ON THE COVER
Meet Sophia, Metro Parent March 2015 CoverKid

Parent Pipeline

OPENING
Brain Benefits of Music Lessons

MISHMASH
St. Patrick’s Parade Fun for Families, The Great Escape Room in Royal Oak, Bowler Aleta Sill Discusses the Sport

‘IT’ PAGES
Eat It: Granola from Ann Arbor’s Zingerman’s Deli, Make It: Organizing Tray for Legos and More, Read It: Librarians Shares Some Sweet Kids’ Books from 2014

KIDS DECONSTRUCTED
Help Kids Adjust to ‘Springing Forward’, Being Proactive About Social Media

Out & About

CALENDAR
March 2015 family events in southeast Michigan

GETAWAY
Laguna Beach in California for Fun in the Sun

FEATURES

To Be or Not to Be in Drama Camp
What to look for, what to expect and what’s a good fit for your kid

Raising a Highly Sensitive Child
Their emotions run high, but so does their potential if you know how to handle them

The Sad State of Child Care
In the first installment of a three-part series, we look at how the U.S. stacks up against other nations when it comes to child care

SPONSORED CONTENT

• Is Your Child Gifted?
• The Benefits of Attending School Open Houses
• About The Roeper School
• The Michigan Science Center – It’s For Adults, Too!
• Summer Fun and Learning at the Michigan Science Center
• Live from the Michigan Science Center!
• Your Go-To Playset and Swingset Buying Guide
• Playing for Charity
• About Kids Gotta Play
• Is Your Child Suffering From Kidney Issues?
• Bed-wetting Tips and Treatment
• Inside Children’s Hospital of Michigan: Nephrology and Urology
• Save More Money for College and Give Less to Uncle Sam