Recreation

	Title	Issue
	Best Kids Resale Stores in Southeast Michigan Whatever your budget, children's style or reason for shopping, these shops are the way to go to find the looks you (and the kids) will love for a lot less Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee	August 2012
	How to Build a Fort Indoors with Your Kids The right mix of tables, pillows, blankets and imagination yields surefire DIY fun and bonding for families. Get tips on making one that rules! Kristen J. Gough	July 2012
	Best Water Parks and Attractions in Southeast Michigan These family spots are turbo summer fun for parents and kids in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Metro Parent Editorial	July 2012
	Backyard Olympics: Gymnastics and Swimming Games As the summer games arrive in London, England, hit the lawn or pool in southeast Michigan for a little 'plate skate' and 'water polo relay' fun. Kim Kovelle	July 2012
	Diving 101: Teaching Kids How To Dive into a Pool Is your child ready to tackle the headfirst water-splash this summer? Here are some tips and advice on how parents can help kids learn. Kristen J. Gough	June 2012
	Summer Journaling with Kids Writing is a great way to keep children thinking, learning and exploring over vacation. Here's how parents can sneak it in – without it becoming 'homework!' Kristen J. Gough	June 2012
	Unstructured Free Play Time for Kids is Critical Using their imaginations – not just the Internet – is still crucial for today's children. Here's why, and what parents can do to help foster more of it. Lynne Meredith Golodner	January 2012
	Is American Idiot Fit for Teens? The hit musical from rock group Green Day may be just the ticket for quality time and talking with your teens. Kelly Buren	January 2012
	Steven Spielberg Interview With Metro Parent The famous movie director chats about December 2011 movies 'The Adventures of Tintin' and 'War Horse' – plus balancing work with being a dad. Chris Azzopardi	December 2011
	Audience Etiquette Primer for Kids at the Theater Whether it's Sesame Street Live or a tween music concert, kids love shows. But what if they don't behave? Here's a guide for teaching 'em the ropes. Diana Wing	December 2011