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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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How to Save Money for College in Small, Simple WaysSaving $25 (or more) every month to put toward your kid's future tuition rates is very doable. Here are 20 steps to help parents get started. |
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Metro Parent Top Teacher Award Nominations 2013Metro Parent asked southeast Michigan parents which educators have made a difference in their child's life. Check out all of the 2013 nominees! |
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Metro Parent Top Teacher Awards 2013It's our annual tribute to five outstanding educators in metro Detroit. See how they bring Spanish, math, the library, compassion and kindergarten to life. |
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Tips for Hiring a Tutor for Your ChildDoes your student need an extra boost? Here are eight important factors to consider when it's time hire a professional to help your kid excel at school. |
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Special Needs Summer Fun Activity Tips for ParentsWhether a yard, beach, park, mall or tent of blankets, find 10 ways to create memories and meaning, from Oakland County's mental health authority. |
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The Autism Parent's Bucket ListMetro Parent's March list of 101 things every child should do or learn before they grow up didn't cut it for parents of autistic children. Here's an amended list for parents raising a child with autism. |
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Making Southeast Michigan Attractions More Autism FriendlyHow can we make everyday places and people more hospitable? The Autism Alliance of Michigan is teaming with The Henry Ford – and, it hopes, others – to help make this happen for kids. |
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!