Parenting

Prepare your social media feed or wallet. Family pajamas are back, and just in time for Christmas morning.

In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, one mother recalls her own fears as a young Jewish girl aware of anti-Semitism and its impact on history and her people, how it compares to her children’s sense of identity and what we all need to do to eradicate such atrocities once and for all.

Changes in immigration policies put undocumented parents on ICE's chopping block. Here's what citizens can do to help their immigrant neighbors.

Chris Purgatori, MOT, OTRL with Kaufman Children's Center offers steps for young children who are just beginning to write.

This sixth-grader from Utica Community Schools was recognized for her efforts as an amphibian advocate.

From St. Clair Shores to the state capitol, this local mom is pushing for a new law to give kids the protection her son didn't have.

Experts offer advice on what to consider when choosing a day care for your child.

A new study out of France found that children who went to day care were not only better behaved but were also more social than those cared for at home.

Learn how many pumpkins go into the famous pumpkin spice flavoring, how many calls Butterball Turkey answers and other fun November facts.

Three local families separated by deportation share their experiences with the U.S. immigration system and how their lives have been shaken by the deportation of a loved one.

Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks about her struggle to find a feeling of gratitude when life got her down and this month's cover story, which aims to help kids find it too.

From kid-friendly costumes to proper candy requesting behavior, here are some no-nonsense rules for this year's Halloween fun that every family should know.