Editor’s Letter

Departments

WHAT COUNTS
Apple Trees, Teen Driving, Play-Doh Facts, the Cost of Sleep, Oktoberfest Deets

STUDY SAYS
Could You Be Setting Up Your Baby to Be an Emotional Eater?

THE PIPELINE
Bon Bon Bon in Detroit, Detroit Cookie Co. in Ferndale, Starting a Game Club at School, PLAYlive Nation, Manchester Sisters Win Top Volunteer Honors, Kid-Friendly ‘Uber’ Helps Families With School Year Transportation

KIDS 101
Why Preschoolers Get More Intensely Hungry, Sick and Tired

TWO CENTS
Why Kids Should Have Cellphones Before Age 12, Why Kids Should Not Have Cellphones Before Age 12

CRUMBS
Give Kids’ Lunchboxes a Healthy Side of Bento Yum

TIPS & TRICKS
Baking Soda to Freshen Up Wool, ’90s Entertainment System Animal Zoo, Blackboard Menu, Travel Pillow for Breast-Feeding

FUN GUIDE
Calendar September 2017

LET’S GO
Arr, Matey: Have Some Pirate-Minded Fun at These Three Destinations

FEATURES

The Power of Popularity
The good, the bad and the really ugly – and the long-term impact.

Art Education Matters
A local teacher, chef, pediatrician and businessman share their reasons.

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