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Meet three cool critters that are new to the family scene in southeast Michigan.
Join Slow Roll Detroit to see the city and enjoy quality family time. We chatted with Jason Hall, co-founder of Slow Roll Detroit, on how to get involved.
Living day to day with lupus can be painful and tiring – but it isn't always noticeable to others. In fact, each lupus patient's symptoms show up in different ways and effect different organs or areas of the body. Not familiar with lupus, or what it means to have the chronic disease? Dr. Matthew Adams of Children's Hospital of Michigan talks lupus in kids for Lupus Awareness Month.
Experts from West Elm in Birmingham and Leon & Lulu in Clawson offer nine ways for metro Detroit moms to deck out their own special 'mom caves' at homes.
Dave Byrum, owner of Kids Gotta Play, advises parents on the key dos and don'ts of trampoline use to ensure their kids' playtime is fun and safe.
Want a fun and easy way to foster an interest in science in your kids? Make going to the Michigan Science Center a regular family activity. Find out how a MiSci membership pays off – in cost and benefits.
A recent study says the number of hours moms spend with kids has nothing to do with their emotional or behavioral health.
8 tips to ensure your child is more than 'surface' smart.
Metro Parent's editor shares a story about her very special pet hamster, in honor of this month's cover story on exotic pets.
Bravest CoverKid ever? That honor might go to this 10-year-old from Romeo. He hung out with snakes, sugar gliders, tarantulas and more for our May cover.