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Spark Your Child’s Passion for Reading With These Proven Strategies

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Outdoors

Hit the Water with These Kayaking Day Trips for Michigan Families

Steffy McCourt -
These kayaking and canoeing day trips are perfect for family bonding under Michigan’s golden canopy.
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Why Reading Before Sleep Matters for Kids

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Guides

Metro Detroit’s Top Candy Stores to Make Your Kid’s Day

Kari Zaffarano -
Stop by these local candy stores in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for bulk candy, chocolates, specialty treats, hard-to-find items and more.
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How to Unlock the Joy of Reading with Graphic Novels for Kids

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Helping Michigan Kids Tackle Reading Challenges with Early Literacy Support

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Advice

Not Just Stranger Danger: How to Talk to Your Kids About ‘Tricky People’

Kate Schweitzer -
More than 90% of harm to kids comes from people the children already know. Here's how to get the discussion started with your kids.
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Advice

A Parent’s Guide to Social Media

Danielle Braff -
How to navigate the perils — and pluses — of social media for today's kids.
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You

5 Ways to Wear Pink to Support Breast Cancer

Cheryl Aistrope -
Can color really make a difference? Yes, yes it can!
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Advice

4 Tips to Raise Boys to Be Better Men

Tamara O'Shaughnessy -
An expert talks about raising boys to be healthy and empathetic men who embrace gender equality.
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At-Home Learning

Fall Sensory Activities for Kids

Darlene A. White -
Kids with special needs will find fall’s bounty full of opportunities to explore.
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You

Real Life: Shell Jones

Tamara O'Shaughnessy -
This special needs mom was frustrated she couldn't find a place for her child to play — so she created her own.
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