Editor’s Letter

Departments

WHAT COUNTS
Black Cat Adoption, Pumpkin Pounds, Pac-Man Scores and More

STUDY SAYS
Parent Loans for College Students Are Growing, Study Says

THE PIPELINE

• • Dakoda the Therapy Dog Helps Walled Lake High Schoolers
  • Dream Scene Parties in Troy Has Dazzling Themes for Kids
  • Michigan Haunts Book Sheds Light on Creepy Fun History

KIDS 101  
Why Kids Love Fake Food, and Why It’s Good for Them

SNIPPETS 

• • Retro Bowlero Lanes & Lounge is an Autism Certified Center
  • Sensory-Friendly Play POND Makes Theater Accessible for Kids
  • Childhood Leukemia Survivor Shannon Spicer Now Works at Hospital That Treated Her

MY WORDS 
Mom Taylor Johnson’s Story of Down Syndrome Adoption

FUN GUIDE
Calendar October 2019

LET’S GO
3 Leaf Peeping Season Highlights in Michigan and Beyond

Features

Howlin’ Halloween Trends and Family Events in Metro Detroit
Looking for the top macabre trends and spooky events this Halloween? We’ve rounded up all the tricks and treats in style in 2019. 

Life After Pregnancy Loss: Moms Talk About Miscarriages
Two local moms open up about their miscarriages and offer advice to others who have had a similar loss. 

DIY Sensory Toolbox Ideas to Help Kids Self-Soothe
A local early education teacher’s sensory toolbox concept helps little ones with special needs navigate big emotions.

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