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Parenting

Admitted Bias

Julia Elliott -
People often ask me how I plan the features in Metro Parent. And the truth is it's more and less complicated than you'd expect....
Advice

GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Manager, Mom Doneen McDowell

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Aside from spending time with her three daughters, Doneen McDowell works a full time job at General Motors. She shares her success story of finding work-life balance.
Baby Care

Importance of Baby Talk, Getting Dads to Engage Kids

Stacey Winconek -
Dads don't communicate with their infants as much as moms do, a new study says. Experts from Rainbow Child Care Center provide tips for getting dads to talk to baby.
Oh Mother

Judge Denies Maternity Leave Delay, Scolds Attorney for Bringing Newborn to Court

Christina Clark -
An Atlanta judge berated an attorney for bringing her infant to court, but the woman asked to postpone the hearing until after her maternity leave.
Guides

Playtime Goes Big Time

Kristen J. Gough -
Rochester Play! 380 E. Second St., Rochester 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday (reopens Sept. 12) $6.50/day ages 1-3, $8/day ages 4-16, and free/under 1. 248-650-7529, rochesterplay.com For...
Indoors

Big Time Fun at Rochester Play!

Kim Kovelle -
Celebrating its fifth birthday, this spot has a brand new building as of September 2014 with lots for kids to do and explore.
Family health & wellness

Children of Same-Sex Couples Prove to Live Happier, Healthier

Megan Siwa -
Research from the University of Melbourne finds kids raised by gay couples scored above average in health and well-being. Learn more about the study.
Advice

Screen-Free Week, Day 7: Bedroom Date Break

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Advice

Screen-Free Week, Day 3: Sick Day Struggle

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
It's challenging enough to keep kids happy when they're feeling ill. But it becomes even more difficult when you can't rely on television to keep them content.
Advice

Tax Tips for Parents: Deductions and Credits to Know About

Alana Walker -
April 15 is the IRS tax filing deadline, aka Tax Day. Whether you've got a baby or a college kid, here's how to get the most out of your income tax returns.
Early Education

Director of Detroit Preschool Nurtures the Next Generation

Kerri Jansen -
From her unassuming house in the Brightmoor neighborhood, Zina Davis is running one of the best preschools in the city. There, kids are getting a five-star early childhood education - complete with lessons in self-love and meditation.
Advice

First Grade Teacher, Mom Anne Labadie

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Kids are a big part of Anne Labadie's day, considering she's a mom and first grade teacher at Silver Springs Elementary School in Northville. She shares her success story of balancing both.
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