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Health

The Benefits of Waterproof Casting

Stacey Winconek -
Children’s Hospital of Michigan offers this casting option for patients between the months of May and September. Read on for details from a local orthopedic surgeon.
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CoverKids Winners 2019

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Drumroll please! Metro Parent and MESP are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2019 CoverKids contest. See all the winners here.
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Indoors

Imagine, Draw, Erase, Repeat Book Sparks Kids Creativity

Rebecca Berger -
Ferndale artist Espacia Fotiu hopes to inspire kids to see the unexpected in abstract shapes, over and over again, with her Imagine, Draw, Erase, Repeat book.
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Indoors

Howell Dad Creates SafeSubs App to Keep Kids Safe

Rebecca Berger -
A Livingston County dad is on a mission to get kids playing outside – and staying safe – with his innovative free SafeSubs app.
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Indoors

Dad Behind Novella’s Pizza Wins Big for Fig & Pig Pizza

Emily Prawdzik Genoff -
New Hudson dad Brandon Davis earned props for making the No. 12 top pizza on the planet with his delicious Fig & Pig pizza creation.
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ADHD in Kids: Identifying and Treating This Mental Health Issue

Kristen J. Gough -
ADHD in kids is a common and a nuanced condition that evolves with time. No wonder it can still be so misunderstood. Here's what to know about ADHD in kids.
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Advice

Through Sydney’s Eyes: Meet Our 2019 CoverKid Grand Prize Winner

Jessica Schrader -
The search is over! All of this year's Metro Parent CoverKids have been chosen. Meet the 2019 CoverKids grand prize winner.
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Travel

Three Amazing Biking Adventures in Detroit, Ohio and Minnesota

Kristen J. Gough -
Looking to hit the bike trails with your family this summer? Here are three biking adventures in Detroit and beyond to choose from.
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Advice

OneNative.org is Berkley Mom’s Green Lawns Mission

Rebecca Berger -
Local mompreneur educates others on the harmful affects of pestisides and other lawn care chemicals through her organization, OneNativ.org.
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Guides

How to Forge Pioneer Summer Fun with Kids

Claire Charlton -
Take a cue from our ancestors and have some Little House-inspired pioneer summer fun with kids in metro Detroit this summer with these simple tips and ideas.
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Tweens & Teens

Yes, Parents Should be Friends With Their Teens

Anasie Tayyen -
Anasie Tayyen, a West Bloomfield mom of three, says that she believes in 'friendly parenting' and is friends with her kids, but not BFFs.
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Tweens & Teens

No, Parents Should Not be Friends With Their Teens

Lynne Golodner -
Lynne Golodner, a Huntington Woods mom of four, says definitely not. Instead, she tries to draw lines and remain a cool, connected parent.
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