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Disclosing a Mental Illness: Who Should You Tell?

Jessica Schrader -
When to tell others if you or your child has a mental health condition can be a difficult decision. A local expert weighs in.
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Health

The Right Food for Your Smile

Carly Adams -
What kids eat can affect all areas of their health, including their teeth. Consider these nutritious snack ideas.
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Metro Parent Insider

CoverKids Winners 2018

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
You'll soon see these lucky southeast Michigan kids on the covers of Metro Parent magazine. Meet all the winners here!
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Advice

The Daddy-Daughter Bond

Julia Elliott -
There is something so unique about the bond between a father and his daughter. Here, meet five local dads and the daughters they adore.
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Metro Parent Insider

Metro Parent’s 2018 CoverKids Grand Prize Winner

Stacey Winconek -
Meet the 2018 top winner and the recipient of $2,529 from the Michigan Education Savings Program.
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Parenting

Love and Loss

Julia Elliott -
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief reflects on the passing of her father and discusses this month's feature on the daddy-daughter bond.
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Camps

CARE of Southeastern Michigan’s Camp CARE

Christina Clark -
This summer camp for kids in grade PK-12 offers evidence-based lessons on handling emotions, making healthy choices and more.
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Advice

Why Toddlers Love Making Messes

Kari Zaffarano -
Got a hot mess situation on your hands? There's a reason why toddlers love to making major messes. Find out why and how to manage it.
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Advice

Ford Fireworks in Detroit, Worst City for Weeds and More

Kari Zaffarano -
What's the theme of this year's Fire Fireworks? Read on for this and four more fun stats and facts related to the month of June.
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Advice

Moving My Son Into Military School

Stacey DuFord -
Sending her child off to military school 445 miles and three states away from Michigan wasn't easy for this local mom. Here's why she did it and how she coped.
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Indoors

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics & Oddities Opens in Plymouth

Kari Zaffarano -
Local parents Stefanie Dioso and Chris Hicks started selling comics online in 2015, but the duo is finally opening a new brick-and-mortar store in Wayne County. Here, learn more about the shop's offerings.
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Travel

Family Camping Fun in Michigan, Ohio and Arkansas

Kristen J. Gough -
Families can enjoy camping all summer long at spots like Groveland Oaks in Holly, Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio and Ozark National Forest in Arkansas.
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