Back to school readiness fair

Kick-off the new school year with important information about public mental health services and community supports available to you.

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Great Lakes Crossing

Make your holidays merry and bright with festive events at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Month of Halloween Fun at LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE Aquarium

Brick or Treat and Fish or Treat events to include activities and fun for the whole family

Pirate Week at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Celebrate Pirate Week with a mighty discount, themed activities and more from September 14-22

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Meet a Mermaid at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium's Newest Exhibit

Come face to fin with the magical world of mermaids at the limited time event August 15 to September 1

Celebrate Shark Week at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Come face to fin with one of the sea's most efficient predators

Peppa Pig World of Play Indoor Attraction Open in Auburn Hills

Get Ready For Snorts, Giggles And Jumping Up And Down

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Under the Sea Yoga at Sea Life Michigan

Tuesday, February 26 from 9-10 a.m.

Celebrate The LEGO Movie 2 at LEGOLAND®

The Theater Experience Continues With “The LEGO® MOVIE” Days From Feb. 9 to April 21

PEPPA Pig WORLD OF PLAY Joins Lineup at Great Lakes Crossing

Unique Indoor Family Attraction will bring the Popular Children’s TV Show to Life when it opens in 2019

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

A Child is Waiting: Helpful Joslyn Loves Art, Running and Tacos!

Hundreds of Michigan teens are hoping to be adopted by willing forever families.

Local author debuts third children's book that warms hearts

Family-friendly launch event at Ferndale's Honey Space includes book reading and signing, musical entertainment, fall fare and more.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Ferndale Finds Help In Strengthening Families Program

A series of free seminars for parents of kids ages 10-14 comes with dinner, daycare and helpful advice.

Ferndale Student Artists Work Featured In Show

Ferndale sixth and eighth graders honored for art work.

Ferndale Schools To Host Preschool, Kindergarten Open Houses

Parents And Children Invited To Check Out Schools

Jump In! Family Fun Starts with Pumpkin Patches

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards and more beckon to families this weekend.

Typical Michigan Families Can't Afford to Have Kids: Study

Child care costs typical Michigan families more than housing and only slightly less than a full year of college tuition.

Ready, Set, Go at Annual Easter Tradition: Marshmallow Drop

Once again, Oakland County Parks will drop thousands of marshmallows from the sky in an annual Easter season tradition.

Ferndale Parental Leave Policy Rivals Private Sector

Policy in Ferndale competitive with leading private sector companies with 12 weeks paid leave for new mothers, fathers and adoptive parents.

Wild Winter Weekend at Detroit Zoo Saturday and Sunday

Several animals are particularly active during the winter months, and the zoo is offering other activities to boost the fun

'Barney the Farm Dog' Connects Kids to Agriculture

The book, written by Mary Lynn Swiderski and her late husband, Vic, who had MS, supports Michigan Multiple Sclerosis Society.

8 Local Cider Mills Offer a Taste of Fall: Family Bucket List

Visiting a cider mill is a time honored tradition in Michigan. Here are eight that offer family-fun activities.

Grammy Winner Miguel Gives Private Concert for Woman Turning Life Around

Concert in Farmington Hills was part of the Make Room movement raising awareness of 11 million families a paycheck away from homelessness.

See Sharks in Michigan Before Kids Head Back to School

If you’re looking for a fun outing with children before school starts on Sept. 8, take them to see new baby sharks.

Metro Detroit Has Some of the Best Mac-and-Cheese in America: Thrillist

Mac-and-cheese has come a long way since Thomas Jefferson served it at a state dinner in 1802.

11 Things to Check Off the Family Bucket List Before School Starts

Kids head back to school after Labor Day. There’s still time to squeeze in family fun with events, many of them free, around the metro.

No Plans? 5 Awesome Michigan Road Trips

Fudge, Corvettes, blueberries, ice cream and all things Danish are celebrated at weekend festivals.

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

Michigan's Top 22 Breakfast Spots and What to Eat

These aren’t chain restaurant menus. Across Michigan, you’ll find unique AM-eats, some close to home and others road-trip worthy.

Detroit Rallies for Homeless Woman Fighting Cancer

A Detroit charity that turns abandoned houses into livable homes helped woman clear one hurdle, but steep climbs remain for single mom of 3.

Mark Your Calendar: Annual Butterfly County Coming Up

The annual count by the North American Butterfly Association takes pace at Independence Oaks County Park.

Rejected by Mother, Rare Fawn Gets A Second Chance

Kids touring a Michigan working farm can learn several lessons, including one about acceptance.

Summer of the Wild Child at Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo’s Summer Safari camps start June 22. Be sure to sign up early before the camps fill up.

Who Are Michigan's Heroes? Test Your Or (Better) Your Kids' Knowledge

A list on a popular website has all the information you need to make a fun summer enrichment activity out of Michigan history.

Where In Michigan Are You Most Likely to Marry By Age 26?

Harvard economist say data analysis reveals a causal relationship between where you live and important life events.

Michigan Couple With 12 Sons Parents Again, And It's A ...

Jay and Kateri Schwandt love being parents. He was hoping their 13th child would be a girl, she wanted another boy. Whose wish came true?

Top 29 Summer Festivals in Michigan - But What's Missing?

If you’re putting together your family’s summer calendar– and face it, after a long winter, you’ve earned some fun – here’s a good start.

How You and Your Family Can Help Rhinoceros in 'De-Spare'

“Bowling for Rhinos” has raised more than $200,000 in metro Detroit since 1990. You can add to the total at upcoming family-friendly event.

30 Hot Days, 30 Lost Children: Season For Car Deaths Arrives

More commonly than many realize, children are left in hot cars to fend for themselves, and the outcomes are tragic.

A Weekend Outing with the Kiddos Could Cost You Almost Nothing

Admission to more than a half dozen museums and cultural attractions is free to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders.