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WHAT COUNTS
Chinese New Year, Groundhog Day, Valentines for Pets and Other Fun February Stats

STUDY SAYS
How Parents Can Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention

THE PIPELINE

• Elite Detection K9 in Rochester Hills Seeks Families to Foster Dogs
• Parents of Twins Run Once Upon a Child Brighton Resale Store
• Dad Focuses on Parents at Center for Iyengar Yoga Royal Oak Studio
• Planet Fitness Kids Gym Option Via Boys & Girls Clubs
• Michigan-Made X-Ability Bodycoats for Kids Who Use Wheelchairs
• Perfect Game Bowling and Family Gaming Center in Farmington Hills

KIDS 101
Programmed to Stall: Why Do Teens Procrastinate?

FUN GUIDE
Calendar February 2019

LET’S GO
Art Hopping Destinations in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis

Education 2019  

• In the Know: Livonia Band Teacher Elizabeth Hering is Grammy Educator Finalist
• In the Know: How to Write an Attention-Grabbing College Essay
• In the Know: Dearborn Teachers Create TABs Security System for Schools
• Early Learning: Benefits of Technology in Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education: How To Improve Reading Skills in Students of All Ages
• High School: Fun Budgeting Activities for High School Students

FEATURE

Sandwich Generation Primer for Parents in Southeast Michigan
Get tips on how to balance caring for both your kids and your aging parents

EDUCATION FEATURES

Why Michigan Schools Are Underperforming and What’s Being Done
Michigan’s schools have fallen behind other states. Learn where we rank and how we can help our kids.

Jametta Lilly With Detroit Parent Network Focuses on Empowering Parents
The CEO of the Detroit Parent Network offers her advice on how parents can get more involved in their child’s education.

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