5 Must-See Spring Museum Exhibits That Will Wow Your Metro Detroit Kids

Metro Detroit is packed with museums that bring science, history, art and math to life for kids of all ages. Whether your child dreams of launching rockets, uncovering dinosaur fossils, experimenting with math or creating art, there’s an exhibit waiting for them! This spring, five incredible exhibits are making space at local museums—each offering hands-on activities, larger-than-life...

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Learn How the ‘Library of Things’ at Your Family’s Local Library Can Open Doors for Your Kids

Now more than ever, you never know what you’ll find at your local library. For Megan Novak, the librarian who runs Royal Oak Public Library’s “Library of Things,” a story stands out — about a little girl and a robotic cat named Butterscotch. “One of the first people to check it out was a family. Their daughter got really sick and was in the hospital,” Novak shares. “The whole...

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Ring in Spring With These 15 Top Metro Detroit Library Events for Kids and Families in April 2025

Why is April the perfect time to head out to a local library with your kiddos? Well, for starters, National Library Week is April 6-12 — and National Librarian Day is April 16! To celebrate, metro Detroit libraries offer a big array of kid-friendly events this spring. Our team explored 119 branches throughout Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties to boil down this...

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What Parents Should Know About the Best Skincare for Teens and Tweens

It’s hard not to notice that kids’ skincare is trending. Scroll TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll find young influencers modeling multi-step routines packed with serums, scrubs and masks, often geared at teens and even tweens as young as 8 or 9. That kind of messaging can make it hard for kids — and their parents — to know what’s necessary. “It’s still important to establish...

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a Summer Arts School in the Woods for Michigan Kids

Nestled in the woods near Manistee National Forest, Michigan, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers more than just arts education. Kids in grades 5-12 — most from Michigan — hone their craft in music, art, theater, dance, and creative writing while also soaking up classic summer fun. “Blue Lake is, by its very nature, a traditional American summer camp with a focus on quality...

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Your Kid Will Flip for These Amazing Gymnastics Classes in Metro Detroit

Have a little one whose favorite activities seem to be jumping off walls and climbing all over the couch? If you’re ready to swap the household furniture for kid-sized trampolines, balance beams and soft obstacles, then it’s time to get your little ball of energy signed up for a gymnastics class.  Gymnastics is all about confident, intentional movement. These classes are fun and games for kids (literally), but they can also help your child work...

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Your Son Misbehaves, But Does He Have Conduct Disorder?

Most parents have moments of worry about their child’s behavior. It’s normal for kids to break the rules sometimes. They might lie about homework, argue about chores or push boundaries with siblings and friends. But when does misbehavior indicate something more serious, like conduct disorder? Not often. Conduct disorder is fairly rare, with only about 3% of children receiving...

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