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.

Michigan 529 Day celebration is a win-win for families

Looking to save for your child's college education? MET offering $50 match and waiving enrollment fee on new contracts opened May 21-June 5

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

Homeschool week at LEGOLAND Discovery Center & SEA LIFE Aquarium

Join in on the fun with educational workshops and admission discounts September 16 to 20.

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

Discover Your Special Power at Legoland's Ninjago Event Days

Families tackle Master Wu’s Mission at the Limited Time Event Open July 20 to September 2

Underwater Superheroes Event at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Test yourself against some of the most powerful sea creatures and discover your superpower

LEGO Day at Jimmy John's Field

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan will take center field for a special LEGO Day at Jimmy John's field

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.

MOD Pizza Celebrates Incredible Kid Day with Pizza Party Giveaway

Fast-casual pizza restaurant to award a free pizza party to 13 local students’ classrooms

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!

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?

Celebrate the Holiday Season at SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND

Holiday cheer will fill Great Lakes Crossing Outlets with special events

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.

Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps Is Recruiting!

Youth Fife and Drum Corps Seeks New Members

Local Novi Boy Finds Himself in Main Character of 'Wonder' Film

6 Year Old Wyatt Geers Finds Himself Identifying with the Main Character of the book turned movie 'Wonder' both boys sharing

Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps' Second Annual Open House

Youth Fife and Drum Corps demonstrations and performance

'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.

Sunday's 'Somewhere in Time' Takes Visitors Way Back

Games, cars, riverboat rides and other activities take guests back to the 1920s in Wayne County Parks, Trenton Parks and Recreation event.

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.

Theater Offers Summer Day Camps for Kids, 6-16

If you’ve got a budding thespian in your family, two-week camps offer professional theater instruction and finish with musical production.

Dirty, Filthy Fun Coming Up in Wayne County

For any kid who ever jumped in a mud puddle – or wanted to, but was stopped by a laundry-conscious parent – this event is for you.

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.

Metro Detroit 'Owns' List of Best Suburbs to Raise Family

Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties figured prominently in the top 25 suburbs for families in Michigan.

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.

In Wayne County, Olympic Flame Burns Early

Children ages 5 and younger will be put to the test in the customized Nursery School Olympics.

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.

Inkster Mom Tries Publicly Shaming Kids Straight

Mom who sends kids to the roadside with signs confessing misdeeds says humiliating them now is better than bailing them out of jail later.

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.