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Gun Safety Movement Organizations to Get Involved

Metro Parent Editorial - July 1, 2022

If you want to join the fight to help end gun violence, start with these organizations.

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At Home

Four Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids to Help You Get Out the Door

Cheryl Leahy - July 1, 2022

Try one — or all — of these easy breakfast ideas for kids when the school year begins.

Things to Do

Family Neighborhood Guide: Visiting Dearborn with Kids

Mervit Sam - July 1, 2022

Get the kids inspired by Detroit's vast history of innovation in this culturally rich city of Dearborn.

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Health

Five Ways to Help You Set Boundaries and Prioritize What’s Important

Tara Moler - July 1, 2022

How busy moms can really — and should — make time for themselves.

You

A Dad’s Reflection on Gender and Parenting

Matt Homrich-Knieling - July 1, 2022

This Detroit dad discusses toxic masculinity and what it's like raising a son today.

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Advice

Why Some Kids Eat Things They Shouldn’t

Lori Orlinsky - July 1, 2022

From boogers to pen caps, here's why some kids can't seem to keep strange and stomach-turning things out of their mouths.

Parenting

My Mantra: Be The Change You Want to See

Metro Parent Editorial - July 1, 2022

A local mom of two shares the parenting mantra that she lives by.

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Things to Do

Cool Places to Travel With Your Kids Before School Starts

Cortney Fries - July 1, 2022

From Kings Island to Medusa's Slidewheel and more, here a few last-minute excursions to enjoy with the kids before the new school year.

Outdoor Education Builds Leaders Through YMCA

Claire Charlton - June 29, 2022

Brought to you by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Health

Overcoming Barriers to Treatment for Mental Health

Claire Charlton - June 29, 2022

Brought to you by Oakland Community Health Network

5 Ways to Be a Better Listener — and Why it Matters

Stacey Winconek - June 29, 2022

Brought to you by Ethel & James Flinn Foundation

Why Skill Generalization Is Important for Your Child in ABA Therapy

Claire Charlton - June 29, 2022

Brought to you by Gateway Pediatric Therapy

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Gun Safety Movement Organizations to Get Involved

Four Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids to Help You Get Out the Door

Family Neighborhood Guide: Visiting Dearborn with Kids

Five Ways to Help You Set Boundaries and Prioritize What’s Important

A Dad’s Reflection on Gender and Parenting

Why Some Kids Eat Things They Shouldn’t

My Mantra: Be The Change You Want to See

Cool Places to Travel With Your Kids Before School Starts

Outdoor Education Builds Leaders Through YMCA

Overcoming Barriers to Treatment for Mental Health

5 Ways to Be a Better Listener — and Why it Matters

Why Skill Generalization Is Important for Your Child in ABA Therapy

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