TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor’s Letter

Departments

WHAT COUNTS
Fave Teen Tunes, Women With a Bachelor’s, Peeps Facts, Dr. Seuss’ Word Challenge, Huge Rubber Band Ball

STUDY SAYS
Why Kids Can Become Spendthrifts or Tightwads By Age 5

THE PIPELINE

• Mom Prom’s Local Roots
• Sum Girls Boutique in Berkley
• Tips to Battle ‘Leftover Mentality’
• Detroit Teen Nya Simoné’s Mission

CRUMBS
Ramen Noodle Pizza Recipe for National Noodle Month

MY WORDS
The Unexpected Hiccups of Being a Non-Drinking Parent

METRO MOM
Katie Cook of Brighton is the Queen of Cute Cartoons

KIDS 101
Helping Young Kids Process Their Bad Dreams

FUN GUIDE
Calendar March 2018

LET’S GO
Spring Break Destinations, Near and Far, That Make a Splash”

FEATURES

Embracing Negative Emotions
Letting kids feel those feelings is essential – even if it’s uncomfortable.

Happy Family Campers
Why more parents are going to summer camp with their children.

SPONSORED CONTENT

• The Mental Health Gender Gap
• How to Prevent Concussions in Kids
• Is Wet Food or Dry Food Better for Cats?
• Breakfast Matters
• Can Asthma and Allergies Be Prevented?
• How Parents Can Be Partners in Speech Therapy
• Why Kids Need Makerspaces and Innovation at School