From candy creature crafts and DIY Halloween to Sandwich Generation and special needs, the Metro Parent October issue is full of tips and advice. Check out the contents here; then, find a newsstand near you.
Brace Yourself!
The good, bad and what you should know about orthodontics
The Magic of Homemade Halloween Costumes
Making one with your kids = memories for a lifetime
Plus: Tips on DIY Halloween costumes for kids, from SweetJuniper.com
Skeletons in Your Closet
Should you tell your kids about your past?
Special Needs
Metro Parent's special needs section for October 2011 spotlights:
The Spread
Candy creatures and PB&J skull sandwiches
Metro Dad
Meet local dad Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation
Metro Parent Memory Wall
What's in your time capsule? Halloween flashback, the Metro Parent Memory Vault and more
Little Ones
Baby grooming basics
Big Kids
Calming kids' fears
Tweens & Teens
Why they lie – and what to do
Dining Out with Dad
Sherwood Brewing Company, Shelby Township