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Coronavirus Help

How to Parent When You’re Stressed or Distracted or Worried

Danielle Braff -
We're all feeling stressed these days and sometimes that stress can affect our parenting. Here are some ways to help you parent when you're stressed.
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Advice

Is It OK That My Kids Aren’t Calling My Parents By Their Grandparent Names?

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
A local mom wrote in and says her husband won't let their kids use her parent's grandparent names. Other parents offer their advice on how to handle it.
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Advice

Why Kids Have Imaginary Friends

Lori Orlinsky -
It's a common occurrence but still a curious parent might spend time wondering why kids have imaginary friends. Here, an expert offers insight.
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Guides

Three Puzzles Moms Will Love

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Take a little time for yourself with these three colorful and challenging puzzles from the mom-run company, eeBoo.
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Advice

Mommy Needs A Laugh Facebook Group Provides Entertainment for Moms

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Learn about the local mom behind the hilarious Facebook group, Mommy Needs a Laugh, which has more than 3,600 moms laughing along together.
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Coronavirus Help

Loss and Lessons During the Pandemic

Ayana Knox-Potts -
A Rochester mom of six talks about the loss her family endured during the coronavirus pandemic and how she supported her family through.
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School Issues

Walled Lake Teacher Wins 2020 Educator of the Year

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Megan Sidge, an elementary school teacher that works with students with autism at Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has been named the 2020 educator of the year.
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Manhattan Eleven Delivers Kids’ Clothing to Your Door

Kari Zaffarano -
Manhattan Eleven is an on-demand clothing service that delivers kids' clothing to families in Macomb County. Learn about the mother-daughter duo behind the endeavor.
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Advice

Building Better Men Mentoring Program Inspires Young Men in Detroit

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
The Building Better Men program focuses on building up Black and Brown boys through mentorship, classes and community support.
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Guides

2020 Fall Fun Ideas for Southeast Michigan Families

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Fall is going to be just as crazy as the rest of 2020 but you can harness that uncertainty and channel it with these 2020 fall fun ideas for families.
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Indoors

Plants From LeafMe Are Great for Self-Care

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Detroit-based LeafMe plant boutique offer plant delivery, consultations and repotting services that double as a form of self-care.
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Indoors

Allergen-Free and Flavor-Packed Food Flavorings by Cheeky Spices

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
This new company by an Ann Arbor mom offers flavorings that are free of allergens and are easy on the tummy. Learn more about Cheeky Spices, here.
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