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12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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.
Advice

Stay-at-Home Mom Salary Should Be Around $162,000, Study Says

Salary.com says a stay-at-home mom salary would be pretty steep if all that work got a dollar value. Here's what a local part-time-work-at-home mom thinks.
Guides

Girls in Boy Scouts: The Changes Happening in Metro Detroit

After 100-plus years of being boys-only, things are changing. Here's how the 2018-19 transition of letting girls in Boy Scouts is going in metro Detroit.
Advice

Lynne Golodner, Metro Detroit Mom and Owner of Your People LLC

Local communications expert Lynne Golodner is tenacious – whether it's running her own PR firm or raising her four kids. Read on to see why she inspires us.
Advice

Opportunity Knocks: Seeking New Year Inspiration From Local Moms

Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks about this month's cover story and offers a little New Year inspiration to help you reach your 2019 goals.
Advice

Danielle North, Mom and Co-Founder of Detroit Women’s Leadership Network

From connecting young professionals with resources to providing playtime and child care at Kidz Kingdom in Detroit, Danielle North inspires us on many levels.
Advice

Tips for Choosing a Day Care for Your Child

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

Rules About When Sick Kids Should Stay Home from School

A pediatrician with Shelby Pediatric Associates & Child Lung Center offers insight to help parents make an informed decision.
Advice

Making the Shift From Stay-at-Home Mom to Working Outside of the Home

Here are the professional consequences of turning down that 'off ramp,' and what you can do to better position yourself for opting for the 'on ramp' later
Advice

Sharing Responsibilities: How to Find a Balance at Home

For some families, the 'go-to mom' and 'less-involved dad' model is outdated. They're striking a balance, so one isn't carrying so much of the load.
Advice

The Ups and Downs of Work at Home Moms

More moms are earning a living right from home, doing work while always being there for their kids. Is being a work-at-home mom the best of both worlds?
Advice

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: Why You Should Participate

Give your kids a taste of the career life during this annual event on April 28. It’s fun for all involved!
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What weekend events for kids and families are happening in metro Detroit Jan. 16-18?

Andreas Mørk-Barrett -
Winter weekends in metro Detroit are full of kid-friendly events that work for a range of ages and interests. From hands-on activities to music,...
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Advice

6 things pediatricians want parents to know about vaccines

Mundeep Kaur Kainth for Northwell Health -
Over the years, vaccines have prevented millions of hospitalizations and childhood deaths. As the number of cases of serious, vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles, starts creeping...
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Attractions

What indoor exhibits should families visit at the Detroit Zoo in winter?

Andreas Mørk-Barrett -
Plan the perfect winter visit to the Detroit Zoo! See active cold-weather animals, explore indoor exhibits and expert tips.
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Advice

Why did ‘6-7’ go viral and what does it say about today’s kids? A therapist explains

Matt Solit, MSW, LMSW for LifeStance Health -
If children have suddenly begun shouting “6-7!” in class, at home, or during playtime, they are part of one of 2025’s biggest viral fads....
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