Insights, Advice & Tips

	Title	Issue
	How Families Can Invest in Happiness Vs. Stuff Experiences matter more than material things. Here's why – and how moms and dads can bank more moments that are rich rewards for you and your kids. Kristen J. Gough	January 2013
	Fast Hair for Mom: The Five-Minute 'Do Kimberly Miner, a senior stylist at Texture 7 Salon & Spa in Brighton, Mich. and mom of one, shares her how-to for a quick and easy 'Sock Bun' style. Wensdy Von Buskirk	January 2013
	Busy Mom Beauty Tips on Fashion, Makeup and Fitness Get advice from southeast Michigan moms Shannon Lazovski (Mrs. Metro Detroit), Riese Lauriat (pro makeup artist) and Tammy Ristau (personal trainer). Wensdy Von Buskirk	January 2013
	Adopting a Rescue or Shelter Pet for Your Family Consider giving a gift that gives back – and provides a home to an abandoned cat, dog or other animal. But be sure your family is ready first. Lynne Meredith Golodner	December 2012
	What To Do When Your Kid Prefers the Other Parent Chopped liver. Second fiddle. Spare tire. That's how many moms and dads feel when it comes to their children's affection. Why does it happen? Is it OK? And what can you do? Wensdy Von Buskirk	December 2012
	Parenting Your Adult Children Get guidance on getting along with your kids after they're grown up – from staying connected, offering advice and dealing with in-laws. Emily Morman	November 2012
	Breaking from Family Holiday Traditions Making a change? Whatever your reasons, it's tough – and can cause or hurt feelings or even feuds. Here's how to do right by your kids while keeping peace. Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann	November 2012
	Money and Marriage Navigating Different Financial Styles Are you and your spouse financially incompatible? Dollar drama doesn't have to cause family strife. Here's advice and tips on how to balance things out. Kristen J. Gough	November 2012
	5 Things to Avoid Saying to Adoptive Parents Questions about infertility and 'real parents' are definite no-nos, says this mom of an adopted daughter. Get her two cents on not what to say. Rachael Moshman / RachaelMoshman.com	November 2012
	Adopting Older Children in Southeast Michigan From application to acclimation, it's a complex process. But these local parents are committed to giving kids a chance at security and hope – and a loving home. Amy Kuras	November 2012