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It's the hottest ticket in town for Fourth of July – and your family could have VIP seats. Enter to win! ow.ly/bhbuq about 15 hours ago via HootSuite
Check out the adorable outtakes of our June cover shoot. Super cute kid! ow.ly/bhbfJ about 16 hours ago via HootSuite
Watermelon soap and flip-flop pinatas. Could summer party favors be any cooler? ow.ly/bhb2z about 19 hours ago via HootSuite
A Macomb Township mom pens an homage to crafty kids. Read all about it in our Make It blog. ow.ly/bhaEt about 22 hours ago via HootSuite
Festivals are cropping up across southeast Michigan. Here's how you can ensure the rides are safe for you and your kids!... 6:00 PM May 30th via HootSuite
Father's Day is June 17 this year. Here's a slew of upcoming local Dad Day events he's sure to love! ow.ly/beic5 4:25 PM May 30th via HootSuite
Looking for some high-speed fun this weekend? Get revved up for the Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix in Detroit June 1-3 ow.ly/bfnNt 1:15 PM May 30th via HootSuite
Check out what Michael Stafford has to say about his job at the Cranbrook Institute of Science and parenting seven kids!... 9:05 AM May 30th via HootSuite
A Rochester Hills store keeps mamas lookin' hot! See what Hot Mama Store has for moms keeping up with the latest trends ow.ly/behJH 8:10 AM May 30th via HootSuite
Share your stellar summer memories with us in our My Summer Story contest for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. ow.ly/beaqR 7:50 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Have you rode any of these awesome local bike trails? You should! ow.ly/bcNGt 5:25 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Check out our tips to make your own temporary tattoos for kids. Fun! ow.ly/bcNsb 1:30 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Concussions in young athletes are on the rise. This bill aims to change that. Read all about it. ow.ly/bcNRV 11:20 AM May 29th via HootSuite
Don't you wish you were off at a picnic today instead of back to the grind? ow.ly/bcO1Z 8:45 AM May 29th via HootSuite
With a mom like this poor kid you don't need to hang out with the "wrong crowd" o be led astray. ow.ly/bcNeY 6:15 AM May 29th via HootSuite
Last few hours to enter three of our contests: passes to The Henry Ford, Dad and Me photo contest AND a portable DVD player set.... 8:01 PM May 28th via HootSuite
We hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all our troops – past and present. twitter.com/MetroParent/st… 5:58 PM May 28th via web
Are you making summer memories this weekend? Share your story for a chance to win a Kindle Fire and/or a weekly gas gift card.... 5:43 PM May 27th via HootSuite
Staying home for Memorial Day? Have the kids do one of these DIY dazzlers. ow.ly/b88V4 10:58 AM May 24th via HootSuite

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