CoverKids Finalists '09
Every year, Metro Parent holds its CoverKids contest to choose 10 kids who will be featured on covers of Metro Parent publications. Here are our finalists.
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Craft Roundup: Party Time Crafts and DIY ProjectsDecoration ideas for upcoming spring and summer celebrations, from graduation parties to kids birthdays and any special family occasion in between. |
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10 Tips for Talking to Your Aging Parents about Future CareFrom timing to topics, it can be a sticky subject. But it's crucial. Here's how to have a dignified, respectful conversation with your mom or dad – while they're healthy. |
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Tips for Hosting a Garage Sale with Your KidsIt's a great way to clear out old stuff. And, with these three ideas, an at-home summer sale can become a fun financial family lesson, too. |
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Better Bedtime Techniques to Get Toddlers to SleepAntsy little kids can be the toughest customers to lull to bed. If you're at your wits' end, try these three tried-and-true tips from southeast Michigan moms. |
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J.Baldwin's Restaurant & To-Go Family Food in Clinton TownshipKids love this fun place that offers DIY menu options including pizzas, sundaes and tasty dough ball treats. There's plenty here for parents, too. |
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Kid-Friendly Carrot RecipesWatch your kids finish off a whole bunch of the tasty vegetables by adding them to salad, rice, pancakes, chips, muffins and a delicious Indian dish. |
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Feminists Protest Barbie Dreamhouse in Berlin, GermanyThe iconic plastic doll has a 27,000-square-foot real-life home temporarily on display in the European city. Little girls are swooning, while feminist groups are fuming. |