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How Long You Have to Escape a Burning House, Top Halloween Costume Picks and Other October Tidbits

Kim Kovelle -
Plus, the calories those 'fun size' Halloween treats rack up, how often parents feel guilty over their parenting choices and more.
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Health

A Cold or the Flu? How Parents Can Tell the Difference

Jessica Schrader -
An expert from Children's Hospital of Michigan explains what sets these two illnesses apart and when parents should be concerned.
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Health

10 Scariest Foods & Drinks for Kids’ Teeth

Carly Adams -
Delta Dental offers information on the worst offenders.
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Health

Cold & Flu Season Returns: A Local Doc Answers Your Top Questions

Jessica Schrader -
Is that cough ‘normal’? Is this fever too high? Find out what a Beaumont pediatrician says all parents should know this cold and flu season.
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Toddlers

Competitive Games Help Hone Kids’ Lying Skills

Stacey Winconek -
That's according to a new study, but it isn't necessarily a bad thing, researchers say. Here's why.
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Special Needs

6 Myths and Truths About ABA Therapy

Jessica Schrader -
Think ABA is just for autism or that it involves 'bribes'? Get the facts on this popular autism therapy from a local expert with Total Spectrum.
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Roeper

Making the Most of the Middle School Years

Carly Adams -
5 tips from the experts at The Roeper School on how to help your child navigate the pitfalls and embrace the opportunities of this transitional time in their education and development.
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Advice

Is Playtime Important to Cats and Dogs?

Mike Palmer -
Sarah, of Rochester, asks and Mike of Premier Pet Supply has the answer.
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Giving Birth

Warm Hearts Baby Showers ‘Shower’ Local Moms-to-Be With Love

Shelby Stewart -
Meet the Westland woman who has been hosting showers for low-income women in southeast Michigan for the past 14 years.
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Special Needs

Kids with Special Needs by the Details and Numbers

Kim Kovelle -
The term 'special needs' is broad, to say the least. Here's a closer look at some common childhood challenges, what they are and how many children are affected.
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Parenting

The ‘Wonders’ of Dress-Up

Julia Elliott -
I was a HUGE Wonder Woman fan growing up. I watched the TV show starring Lynda Carter each week. I bought comic books in which she and her invisible plane were figured prominently. And, in what is perhaps the greatest marker of my fandom, I dressed up like her....
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Guides

Corn Mazes in Metro Detroit and Beyond

Kristen J. Gough -
Stroll through stalks of corn at a local spot in Belleville, or head to Traverse City or just outside of Chicago for more corn maze family fun.
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