TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor’s Letter

Departments

WHAT COUNTS
Panda Pregnancy, National Friendship Day and Other August Stats

STUDY SAYS
The Marshmallow Test Notes Delayed Gratification is Improving in Preschoolers

THE PIPELINE

• Outdoor Library Spaces
• WhoaZone at Heron Beach
• Camp Dearborn Zip Line

TWO CENTS
Why I Let My Kids Play With Toy Guns
Why I Won’t Let My Kids Play With Toy Guns

KIDS 101
Why Teething Pain Really Bites for Babies and What to Do

TIPS & TRICKS 
How to Keep Kids Cool, Get Rid of Wasps and More

FUN GUIDE
Calendar August 2018

LET’S GO
Renaissance Festival Fun in Holly, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

FEATURES

Taking a Trip Without the Kids
Why planning solo vacations for parents is valuable – and how to do it.

Binge-Worthy TV Shows for Your Family to Watch Together
Local moms offer their favorite flicks for your family to marathon.

SPONSORED CONTENT

• The Benefits of Nature on Mental Illness
• Nutrition in Young Athletes
• Does Your Child Need a Neurophysical Assessment?
• Common Baby Safety Mistakes Parents Make
• Helping Motivate Kids in Therapy
• Teacher Spotlight: Crystal Jabiro, Orchard Lake Middle School
• Why MET Matters
• What to Know Before That Summer 5K or Mud Run
• Educating Kids With Autism: Collaborating With Your Child’s School