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How to Make Your Own FlubberYou've seen the movie. Now, find out how easy it is for kids to create this silicon polymer out of borax, water and white glue with this family project. |
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Teaching Kids How to Sew ButtonsIt's the basic, most necessary type of mending. Don't know how? Don't worry, parents. Our handy guide shows you the ropes – rather, threads! |
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Haverhill Farms Has Horse Fun for Southeast Michigan KidsThis equestrian center in White Lake, Mich. covers it all, from basic riding, dressage and jumping classes to parties, camps and Scout programs. |
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Five Ways to Use Family-Fun Activities to Teach KidsPut a smarter spin on summer fun this year with a backyard BBQ cookout, road trip, stargazing, garage sales and a nature hike. |
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Kids Summer Birthday Party Theme IdeasCelebrate the big day with five cool concepts, including a backwards bash, superhero shebang or a Mexican fiesta, luau or food/cooking blowout. |
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10 Classic Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids that Stand the Test of TimeTrump the latest trends with these cool presents that are great choices for young boys and girls – from Silly Putty and Slinky to Barbie and LEGOs. |
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Washington, D.C. for a Great Family Vacation and All-American FunTeeming with history, our nation's capitol has sites and surprises kids will love, from the National Mall and museums to a zoo, planetarium and 'wax' White House |
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St. Patrick's Day Parade and Family Fun in ChicagoThe annual Irish event in the Windy City lures lots of Michigan kids and parents with floats, performers and bonny fun – not to mention an emerald green river. |
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Camp Friendships are Unique Experiences for KidsConnections forged at summer camp can be some of the best relationships children have, giving more insight into themselves – and the bigger world. |
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Career Focused Camps Give Southeast Michigan Teens an EdgeMany colleges are offering summer fare for high schoolers. They experience campus life and explore ambitions – or, just as importantly, discover what they might not want to be when they grow up. |
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Fourth of July Fireworks and Events in Southeast MichiganCheck out fireworks, parades and more! Celebrate Independence Day at these spectacular 2013 festivals in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. |
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June Fairs & Festivals in Southeast MichiganSummer is heating up in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties! Find big family fun in metro Detroit and beyond in June 2013. |
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Father's Day Month Events in Southeast MichiganCelebrate dad and with fun, family-friendly 2013 activities in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties, from metro Detroit to Ann Arbor. |
Head behind-the-scenes for some fun extra photos of Madison, 12, of Macomb Township. She's this year's CoverKids grand prize winner!
Head behind-the-scenes for some fun extra photos of Hannah, 5, of St. Clair Shores, our very 'classic' looking southeast Michigan CoverKid for May.
Check out the money-inspired cover outtakes from the April issue of Metro Parent, featuring southeast Michigan CoverKid Ava of Fraser.
Browse this month's cover outtakes, featuring local CoverKid Saahil – and his imaginary friend!
Find tons of education and school help for southeast Michigan families – and much more – in this issue. Plus, meet our CoverKid: Preston of Oakland County!
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