Tips

	Title	Issue
	Guide to Best Family Restaurants in Southeast Michigan from A to Z Family looking for some food on the fly? Check out 26 tasty kid friendly eateries in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties for guaranteed good grub! Amy Kuras, Julia Elliott and Kim Kovelle	August 2012
	Homegrown Food: A Family Trend in Southeast Michigan From home gardens to farmers markets to organic produce, parents and kids are getting in on fresh, local choices, mindful of healthy eating and the environment. Sharon MacDonell	July 2012
	Healthy Summer Eating for Kids: Tips and Recipe Kids' BMIs can increase during vacation. Here's advice for parents on creating a healthier meal plan – and how to make a quick turkey, spinach and apple wrap. Susan Woods	July 2012
	Southeast Michigan Farmers Market and Community-Supported Agriculture Guide Looking for local fruits and veggies? Metro Parent's 2012 list covers farm fresh produce from farms to CSAs, from Detroit to Ann Arbor and beyond. Metro Parent Editorial	May 2012
	Which Kids Cereals Have the Most Sugar? Froot Loops, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch – a photo gallery of the top 10 sweetest brand name breakfasts that aren't exactly healthy for your children. Kim Kovelle	March 2012
	Gluten Free Alternative Ingredients for Kids and Parents Whether you have celiac or special needs diets in your family or are simply curious, try these seven easy and tasty swaps in your favorite recipes. Danna Korn	February 2012
	Family Meals on a Budget Make delicious and nutritious foods for you and the kids – on the cheap – with this advice from the author of the '7-Day Menu Planner for Dummies' Susan Nicholson, RD/LD	January 2012
	12 Jobs for Kids in the Kitchen Whether you've got a toddler, elementary age kid or teen, children of all ages can pitch in with the family food prep with these doable chores. Ashley Grimaldo	December 2011
	How to Eat Healthy at the Holidays Try this 'prudent pig-out guide' for tips to help parents and kids to enjoy food and drinks at those family parties – without packing on pounds. Sandra Gordon	November 2011
	The 'Dirty Dozen' Fruits and Vegetables Beware picking up this produce: These 12 foods are top offenders when it comes to pesticides! Consider going organic when it comes to this list.	June 2011