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Incredible Metro Detroit Montessori Schools That Help Kids Thrive

3 days ago | metroparent.com | Amanda Rahn

Searching for top Montessori schools in metro Detroit? Montessori education nurtures the whole child—fostering independence, confidence, and curiosity from an early age. This student-centered approach supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth, helping children build a strong foundation for future success.
What Parents Should Know About Autism Feeding Therapy

1 week ago | metroparent.com | Claire Charlton

If your child with autism eats only a handful of foods — or avoids meals altogether — you’re not alone. Feeding struggles are one of the most common concerns for families, and they’re often rooted in sensory sensitivities, anxiety or past experiences like gagging or choking. For many families, autism feeding therapy offers a structured, compassionate way to make mealtimes less stressful — and more successful.
Find Balance With a Free Mental Health App

1 week ago | metroparent.com | Claire Charlton

Finding ways to take care of your mental health can be tough. Between work, family responsibilities and everything else on the calendar, it’s easy to push emotional wellness to the bottom of the list. When you feel like you’re coming unglued — or even just stretched thinner than you’d like — the Teladoc mental health app can help you check in, find ideas for managing stress and take small steps toward feeling more grounded. And it’s available for free through Oakland Community Health Network.
8 Practical Tools to Simplify Family Life for Kids With Autism

1 week ago | metroparent.com | Claire Charlton

Daily life with a child with autism can include tricky transitions, restless nights, even overwhelming schedules. Finding daily routines and practical parenting tips that truly work can feel like a lifeline.
The LegaSea Aquarium Is Making Waves in Downtown Utica

1 week ago | metroparent.com | Kari Zaffarano

The longtime anticipated interactive indoor aquarium, LegaSea is finally open in downtown Utica!LegaSea opened to its members on Monday, April 14, 2025 and then to the public on Monday, April 21, 2025. Since it’s in its “soft opening” phase, some experiences may not be available yet. Keep checking the LegaSea website and Facebook page for more experience updates.
Best Montessori Schools in Detroit Area

2 weeks ago | metroparent.com | Amanda Rahn

A Montessori education can set the foundation for your student’s later success. The Montessori education method prioritizes a children’s physical, emotional and social development as well as their intellectual growth. Montessori teachers might teach the same basic skills and subject areas, but every lesson takes an integrated approach. Niche, a trusted platform for school rankings, has analyzed and graded the best Montessori schools in the Detroit area.
Benefits of Charter Schools in Michigan

2 weeks ago | metroparent.com | Claire Charlton

Choosing the right school is a big decision. Whether you’re exploring options for your preschooler or considering a switch for your older student, the facts matter — especially when they point to real, measurable gains. Charter schools in Michigan — especially in metro Detroit — are making a difference in student success. From learning gains to tuition-free access and strong outcomes for students overcoming barriers, the numbers tell a powerful story. And these gains aren’t just recent.
At The Dearborn Academy, the Day Keeps Going After 3

2 weeks ago | metroparent.com | Claire Charlton

Once the final bell rings, students at The Dearborn Academy are still busy, diving into art projects, robotics labs, language groups and more. At this K–8 charter public school in Dearborn, after-school hours are used to extend the school day in meaningful ways. Through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant — and with support from school staff and community partners — students are invited to spend their afternoons learning, connecting and growing.
How Macomb County Educators Are Boosting School Attendance

3 weeks ago | metroparent.com | Kari Zaffarano

There are many different reasons why a child is absent from school. The child could be sick, have a family emergency or have another obstacle that makes it difficult to get to school that day. The Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) understands that getting to school is not always easy and is doing its part to help families combat excessive absences.
Michigan Schools Face Major COVID Funding Cuts

3 weeks ago | metroparent.com | Amanda Rahn

Another big change from the Department of Education late last month has sent some Michigan school districts reeling. Schools across Michigan are poised to lose roughly $42 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to improve safety, health, and air quality in 27 Michigan school districts, says MDE in a press release. The change comes after the Department of Education took back its agreement to allow schools to finish spending the COVID-19 pandemic money they were originally given.