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At Home

Recipe to Create Edible Kinetic Sand

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
It's food you can play with! Try this cool edible kinetic sand recipe from Arena Blake's 'Awesome Kids Crafts' cookbook.
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Advice

Classical Music Bridges the Grandparent Gap for Metro Detroit Mom

Debbie Pecis -
One mom from Troy talks about how classical music helps her children connect with their late grandfather.
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Camps

Q&A With Izzy, the Star of Metro Parent’s Virtual Camp

Carly Adams -
Metro Parent sat down for a Q&A with Izzy, the STEM-loving host of Metro Parent's Virtual Camp, to get details about this year's installments.
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Travel

‘Gramping’ is a Growing Family Vacation Trend

Stacey Winconek -
Step aside, solomoon. Go away, glamping. The on-the-rise skip-gen vacation trend, 'gramping,' boasts big benefits for grandparents and their grandkids.
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Guides

Ice Cream Taster Insurance, Vacation Price Blues and More July Stats

Rebecca Berger -
Find out how much the average family will spend on summer vacation, the going rate for ice cream taster insurance and other fun July facts.
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Parenting

The Wonder Years vs. Testy Toddlers: A Love-Hate Relationship

Julia Elliott -
Metro Parent’s Editor-in-chief discusses why she feels that the toddler years are magical and also how this developmental stage can also be tough on parents.
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Health

Sun Safety Tips for Kids

Stacey Winconek -
Dr. Salvatore Ventimiglia of Shelby Pediatric Associates and Child Lung Center shares advice for shielding kids from the summer sun.
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Health

Addressing Barriers in Minority Mental Health

Stacey Winconek -
African-Americans and Latinos face a number of roadblocks when it comes to mental health care. Here, two local experts offer insight and advice for families on addressing mental health disorders.
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Special Needs

Planning Summer Fun for Your Child With Autism and the Whole Family

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
From dining out as a family to enjoying community outings, summer offers countless opportunities for fun. For families who have a child with autism, these outings may require more advanced planning. One of Gateway Pediatric Therapy’s board-certified behavior analysts, Stephanie Sweebe, shares her advice.
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Special Needs

Consistency is Critical for Kids With Autism

Christina Clark -
A structured schedule contributes to the success of a child with autism. Learn why and how you can better create consistency for your kid at home.
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Health

5 Myths About Braces

Stacey Winconek -
Dr. G. Michael Kabot, D.D.S., M.S. of Kabot Family Orthodontics clears up five common misconceptions families have about this orthodontic intervention.
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Looking on the Bright Side: Cultivating a Positive Attitude for Mental Health

Jessica Schrader -
Find out why positivity and perseverance are so powerful for mental health.
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