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Advice to Younger Parents, From Someone Who’s Been There

Pam Houghton -
A veteran metro Detroit mom gives nine pieces of advice to younger parents that she's culled from her 24 years in the trenches, all encouraging today's parents to keep perspective and give yourself and your kids more darn credit.
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Advice

How Outsourcing Chores May Save Your Marriage

Stacey Winconek -
A survey says 25 percent of marriages dissolve over housework – and that paying someone else to tackle a chunk of the grunt work might help change that.
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Special Needs

Encouraging Kids With Autism to Try New Foods

Stacey Winconek -
The network director of Autism Home Support Services' Michigan locations dishes on how tasting sessions during ABA therapy can encourage even the pickiest eaters try new foods.
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Surprising Signs That Your Child May Have Dyslexia

Christina Clark -
You may know that kids with dyslexia struggle with reading, but do you know the other signs? An expert with Murray Center in Southfield explains what to look for and how to help.
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Summer in the City: How to Spend a Family Day in Detroit

Jessica Schrader -
A look at some of the coolest places in the city for parents and kids to explore.
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Health

5 Hidden Summer Risks for Kids

Jessica Schrader -
A Children's Hospital of Michigan physician explains why emergency department visits surge this time of year.
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Advice

The Porter-McLeod Family of Royal Oak and Waterford

Julia Elliott -
Even adults need their dads. The daddy-daughter duo shares more about their lifetime bond.
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Advice

The Leonards of Farmington Hills

Julia Elliott -
When Jarrod Leonard's daughter was diagnosed with lupus nephritis, this local refused to leave her side at the hospital. Dad takes care of his girl, but their bond extends beyond her health challenges.
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Advice

The Morawskis of Canton

Julia Elliott -
Matt Morawski and his daughter love to spend time together – and even share similar interests. Read more about this daddy-daughter duo here.
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Advice

The Starkeys of Grosse Pointe Woods

Julia Elliott -
Chad Starkey, a dad of three girls, feels it's important to make sure dads don't gender-defining their daughters' interests and tastes.
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Advice

The Balancios of Macomb Township

Julia Elliott -
Music and dancing has always been a big part of this daddy-daughter duo's connection.
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Special Needs

Why is ABA the Gold Standard in Autism Treatment?

Kerry Peterson, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA -
Kerry Peterson, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA, from Kaufman Children's Center weighs in on this topic.
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