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Tweens & Teens

Teen Privacy: The Closed-Door Policy

Metro Parent Editorial - April 1, 2021

Somewhere around age 12, kids start locking their bedroom doors. Decide where you'll draw the line on tween and teen privacy.

Tweens & Teens

Tips on How To Connect With Your Teenage Son

Sue Lebreton - October 22, 2020

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

Tweens & Teens

What’s a ‘VSCO Girl’ (And Why Are Your Kids Mocking Them)?

Jessica Schrader - September 11, 2020

The trend is all over social media and features fashion laden with scrunchies, friendship bracelets and pricey brands. Have you heard of it?

Tweens & Teens

Are Today’s Teens Taking Longer to Grow Up?

Jessica Schrader - September 5, 2020

Fewer teens are getting their driver's license, for example, one study finds. Find out why and get tips for helping your teens become more independent.

Tweens & Teens

Why Do Teenagers Swear?

Gina Roberts-Grey - August 27, 2020

So why do teenagers swear – and what can parents do to stop it? Gain some insight and help your child clean up his or her language (sans soap).

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Teaching Girls the Dos and Don’ts of Proper Feminine Hygiene

Christina Clark - August 21, 2020

Vaginas are complicated – or at least that's what Summer's Eve might have you believe. But a metro Detroit OB-GYN says proper feminine hygiene isn't that complex.

Tweens & Teens

Why Teens Tune Out Nagging Parents (and How to Do Better)

Rebecca Berger - August 5, 2020

Teens are known for eye-rolling, one-word responses and sass, but parents have some work to do in the communication department, too.

Coronavirus Help

Metro Detroit Siblings Launch Quaranteen Help to Help Other Kids

Kim Kovelle - April 16, 2020

Coronavirus is causing worries for kids in quarantine, too. With Quaranteen Help, a Bloomfield Hills brother and sister are offering a listening ear and sound advice.

Coronavirus Help

Sophomore Shift: A Metro Detroit Teen’s View on COVID-19

Claire Swadling - April 10, 2020

Claire Swadling, a sophomore high school student at Canton High School, shares how the coronavirus has brought both disappointment and hope.

Tweens & Teens

How to Become a Potted Plant Parent for Your Tween or Teen

Jessica Schrader - March 6, 2020

A new study shows teens need their parents around more than they might let on, so how can you be there without overdoing it? Check out these tips on being a "potted plant" parent.

Tweens & Teens

Programmed to Stall: Why Do Teens Procrastinate?

Shelby Stewart - February 3, 2020

Picking up steam in their tweens, adolescents seem to innately put things off, causing stress for all. Why do teens procrastinate, and what can parents do?

Tweens & Teens

Is it OK for Teens to be Friends With Young Adults?

Christina Clark - December 10, 2019

As teens get older, they might make friends with an older person – maybe even a young adult. Is this OK, and what rules should you enforce if you allow it?

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Coronavirus Help

MSU Research Reports Sagging Areas in Pandemic Teaching

Metro Parent Editorial - April 19, 2021

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

Attractions

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

Christina Clark - April 19, 2021

Detroit's science hub is set to teach kids the wonders of our planet's weather systems with its latest exhibit.

Macomb County Education

The Importance of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Metro Parent Editorial - April 19, 2021

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.

Guides

Letterboxing in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for Families

Jessica Schrader - April 15, 2021

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.

Advice

The Pros and Cons of Exotic Pets for Kids

Kristen J. Gough - April 15, 2021

Thinking of expanding your family with mice, snakes or geckos? A local pet store owner weighs in on the pros and cons of exotic pets; plus things for families to consider before purchasing.

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MSU Research Reports Sagging Areas in Pandemic Teaching

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

The Importance of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Letterboxing in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor for Families

The Pros and Cons of Exotic Pets for Kids

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