Featured Articles

	Title	Issue
	Is it Time for Daycare? Taking your kids to a daycare facility is a tough choice for many parents. Here's how moms and dads can cope with the transition. Charmaigne Washington	March 2011
	20 Fun Spring Activities in Southeast Michigan Sick of being cooped up this winter? Jumpstart warm weather with these creative boredom busting ideas. Kristen J. Gough	March 2011
	Dave Haze: Hardcore Dad This unconventional metro Detroit father slings ink as a tattoo artist, screams for a local band – and seriously loves his two sons. Kim Kovelle	March 2011
	Shoplifting and Teens For all the ethics lessons parents try to pass on, even seemingly 'good' kids steal. Does yours – and, if it happens, what can you do? Samantha Morton	March 2011
	Metro Parent Wins 16 Awards in 2011! Southeast Michigan magazine and MetroParent.com website earn praise for design and editorial excellence from Parenting Publications of America.	March 2011
	10 Reasons to Send Your Child to Camp Parents and camp leaders let parents know why camp is worth the money. Diana Christensen	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	Equal Parenting For some families, the 'go-to mom' and 'less-involved dad' model is outdated.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
	Credit and Kids Here's what children should know about plastic purchases (hint: learning to manage money young has a big impact when they grow up!) Brette Sember	February 2011
	Helping Special Needs Kids Make Friends It's not always easy to form crucial bonds with peers. But parents can help foster connections to help their children learn, grow and have fun. Rebecca Thomas	February 2011
	Curb Your Kids' Whining Fighting fire with fire? Here are 11 more effective ways parents can help their young children get whining under control. Denise Morrison Yearian	February 2011