advice for parents

Every parent will eventually experience empty nest syndrome. But younger siblings can struggle when a sibling moves out. Here's how to help their transition.

One local mom talks of growing more fearful as she's grown older and reminds other moms to take time for themselves, too.

Wondering how to pick the right swim lessons for kids or swim school in your area? Here's what to consider.

At Racquet Up Detroit, students learn how to play squash, get to travel around the country and get academic support to give them the best chance of success.

For Lupus Awareness Month, a local mom tells her experience with lupus, and her daughter's. Plus, Children's Hospital of Michigan weighs in on the autoimmune disease.

Whether you're searching for a new school for your child or want to see how their current school measures up, check out these school rating systems.

The 2013 Monitoring the Future survey reports a rise in the number of teens using marijuana as the perceived risk of the drug continues to decline. Get the info during National Drug Facts Week, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2014.

This Macomb County 2-year-old's death following an alleged beating by his mom's boyfriend raises the question: Who do you trust around your kids? Local moms weigh in with their tips and opinions.

A study shows how common abusive adolescent relationships are, with girls reporting higher numbers all around. Experts weigh in with advice for parents.

Summer vacation is prime season for children to have accidents. Here's advice to help parents know what to do and expect if a crisis happens.

The poor economy has hurt adolescents' prospects. What's the outlook for southeast Michigan kids - and what impact could it have on their futures?