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Health

How to Build Your Child’s Physical IQ

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Not all kids are born athletes, but every child should tend to their physical IQ. Give it a boost with these top dos and don'ts.
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Guides

A Guide to Fun Family Things to Do in Hamtramck

Maria Montoya -
The tiny city within a city is a hidden gem full of international flavor and nostalgia for metro Detroit families. Consider these ideas for spending a fun-filled day in Hamtown.
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Advice

Half-Baked Parenting Quotes, from Cliches to Celebs

Kari Zaffarano -
Boiled down to a one-liner or two, well-intended advice can often just wind up sounding like half-baked parenting. We think these 10 parenting quotes make the cut.
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Health

Rethinking Your Drink: Ditching Sugar

Carly Adams -
Sugary beverages can wreak havoc on you and your child’s health. Here are some alternatives for your family to try.
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Health

Ways Families Can Protect Themselves from Childhood Diseases

Stacey Winconek -
A new school year brings fresh opportunity to spread germs. Here, a Children's Hospital of Michigan physician offers advice on keeping kids and parents healthy all year.
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Health

National Recovery Month Gives a Voice to Those with Substance Use Disorders

Christina Clark -
The stigma attached to substance use often forces people to battle in silence. Oakland Community Health Network officials say National Recovery Month in September offers much-needed support.
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Health

Beating the Back-to-School Blues

Stacey Winconek -
During the first month of school, anxiety and depression can ramp up for students. A pediatrician with Shelby Pediatric Associates & Child Lung Center offers advice for parents on helping kids overcome their back-to-school blues.
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The Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Jessica Schrader -
Why it's not just a personality quirk – and how families can find help.
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Advice

No Wrong Way to MET

Carly Adams -
The cost of your child's higher education is rising, which is why you should start saving now. The Michigan Education Trust offers multiple plans to fit your life. No matter your circumstances, how you MET is up to you.
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Advice

Helping Kids Find Gray Area and Nuance in Their Thinking

Amanda Rahn -
It's a challenge for young children to see gray area in the world. But it can happen with time, patience – and these tips from a metro Detroit child psychology expert.
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Teacher Spotlight: Jessica James, David Ellis Academy-West

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Read on to find out more about this Redford teacher.
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Tweens & Teens

My Son’s End of Elementary School Bike Gang

Debbie Pecis -
A Troy mom let her kid join pals in an old-school neighborhood 'bike gang.' Some mom worry aside, these tween boys found freedom and fun here in metro Detroit.
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