The end of the school year always approaches faster than you think.
Utica Community Schools parents can be prepared for the end of the school year by planning ahead. Between child care needs during the summer and finding fun activities for kids, summer break can require some extra work.
Utica Community Schools serve roughly 25,329 students across 38 schools.
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Which Names Reign Supreme? Most Popular Dog Names by Breed
When Lassie Come Home hit theaters in 1943, the loyal collie stole hearts nationwide. But today, “Lassie” doesn’t even crack the top 1,000 dog names, according to New York City dog registration data.
With nearly half of U.S. households owning at least one dog, naming a new pup remains a fun but tricky task. To find the most popular dog names by breed, Best Dog Names analyzed...
Want to Be Debt-Free by Next Year? Start With These 4 Game-Changing Steps
The end-of-year holidays can be a particularly indulgent time, full of looser schedules, crowded dinner plates and, yes, overextended budgets.
Americans were expected to spend $902 on average on holiday expenses in 2024 — a new record — according to the National Retail Federation, which tracks consumer spending. If any of those expenses ended up on your credit cards, you might be wondering how to get your balances under control in the new year.
Valerie...
Metro Detroit Nature Centers for Kids to Enjoy a Breath of Fresh Air
Spending time outdoors is healthy for the body and the mind. Outdoor play increases bodily fitness, promotes environmental-based learning and provides adventure for the whole family.
Want to get outside this season? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled some of the best hiking trails, animal reserves and recreational parks in southeast Michigan where you and your family can...
Monday, 31 March 2025
Sterling Heights Schools Finder: Where Does Your Address Belong?
For Sterling Heights parents, one of the main steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend.
The city of Sterling Heights is a northern suburb of Detroit served by two school districts. Utica Community Schools serves the northern part of the city, while Warren Consolidated Schools serves students in the southern half.
The city is served by two different school districts, so finding which school your child...
What Michigan Parents Should Know About Administration’s Changes to the Department of Education
Recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education, including nearly halving the department’s workforce, have left education advocates and public school leaders scrambling.
The Trump administration made it clear that dissolving the Department of Education and cutting budgets for certain public schools programs was a priority. On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order calling on department leaders to begin dismantling the...
Saturday, 29 March 2025
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...
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...
Friday, 28 March 2025
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...
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...
