Insights, Advice & Tips

	Title	Issue
	The Only Child As the number of only kids in families grows – especially with the economy sputtering – experts weigh in on this bad rap. Bryan Gottlieb	March 2011
	What's a SAHD? A New Breed of Dad for a New Time In an increasing number of American homes, fathers are staying home to raise the kids while mothers are the sole breadwinner. Sharon MacDonell	March 2011
	Separated by the Recession How are these families coping – and what can parents do if they find themselves in this unenviable position? Sharon MacDonell	March 2011
	Equal Parenting For some families, the 'go-to mom' and 'less-involved dad' model is outdated. They're striking a balance, so one isn't carrying so much of the load. Kristen J. Gough	March 2011
	Library Resources to Help You Save Money Public libraries in southeast Michigan are a great pool of information for the entire family, from kids to teens to parents. Carol Souchock, Adrian Public Library	February 2011
	Long-Term Effects of Favoritism Do you ever play favorites among your kids – or know parents who do? The impact, good and bad, may run deeper than you think. Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann	February 2011
	The Age of Arrogance What's caused kids' over-confidence? What are the consequences? And what can parents do? Lynne Meredith Schreiber	February 2011
	Is Your Kid Arrogant? Take Our Quiz! With good intentions of boosting kids' confidence, parents sometimes miss the mark. See how you're doing! Kim Kovelle and Stacey Mourtos	January 2011
	The Greatest Gifts Parents Can Give Kids Here are things you should give your kids that don't come under a tree – and that keep giving well after the holidays are over. Kristen J. Gough	December 2010
	Friends Who Are Family Sometimes blood isn't thicker than water. These days, friends are moving up the ranks. Metro Parent Editorial	November 2010