type here...

Home Authors Posts by Amanda Rahn

Amanda Rahn

Advice

Simple and Fun Budgeting Activities for High School Students

Amanda Rahn -
Give your teen a head start for financial success — and spark his or her interest, too — with these fun budgeting activities for high school students.
Read more
Guides

Get Cozy: Practicing Hygge With Your Family at Home

Amanda Rahn -
Winter's grip got you good? Embrace the cold and hunker down with your kids and family by practicing hygge — the Danish art of getting cozy.
Read more
Guides

New Attractions Coming to Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor in 2022

Amanda Rahn -
Looking for something new to explore in 2022? Michiganders of all ages will look forward to these upcoming events and new attractions in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor this year.
Read more
Attractions

Shimmy N’ Shine Spa Offers Self-Care for Kids

Amanda Rahn -
The owner of Shimmy N’ Shine says making time for kids’ self-care needs doesn’t have to be boring. Learn more about this local mom and her spa for kids.
Read more
Tweens & Teens

Cutting Off Cuddles: When Kids Don’t Want to Give Hugs Anymore

Amanda Rahn -
When kids don't want to give hugs anymore, it's important to let them take the lead on giving hugs and kisses — or not.
Read more
Guides

Vintage and Classic Toys Kids Might Want as a Holiday Gift

Amanda Rahn -
Not every vintage or classic toy is a hit, but some have stood the test of time for a reason. Here are 13 vintage and classic toys your kid might actually want.
Read more
Guides

Kid-friendly Hotels in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Amanda Rahn -
Kids love hotels — especially when there’s a pool involved. Take a mini weekend stay to break up the monotony of the winter months at one of these metro Detroit hotels.
Read more
Guides

Glenlore Trails Offers Winter Wonderland In Commerce Township

Amanda Rahn -
Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township offers an interactive sensory trail packed with fun for all ages and provides relief for activity-starved families this winter.
Read more
Things to Do

Fun Things to Do in Northern Michigan

Amanda Rahn -
The natural wonders of northern Michigan are within driving distance for families in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Read more
Advice

Preparing Your Baby for Their First Family Gathering

Amanda Rahn -
Navigating family gatherings around the holidays is hard enough without a new baby in tow. Find tips on attending a baby’s first family gathering.
Read more
Guides

Michigan Parents to Follow on TikTok

Amanda Rahn -
As TikTok grows in popularity, more and more parents are using the app to document family life. Here are some of our favorite TikTok parents who live in Michigan
Read more
Guides

Native American-Owned Businesses in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Amanda Rahn -
Supporting Native American-owned businesses is one way to incorporate conversations about Native history and justice. Here are some in our area.
Read more
123...16Page 1 of 16
- Advertisement -

Latest Stories

Sponsored Content

Worried About Substance Use? Here’s How to Seek Help

Claire Charlton -
Brought to you by Oakland Community Health Network
Read more
Guides

Breakfast for Dinner Spots in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Who says you can't have breakfast for dinner? These local restaurants offer pancakes, sausage, hash browns and other first-meal faves any time of day.
Read more
Guides

Family Movies Coming Out in 2022

Metro Parent Editorial -
2022 is welcoming tons of family-friendly flicks. Here are 19 of our favorite kids movies coming out this year.
Read more
Private Schools

Pros and Cons of Single Gender Schools

Megan Krueger -
Considering single-gender education for your son or daughter at a southeast Michigan all-male or all-female school? These insights on the pros and cons of single gender schools may help.
Read more

About us

Metro Parent is southeast Michigan’s trusted parenting hub since 1986. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do with kids and much more.

Follow us

Metro Parent, as a Zoe Communications Group company, is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. Ask how we can add diversity to your supply chain.

© 2021 Zoe Communications Group, 22041 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, MI 48220. All rights reserved | Website by Web Publisher PRO