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Amanda Rahn

Amanda Rahn
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Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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The Crane Maiden at the PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater

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The beloved tale of The Crane Maiden takes center stage select dates in April 2017 at PuppetART in Detroit with a show that incorporates Japanese costumes, poetry and music.
Oh Mother

California Elementary School Bans Tag

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Gold Ridge Elementary School banned tag and other games with physical contact after kids were playing 'too rough.'
Guides

Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart at the Palace of Auburn Hills

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Watch incredible skaters embody beloved characters from Disney classics like Toy Story and new favorites like Finding Dory and Frozen on March 23-26, 2017.
Guides

Circus 1903 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit

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Watch a performer bend herself into a pretzel, a juggler twirl pins at lightning speed and more at Circus 1903 at the Fisher Theatre March 14-19, 2017.
Camps

Archery Camp for Kids Hits the Mark

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It's a hot summer camp pick, thanks in part to films like 'The Hunger Games' and 'Brave.' Local programs provide a bull's-eye chance to get in on the fun.
Tweens & Teens

Closing the Loophole Battle with Your Tween

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Is your tween using your own logic against you? These so-called loophole battles might be frustrating for parents. But here's why they also might be a good thing.
Guides

Spin a Bit of Yarn: Knitting Fun for Kids

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A bit of crafting fun for artsy kids at the Ann Arbor District Library.
Baby Care

How to Bond with Your Baby: Advice for Dads

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Bonding may come easier for mothers – but never fear, fathers! Here are some tips for daddy-baby bonding.
Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy Meditation: Benefits for Moms-to-Be

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Practicing meditation while pregnant might alleviate stress, reduce blood pressure and – best of all – make the delivery less painful.
Indoors

Watch Annie at the Fox Theatre This Winter

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The Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical stops by Detroit for two days only, Feb. 17-18, 2017. Catch it live with the family!
Oh Mother

STEM Barbie: A Sorry Stab at Getting Girls Interested in Science

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The Barbie Stem Kit comes with buildable projects like a washing machine, jewelry holder and spinning closet rack. Is that all female scientists can build?
Indoors

Drum Me a Story by Wild Swan Theater

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Three West African folktales full of dancing, drumming and singing will captivate your kids at the Towsley Auditorium on Feb. 9-11, 2017.
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