Kari Zaffarano

Kari Zaffarano
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Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Metro Parent's Content Writer. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring metro Detroit with her son.

Latest Stories

Julia Child Exhibit Coming to The Henry Ford

See this interactive exhibit about the cooking teacher, author and TV personality.

Free Reading Websites for Kids

Check out these free sites that will teach your children to read in a fun, unique way.

Kid-Friendly Tours in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Enjoy these fun tours with your family in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

Family Museum Guide: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Read our tips for families when visiting this museum, which features nine acres of innovations and must-see treasures.

Best Food Trucks in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Check out these restaurants on wheels at local spots and festivals in southeastern Michigan.

Fascination Factory Encourages Kids’ Creativity and Curiosity

This female-owned, play-based learning center is now open in Birmingham and is great for both kids and adults.

College Students Don’t Have to Declare a Major Right Away

An Oakland University graduate offers four takeaways for new college students – and explains that you definitely don't have to declare a major right away.

Watch This, Do That: Super Mario Bros. Movie

See this new Nintendo and Illumination animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.

What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Academic skills are only half of what preschoolers should know. Here's a checklist of the other skills that every 3- to 5-year-old should be working on.

Family Museum Guide: The Detroit Institute of Arts

Read our family-friendly tips before visiting this art museum with your kids.

Best Art Classes for Kids in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Sign your little artist up for a class designed to express their creative side.

Indoor Winter Date Night Ideas in Macomb County

Brought to you by The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development & the Macomb Intermediate School District