Editor’s Letter

Departments

WHAT COUNTS
Big Events in 2020, Bubble Wrap, Thesaurus Fun and More

STUDY SAYS
Bored Teenager? It’s on the Rise, and Worse in Girls

THE PIPELINE

• • Get Cozy: Practicing Hygge With Your Family at Home
  • High School Buddies Open Taste of Tea Stores in Metro Detroit
  • Dinoland Play Center for Kids in Dearborn Heights
  • Madison Miles and Friends Books Feature Black Girls
  • L-Bows by L.A.M. & Beyond in West Bloomfield Protect Kids from Allergens in a Stylish Way

MY OBSESSION 
Melissa & Doug Daily Calendar and More Local Obsessions

CRUMBS
Beet Hummus Collard Wraps Vegan Recipe

KIDS 101
Puberty Out of Sync: What to Do If Your Kid is Behind or Ahead

FUN GUIDE
Calendar January 2020

PARENTING DILEMMA 
What to Do When Parents Do Their Kids’ Science Projects

Features

The Happier Divorce: Parents Are Embracing Conscious Uncoupling
Modern divorces seem to be less messy than divorces of the past. Find out why and get tips on how to make your “uncoupling” a bit smoother. 

The Joy of Journaling for Families
Take a look into the benefits this old-school practice can have for kids and families in 2020. 

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