TABLE OF CONTENTS
Meet Alyssa, Metro Parent February 2015 CoverKid
PARENT PIPELINE
OPENING
Sensitive Parenting
MISHMASH
Black History Month Events, Bright Side Dental’s Tooth Fairy Talks Teeth, Fairy Tale Books and Tea from Crazy Wisdom, Craft Exhibit in Plymouth
‘IT’ PAGES
Peppermint-Chocolate-Vanilla Sandwich, Metallic Robot Valentine Mailbox
KIDS DECONSTRUCTED
Addressing Sexting with Teens, Raising Kids Who Volunteer
Out & About
CALENDAR
February family events in Southeast Michigan
GETAWAY
Chill out in Charleston, South Carolina
EDUCATION
A Teacher at Heart, College Mock Interviews, Baking and Making, Coping with Test Anxiety, Electives 101, 10 Tips to Address Diversity
FEATURES
Talking with Kids About Race
Why it’s so critical and how to have the conversation with your children
The Parent-Teacher Bond
Boost the communication with your child’s teacher using these four tips
The Toned-Down Classroom
Too-colored kindergarten classrooms may do more harm than good