ON THE COVER
Meet Kate and Eleanor, Metro Parent April 2015 CoverKids

Parent Pipeline

OPENING
Are Kids Better Without Religion?

MISHMASH
Spring stuff from The Rocket in Ferndale, Q&A with Rosco the Clown, Zollipops Healthy Suckers, Marshmallow Drops Details, Local Kids Books

‘IT’ PAGES
Eat It: Gluten-Free Mac ‘n’ Cheese from the Zoo, Make It: Tabletop Toy Car Canvas Play Mat

KIDS DECONSTRUCTED
Kicking the Booger-Eating Habit, Helping Teens Curb Distracted Driving

Out & About

GETAWAY
Sun-soaked Trip to Phoenix, Arizona

FEATURES

The Art of Conversation
Conversational skills are more important that ever. Here are some ways to help your kid get talking.

Child Care Choice
Part two of our child care series digs into how to pick one that’s right for your family and child.

SPECIAL NEEDS SECTION

SNIPPETS
All Star Camp in Madison Heights, Plymouth Mom’s Autism Compass Consulting Mission, Modified Music-ation Program, Scoliosis Activity Suit

SPECIAL NEEDS FEATURES

Autism: Help and Hope
Read a Milford mom’s moving story about helping her son with autism while raising her neurotypical child

ADHD Today
From stigma to treatment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has come a long

Therapy Options for Special Needs Kids
Nine types of treatment for special needs kids that are gaining traction and results

SPONSORED CONTENT

• Preparing Your Yard for a Playset
• What’s The Best Material for a Playset?
• 10 Reasons To Join a Fitness Club
• Cool New Kids Camps at Franklin Athletic Club
• Famously Franklin: Olympics-Level Swim Lessons
• Should Your Family Be Organ Donors?
• Saving Lives with Transplants
• Parenting Your Child with Special Needs
• Healthy Milestones at Every Stage
• Six Reasons to Attend a Baby Fair
• Birth Centers Beyond Compare
• Is Your Child or Teen Ready for Contact Lenses?
• Eye Care Especially for Kids