Winter break is the perfect time for families to relax and enjoy time together during the holiday season. Whether you’re planning festive gatherings, cozy days at home or winter outings, knowing the break dates can help you plan memorable moments with ease.
Below, you’ll find the winter break dates for Ann Arbor Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, along with a few fun ideas to make this holiday season special for your family.
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Wednesday, 27 November 2024
The Best Holiday Books to Read with Kids This Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re anything like me, you take advantage of the season and try to jam pack the calendar with every. single. one. of the things for the family – holiday lights, ice skating, cookie decorating and more. But I’ve recently come to find out (the hard way) that while staying busy and experiencing the season at its finest can be fun, it’s also exhausting.
Sometimes, the core memories we make with...
These Are The Top 25 Public Middle Schools in Metro Detroit, According to Niche
Choosing the right middle school plays a crucial role in shaping your child’s educational journey and future opportunities. In the Detroit area, some schools stand out for their exceptional academics, welcoming environments and strong ties to the community.
Niche, a widely respected source for school ratings, has compiled a list of the top public middle schools in metro Detroit....
What Higher Ed Scholarships Can Mean to Middle Schoolers
Saad Zai was a hard-working student throughout his years at Achieve Charter Academy (ACA), a charter public K-8 school in Canton. On the day he graduated from eighth grade, Saad received recognition unusual for students his age — a scholarship for higher education. Saad was one of three students to receive a scholarship under a new program launched by the charter school’s...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
How Parent training in ABA Empowers Metro Detroit Parents of Children With Autism
Parent training in ABA therapy offers an essential resource for parents of children with autism, helping them build confidence and deepen their understanding of how to support their child’s growth. Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Healing Haven in metro Detroit, shares how parent training can transform the ABA experience by empowering parents with practical tools and insights.
Snapshot: Benefits of...
Winter Break Dates for Dearborn Public Schools: 2024 Schedule and Activities to Plan
Can you rewrite this introduction to avoid duplicate content? Winter break is the perfect time for families to relax and enjoy time together during the holiday season.
Whether you’re planning festive gatherings, cozy days at home, or winter outings, knowing the break dates can help you plan memorable moments with ease.
Below, you’ll find the winter break dates for Dearborn Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, along with a few fun ideas to...
Monday, 25 November 2024
These Are The Top 10 Places to Buy a House in Macomb County, According to Niche
Buying a home is more than purchasing property—it’s committing to a community and lifestyle. Choosing the right location is one of life’s biggest decisions, and Niche makes it easier with its comprehensive rankings of the best places to buy a home in Macomb County.
These rankings are based on essential factors such as home values, property taxes, crime rates, and the quality...
Best Black Friday Deals: When to Shop, What to Buy and What to Skip
It feels like it’s been Black Friday for weeks already, but the best deals on popular products are likely still to come. The official Black Friday is Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, and some big sales begin this week.
When to shop Black Friday deals
“Mid-month of November is when you start to see prices really start to pick up, and then Black Friday is when everything is going to really get discounted,” says Samantha Gordon, deals...
Saturday, 23 November 2024
5 Ways Michigan Dairy Is Great for Michigan Families
When a little boy pointed at the brown calf at the county fair and said, “That’s where we get chocolate milk!” 16-year-old Jolene Griffin, who was showing the calf, knew she had her work cut out for her.
She went on to earn a degree in agriculture communications at Michigan State University, and loves educating people about dairy farming as the vice president of industry relations...
Friday, 22 November 2024
Free Holiday Activities for Metro Detroit Families
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but I’m not sure if my wallet would echo the sentiment. After all, holiday shopping is far from the only part of the holiday season that comes with a hefty price tag. Between booking tickets to holiday attractions to purchasing ugly sweaters and browsing the aisles for the cutest seasonal decor, I need Christmas to hurry up and...
Autism and Aggression: Expert Tips Every Metro Detroit Parent Should Know
A top challenge for parents of children with autism is what experts call “maladaptive behavior,” aggressions that vary widely in severity from mild, like tantrums or throwing objects, to severe, including self-harm or physical aggression.
Though fairly common in children on the autism spectrum, not every child with autism is aggressive. “It’s not an expectation, but it certainly is not a surprise when we see kids that might have some aggressive behaviors,”...
How Does Generalization Make ABA More Effective in Kids With Autism?
Watching your child with autism learn and grow can be deeply rewarding. It can also be uniquely challenging. One of the biggest challenges is making sure that new skills your child learns in therapy are used naturally beyond the clinic at home, in school and in the community.
This important step is called generalization. Understanding generalization and knowing how to...
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Uncover Unique Roadside Attractions Near Detroit
Looking to hit the road and take the kids on a kooky adventure this year? Or maybe you just want to explore a town’s attractions nearby? You don’t have to venture very far to treat them to an experience they’ll treasure for the rest of their lives.
Michigan’s roads are dotted with all kinds of oddities and hidden treasures that kids will get a kick out of seeing.
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