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Baby Care

The Importance of Talking to Babies

Rebecca Berger -
Singing, reading, babbling back – it all helps with little ones' development. An Oakland County expert shares insight on the importance of talking to babies.
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Advice

Godlan, Inc. in Clinton Township Wins Work-Life Balance Award

Stacey Winconek -
Godlan, Inc. in Clinton Township was recently honored by the Macomb Business Awards for the work they do to help their employees find work-life balance
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Advice

Arguing in Front of Kids is OK – Depending How You Do It

Stacey Winconek -
Research finds that arguing in front of kids isn't all bad – but it's all about how you do it, one local expert says. Read on for seven steps for healthy conflict.
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Health

Child Be Safe Outlet Covers Make Baby Safety Simple

Rebecca Berger -
A Northville couple got sick of standard outlet covers, which pose a risk and never really work, so they invented Child Be Safe Outlet Covers to fit their household needs.
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Guides

Mystifying Questions for a Mentalist and a Magician

Christina Clark -
A mentalist and a magician from WHAT!? Two Magicians Telling the Truth answer some hard-hitting questions about their lives and crafts.
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Advice

Bees Pollinating Flowers, Strawberry Stats and Other June Facts

Rebecca Berger -
Learn some fun June facts including info about bees pollinating flowers, how many strawberries went into the largest shortcake, Garfield stats and more.
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Parenting

In Search of the Little House on the Prairie Life

Julia Elliott -
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks Little House on the Prairie life, why she wanted it as a kid and how living a simple life can benefit families.
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Health

Signs Your Child Has a Bladder Infection – and How to Treat It

Stacey Winconek -
Urinary tract infections can impact children as early as infancy – and well into adulthood, says Dr. Neethi Patel of Shelby Pediatric Associates and Child Lung Center. Here’s what to look for and advice on treatment.
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Special Needs

Tips For Toilet Training a Child on the Spectrum

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Parents can achieve toilet training success with any child. Discover how with five tips from Lauren Lobbestael, Clinical Director of Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Dearborn location.
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The Mental Health Impact of Workplace Stress

Jessica Schrader -
Find out how this often-overlooked issue can cause or exacerbate mental health conditions – and what you can do about it.
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Health

Meet 2019 Smile Ambassador Avian of Pontiac

Carly Adams -
This 5-year-old with a winning grin is the first-ever CoverKids Delta Dental Smile Ambassador. Here, Avian and his mom share their secrets to a smile that dazzles judges and wows the dentist.
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Baby Care

Common Infant Sleep Mistakes Parents Make

Sponsored Content -
Experts from the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation's Kohl's SAFE 4 Kids Program caution caregivers on the perils of some popular sleeping habits for babies.
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