Featured Articles

	Title	Issue
	Are Crossovers Replacing Minivans for Moms? It's the war of the wheels as the 'soccer mom' van stigma goes grill-to-grill with SUV-meets-station-wagon sexy. Either one will get the job done, but which do you prefer? AnnMarie Ottoy	February 2013
	Outstanding Organic After-School Snacks for Kids Every mom knows 'I'm hungry!' is the first thing out of a kid's mouth when they get home. Feel good about what goes in their bellies with these healthy snacks. AnnMarie Ottoy	February 2013
	Craft Roundup: More Valentine's Day Projects for Families Feel the love! Here are four DIY tutorials that caught our eye here at Make It. Decorate with lots of hearts – or make cool cardboard goodies to surprise the kids. Lish Dorset	February 2013
	Revised Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2013 The newly updated U.S. resource has a different format and added recommendations. But what's this mean for parents and kids? A southeast Michigan pediatrician helps explain. Donna Musolli	February 2013
	Nurturing Compassion in Kids: What Parents Can Do Wondering how you can cultivate a caring, content nature in your children? These six steps, filled with helpful tips and insight, show you how. Michele Ranard	February 2013
	7-Year-Old Boy from New York Handcuffed in Police Station At first, this kid was a victim. Less than 24 hours later, the public cried bully. In an era of rapid-fire reporting and social media, it's a sobering reminder to get the whole story before passing judgment. AnnMarie Ottoy	February 2013
	Super Bowl Party Food Recipes for the Entire Family Planning a big football bash this weekend? These delicious snacks will help you feed all the fans at your place as they watch the big game (or just the commercials!). Kristen J. Gough	February 2013
	Michigan Gifted Education Policies are Subpar, Advocates Say State funding and fuzzy definitions are among challenges for academically bright kids in southeast Michigan and beyond – and helping them is crucial. Kristen J. Gough	February 2013
	Valentine's Day Heart Themed Outfits, Decor and Kids Toys from Southeast Michigan Stores This February, give your little loves one of these delightful products we picked up around Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Judith Harris Solomon	February 2013
	Lake Orion Bus Driver Dawn Lemaster Named Best Bus Driver in the Country Nominated by a fourth-grade student (and big fan!), this creative southeast Michigan woman earned top props for 2012 in Thomas Built Buses' contest. Kim Kovelle	February 2013