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Special Needs

Best Vacation Spots for Kids with Special Needs and Families

Christina Clark -
Skip places that overload your child by choosing one made for them. Start with this list of best vacation spots for kids with special needs.
Special Needs

Resources for Children With Special Needs in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
If you're a parent seeking resources for children with special needs, you'll find various services in southeast Michigan in our guide.
Public Schools

Charter Schools in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Whether you live in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw or Wayne County, southeast Michigan charter schools are plentiful. Here's our list of options.
Private Schools

Questions to Ask Private School Admissions

Jackie Headapohl -
Considering a private school for your child? Narrow down your choices with these questions to ask private school admissions.
Special Needs

Finding a ‘Special’ Place of Worship

Jennifer Lovy -
Many churches, synagogues and mosques are working to welcome and include children with special needs in in their congregations.
Indoors

Top Movie Theaters in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Charnae Sanders -
Whether you want to catch Royal Oak movies or family flicks elsewhere in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, this guide is here to help.
School Issues

What Does Michigan’s New Third Grade Reading Law Mean for Your Kids?

Jessica Schrader -
Be prepared for changes that affect how your school district works to improve third grade reading skills during a crucial time for children.
Guides

Washtenaw 4-H Youth Show in Ann Arbor Has Animal Fun

Miriam Marini -
Calling all animal lovers to the Washtenaw 4-H Youth Show happening July 22-28, 2017.
Health

Best Doctors in Michigan: 2017 Mom-Approved Docs

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Kid-tested, parent-approved. Metro Parent readers raved about their favorite pediatricians, dentists, therapists and much more. Who made this year's cut?
Advice

When Parents Play Favorites Among Their Children

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Find out why parents often give one child preferential treatment over another, when parents showing favoritism is OK and how to curb parental favoritism.
School Issues

Metro Parent Top Teacher Awards 2017

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Southeast Michigan parents praised local these educators for their hard work. Find out who was nominated for this annual honor.
Advice

Making the Shift From Stay-at-Home Mom to Working Outside of the Home

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Here are the professional consequences of turning down that 'off ramp,' and what you can do to better position yourself for opting for the 'on ramp' later
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