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Advice

What to Do if Your Big Kid Reverts Back to Baby Talk

Jenna Daniel -
A local professional weighs in on baby talk in older children and what parents can do to curb the problem.
College Planning

Opening a College Savings Account for Your Kid

Stacey Winconek -
It's never too early to start! Find out the differences between MET and MESP – and how these Michigan 529 plans help families with future costs.
Advice

Tattletale Kids: Why Kids Snitch and What Parents Can Do

Denise Yearian and Heidi Smith Luedtke -
Here's a look at what motivates tattletale kids, plus nine tips and ideas to help kids break the habit and build conflict resolution skills.
Advice

5 Simple Steps to Help Kids Prone to Procrastinating

Michele Ranard -
Tired of harping on them to stop putting things off? Here are eight ways you can help your children increase productivity (and nip your nagging, too!).
Things to Do

How to Start a Book Club for Kids

Belinda Mooney -
For kids, reading clubs can improve reading skills and is a fun group setting for bonding with friends. Here's how parents can start book clubs for kids.
Advice

How Parents Can Show Kids What Grown-Up Love Looks Like

Heidi Smith Luedtke -
From listening and hanging out to holding hands, giving compliments and even being happy to help out, here are 12 ways to show children what emotional maturity in relationships looks like.
Baby Care

Should You Pick Up Babies Every Time They Cry?

Jessica Schrader -
A recent study says 'yes,' you should pick babies up every time they cry, and a local pediatrician confirms that it's the best practice for ages 0-6 months.
Advice

Child Afraid to Sleep Alone? What to Do When Kids Crawl Into Your Bed

Erica Perdue -
Is your child afraid to sleep alone? Here's what's going on with your school-age kid, and how to help him become comfortable sleeping solo.
Family health & wellness

Fireworks Safety for Kids

Kristy Case -
Bottle rockets, sparklers and more: Here are some fireworks safety tips for using customer-grade fireworks this Fourth of July and all summer long.
At Home

Cinnamon Rolls

Kristen J. Gough -
This family favorite recipe mixes walnuts and fast, foolproof bread for 16 perfect, pillowy rolls!
Advice

Talking With Kids About Race

Wensdy Von Buskirk -
Trayvon Martin. George Floyd. Ferguson. 'I Can't Breathe.' These headlines are just part of the reason all parents should have a talk with their kids about race.
School Issues

Teaching Kids How to Write a Letter

Kristen J. Gough -
In the era of texts and emails, letter-writing is a lost art, but you can still teach your child how to write a letter in just a few easy steps.
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