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A Roeper School teacher offers sage advice for parents who want their kids to love learning – and make it a lifelong pursuit.
'The wheels on the bus go round and round!' Here are 20 fun facts about this school staple, just in time for back-to-school.
Hola. Salut. Marhaba. It's becoming more common for kids to learn another language in school. And for parents, it can all sound a bit, well, foreign. But don't fret. In fact, your kids can teach you – all while boosting their own bilingual skills.
Women still have the lion's share of responsibility for housework and child care. Is there any hope of getting a better balance between the sexes?
Kayak fun, tall ships and tales of the sea are all experiences families must check out on a vacation to Erie, Pennsylvania.
The new state-of-the-art Polk Penguin Conservation Center is a great example of the Detroit Zoo's dedication to animal conservation. See what went into creating this space and learn about the Zoo's involvement in larger, global efforts.
It's a small spike, but notable. Didn't this disease vanish with vaccines?
Here's what matters most and how to do it right.
The multidisciplinary team at this special clinic at CHM treats concussions in kids from every angle.
Dream Dinners makes back-to-school supper a snap. Get the recipe for this barbecue beef recipe here.
Craft one of these pouches for your teacher – just in time for back-to-school.
Artists return to this second annual event to create ginormous art Sept. 15-23, 2016.