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Tweens & Teens

Tips on How To Connect With Your Teenage Son

Sue Lebreton -
Do you ever find yourself wondering how to connect with your teenage son? Here are nine tips from a therapist.
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Coronavirus Help

Making the ‘Right’ Parenting Decisions During the Pandemic

Jerry Davich -
Experts weigh in on tough choices parents are facing as Southeast Michigan parents continue to wrestle with making the 'right' parenting decisions during the pandemic.
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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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Tweens & Teens

Why Are Tweens So Dramatic?

Lori Orlinsky -
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Advice

Advice for Parents on Privacy and Kids

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Do children have a right to privacy? How much privacy should a teenager have? Experts offer their insights on privacy and kids – and they may surprise you.
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Coronavirus Help

A New Reality: Parenting in the Age of COVID

Metro Parent Editorial -
Parenting in the age of COVID is a new kind of tough. Here are some tips to help you get through the day with work, busy kids and social distancing.
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Advice

The Dos and Don’ts of Bribing Kids

Kristen J. Gough -
Feel like you're constantly begging, bartering or getting bowled over? Rethink discipline and discover the dos and don'ts of properly incentivizing, i.e. bribing, kids.
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How to Teach Kids to Blow Their Nose

Kristen J. Gough -
This cold-weather staple seems simple when you already know how, but for children it can be trickier to master. Here's how to teach kids to blow their nose.
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Advice

Can Positive Self-Talk Help Your Child in Math?

Jessica Schrader -
A Dutch study of tweens says that a little positive self-talk can help kids with math. Find out more – plus tips for teaching this important skill to children.
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Advice

What To Do When Kids Say Embarrassing Things

Rachael Moshman -
Ever been out in public with your child when she asks a socially unacceptable question? We've got tips on how to handle it when kids say embarrassing things.
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Health

How to Talk to Your Kids About Masturbation

Amy Kuras -
For young teens, masturbation isn't uncommon. But for parents, it can be a difficult topic. Here are tips on how to talk to your kids about masturbation.
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Tweens & Teens

When is It OK to Leave a Child Home Alone?

Judy M. Miller -
Want to run an errand? It could be time to leave the kids alone at home. Here are a few ways to know if your child is prepared.
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Autism Alliance of Michigan

What Every Parent Should Know About Developmental Delays

Claire Charlton -
You have a new baby in your life. But how will you know if your child is developing normally? An expert from the Autism Alliance of Michigan offers some insight.
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Coronavirus Help

MSU Research Reports Sagging Areas in Pandemic Teaching

Metro Parent Editorial -
A survey from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative found teachers are struggling to find students and maintain attendance during virtual school.
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Attractions

Michigan Science Center Welcomes New Earth. Wind. Weather. Exhibit

Christina Clark -
Detroit's science hub is set to teach kids the wonders of our planet's weather systems with its latest exhibit.
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Macomb County Education

The Importance of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Metro Parent Editorial -
Knowing how to handle money responsibly is a key skill. An expert with Macomb County's Michigan State University Extension Center explains why and how to teach it.
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Guides

Letterboxing in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for Families

Jessica Schrader -
Here's everything you need to know to get started on this unique, kid-friendly pastime. Plus, check the roundup for a few spots for letterboxing for kids.
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