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