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Teaching Your Daughter How to Use a Tampon

Shelby Stewart -
A local doctor weighs in with tips and information for parents.
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At Home

Must-See Movies and Shows to Stream with Teens and Tweens

Maddie Wein -
Looking for something new to watch with your older kids? Here’s a novelty list of the best movies to accompany any movie night for teens and tweens.
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Tweens & Teens

What You Should Know About Voice Breaking in Boys

Meagan Lutey -
It's one of the embarrassing signs of puberty in boys. So, why exactly does voice breaking in boys happen? And how can parents help their teen cope?
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Tweens & Teens

12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Miriam Marini -
Get your high school student involved in the community with one of these volunteer opportunities for teens in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.
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Tweens & Teens

Teen Privacy: The Closed-Door Policy

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

The Teen Scene: 10 Places in Southeast Michigan Where Teens Want to Hang Out

Maddie Wein -
Tired of watching your kids waste time on their tech? Get them out of the house and let them hang with their friends at one of these local fun spots.
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Advice

Simple and Fun Budgeting Activities for High School Students

Amanda Rahn -
Give your teen a head start for financial success — and spark his or her interest, too — with these fun budgeting activities for high school students.
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Tweens & Teens

New Year’s Resolutions for Teens

Heidi Smith Luedtke -
These improvement goals can be positive growth opportunities. Here's how parents can help with New Year's resolutions for teens in four areas: weight, money, grades and friends.
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Tweens & Teens

Cutting Off Cuddles: When Kids Don’t Want to Give Hugs Anymore

Amanda Rahn -
When kids don't want to give hugs anymore, it's important to let them take the lead on giving hugs and kisses — or not.
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Tweens & Teens

How to Deal with Self-Absorbed Teens

Emily Morman -
Does your kid think the world revolves around them? Here's what's going on with self-absorbed teens — and what parents can do to address it effectively.
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Tweens & Teens

12 Categories of High School Cliques, Identified

Christina Clark -
A lot's changed since you ran with your friend crew. Research now finds 12 distinct high school cliques. Learn about them and where they rank in the hierarchy.
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Tweens & Teens

Teenagers and Piercings: What You Should Know

Christina Clark -
When done correctly, body and facial piercings can enhance one's sense of self, but is it safe and what should parents know if their teen wants one? A local artist weighs in.
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Attractions

Visiting Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park in 2022

Chantel Wright and Christina Clark -
Michigan's Adventure opens May 27, 2022. Learn more about the park's attractions, ticket prices and everything you need to make the most of your trip.
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Tweens & Teens

Teaching Your Daughter How to Use a Tampon

Shelby Stewart -
A local doctor weighs in with tips and information for parents.
Read more
Guides

Take Flight! New Food Flights Taking Off in Metro Detroit

Maddie Wein -
Find some of the best food and drink flights offered at various eateries in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
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Camps

Summer Camps for Kids in Macomb County

Metro Parent Editorial -
Looking for a summer camp in or near Macomb County? We've got you covered with some of the coolest camps in the area, courtesy of Make Macomb Your Home.
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