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The Benefits of Technology in Early Childhood Education

Rebecca Thomas -
When it comes to technology, parents are often in one of two camps: They embrace it – or they're skeptical of it. Especially when...
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Early Education

Tips for Teaching Kids Their Colors

Tania Cowling -
Want to make sure your young child learns his or her hues? Here are a variety of fun and creative ways to help in teaching kids their colors.
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Early Education

How to Build Vocabulary in Toddlers

Denise Yearian -
Have a child just learning how to talk? Here are 10 tips on how to build vocabulary in younger kids.
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Early Education

Picking a High Quality Preschool

Rebecca Thomas -
Sandeep Chada, founder of The Goddard School in Rochester Hills, offers three factors to consider when picking a preschool for your child.
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Early Education

Intergenerational Preschool for Kids and Seniors in Livonia

Shelby Stewart -
Preschool-aged kids spend Tuesdays learning alongside the elderly in this local program, which is the first of its kind.
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Early Education

Advice for Parents of Preschoolers

Melissa Olson Cunningham -
A Detroit-area mom shares insights she gleaned while her daughter was in preschool. Read these tips for preschool parents that have stuck with her.
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Early Education

Physical Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Kim Kovelle -
Before kids reach kindergarten, parents can get them on the path to exercise and healthy habits. Try these ideas from two Detroit Public Schools teachers.
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Early Education

Picking a Preschool Schedule

Megan Krueger -
When enrolling your child in preschool, should you choose a full-day preschool schedule or a half-day preschool schedule?
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Early Education

Preschool Decision: Guide to Picking the Right Preschool for Your Child

Amy Schams -
Should you pick a cooperative, childcare-based, church-affiliated, Montessori or school district affiliated program? Get a bit of insight.
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Early Education

Letting Children Dress Themselves: Tips and Advice

Lara Krupicka -
As kids get older, they start to assert their independence by what they wear, from mismatched outfits to super hero capes. Which wardrobe wars are worth it?
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Early Education

10 First Day of School Books for Preschoolers

Megan Krueger -
These books about preschool and starting class are perfect for toddlers who will be beginning preschool this fall.
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Early Education

6 Tips for Choosing a Kindergarten

Megan Krueger -
Kindergarten is an important education milestone. Find out how to choose kindergarten classrooms that are the best fit for your children.
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October Festivals in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Grab your sweatshirts, round up the kids and head to these fab October festivals.
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Train Activities for Kids in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kari Zaffarano -
Check out these local train spots in southeast Michigan that your little conductor is sure to love!
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Celebrating an Autism Diagnosis

Pauline Campos -
One local mom shares why she has celebrated her daughter's autism diagnosis and how it has impacted the way she parents.
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How to Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time Habits with an ‘Electronic Fast’

Lori Orlinsky -
A national expert offers tips on how help your kids disconnect from screens.
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