offers insight and advice for families.

Indoors

Treat Dreams Dessert Emporium Offers Yummy Fun in Ferndale

Stacey Winconek and Rebecca Berger - June 27, 2019

Looking for the most creative, crazy dairy treats in metro Detroit? Treat Dreams Dessert Emporium in Ferndale may just take the cake.

Food available on the cheese trail in Wisconsin

Travel

3 Food Tours and Trails to Try in Detroit, Ohio and Wisconsin

Kristen J. Gough - June 27, 2019

These three food tours and trails in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin are sure to satisfy every one of your child's food cravings.

Flower market at the Ann Arbor farmers market

Indoors

Ann Arbor Farmers Market Celebrates 100th Birthday

Rebecca Berger - June 27, 2019

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is celebrating 100 years! Here's an offering of the market's birthday events for families.

Disney Whisperer Rana Makki and her family on vacation

Travel

Insider Family Vacation Tips From The Disney Whisperer of Metro Detroit

Rana Makki - June 27, 2019

It's a dream vacation for kids – but planning it can feel out of budget or plain overwhelming. One local mom with 11 Disney trips under her belt spills advice on making the magic happen.

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