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Which Cereals Have the Most Sugar?

Kim Kovelle -
Froot Loops, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch. These are among the top 10 sweetest brand name breakfasts that aren't exactly healthy for your children.
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What Families Need to Know About the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Lori Orlinsky and Christina Clark -
A new monthly child tax credit for families kicked off on July 15, but what is it and how is it meant to benefit families? We did some digging so you don't have to.
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Teaching Kids Spatial Intelligence

LaTreese Hall -
Spatial intelligence is the ability to visualize a change in the position of things. Here are some tips to help grow your preschooler's spatial thinking.
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How to Help Your Kid Adjust to a New School

Paige Twenter -
Whether your child is going from private to public school, preschool to kindergarten or from one district to another, these tips can help with the transition.
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First, Second, Removed and Other Ways to Define ‘Cousin’

Stacey Winconek -
What's a first cousin, first cousin once removed and what does second cousin mean? Here's a breakdown of your connections and ways to define 'cousin.'
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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.
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Names Parents Give Private Parts When Talking to Kids

Miriam Marini -
The cutesy names parents give private parts when talking to kids are commonplace. After all, it can feel less awkward in the moment. But does it really benefit kids?
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The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World Answers Big Parenting Questions

Lydia Wylie-Kellermann -
Detroit mom, writer and activist talks about a new book that addresses the big concerns today's parents have.
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Why are Kids so Loud?

Lori Orlinsky -
We explore some reasons that your child may get loud and offer some tips to help them turn down the volume.
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Unhealthy Foods That Kids Should Never Eat

Shelby Stewart -
A local expert offers some suggestions of seemingly harmless but totally unhealthy foods that kids should never eat and some options kids should try.
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Adaptive Parenting After the Pandemic

Gary Abud Jr. -
The pandemic was a trauma felt by all. These lessons in adaptive parenting can help you meet your kids where they're at in order to support them moving forward.
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My Mantra: Pick My Battles

Metro Parent Editorial -
Catherine Amano of Sterling Heights talks about the mantra that she raises her kids by and how 'pick your battles' helps keep her going when parenting gets tough.
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Family Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Looking for some family fun? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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Family Fun Things to Do At Home This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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10 Examples of Patriotism That Parents Should Teach Their Kids

Megan Krueger -
What should American children know about our country, and how can parents instill patriotism for kids at their home? Teachers share these 10 examples of patriotism.
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