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August 2012

Metro Parent Magazine
Table of Contents

FEATURES

A to Z Guide to Family Dining in Southeast Michigan

• Feature: Our A to Z guide to awesome eats – from taco trucks to foodie faves
• On the go: Learn more about taco trucks, like Taco Mama, in metro Detroit
• In the D: Our favorite restaurants for families in Detroit
• Pubs for cubs: Southeast Michigan bars that are suitable for kids
• Burger love: Where are the best slider hamburgers in town? Find out!

Coolest Caves in the Midwest

• Feature: 10 sweet caves fit for a family adventure
• Hoof it: Closer to home, check out trek-worthy local hiking trails

Teens and Drugs: K2 is Banned, but What's Next?

• Feature: What trendy teen fix is next – and what can parents do?
• Guide: Learn more about some of the most popular drugs among teens

Back-to-School Mindset for Kids

• Feature: Tips to get your kids keen on heading back to class
• Food: Send kids packing – with these awesome lunch alternatives
• Stuff: Sweet back to school gear in our Gimme, Gimme! blog

PARENT PIPELINE

Bits & Briefs
The Detroit Institute of Arts millage is up for vote on Aug. 7, CHM's new Specialty Center, Lighthouse of Oakland County celebrates its 40th and more

Make It-Craft
Cute critter bags – which look like bees, ladybugs and giraffes – make the perfect back-to-school buddies

Metro Mom
Meet BollyFit founder and local Ann Arbor mom Anuja Rajendra

DEPARTMENTS

Little Ones
Hitting and biting

Big Kids
Experiencing embarrassment

Tweens & Teens
Teen rage syndrome

OUT & ABOUT

Calendar of events

Let's Go
Elvis rules August in the "Music City" of Nashville, Tenn.

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