Tag: kids activities
Metro Parent’s Instagram Summer Scavenger Hunt
We'll provide you with a themed scavenger hunt list each week. Search for the items at home and tag us on Insta with photos from your hunt for a chance to be featured.
Craft Roundup: Fourth of July Edition
Give your weekly dose of family crafting a patriotic DIY spin - just in time for Independence Day - with this batch of cool projects for kids and parents to make.
How to Build a Fort Indoors with Your Kids
The right mix of tables, pillows, blankets and imagination yields surefire DIY fun and bonding for families. Get tips on how to build a fort that rules!
Earth Day Events in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Celebrate Mother Earth on April 22, 2019, at one of these eco-friendly Earth Day events in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
10 Easy Exercises for Kids That are Fun and Effective
Keeping active is key to good health from a young age. But getting kids engaged can be tricky. Try these easy exercises for kids to get your child up and moving.
Family Fun in Downtown Northville
This quaint southeast Michigan town offers family-friendly fare, fairies and entertainment galore. Explore the fun, including downtown Northville restaurants and theaters.
Losing a Spouse: Moving Forward as an Only Parent
After losing a spouse, how do you grieve for yourself, comfort your kids, make ends meet – and imagine a day when you won't feel so alone?
Huron River Day Festival at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor
Celebrate the Huron River at the 37th installment of Washtenaw County's Huron River Day, July 9, 2017.
It’s Never Too Late to Pick up a New Hobby
Lament not pursuing a long-shelved hobby? Here's how to harness your inner child, learn something new as a grown-up and teach your kids something, too.
Friends Who Are Family
Sometimes blood isn't thicker than water. These days, friends are moving up the ranks, and friends are family to many of us. Here why that can be so great.
Escape to Erie, Pennsylvania
Kayak fun, tall ships and tales of the sea are all experiences families must check out on a vacation to Erie, Pennsylvania.
How to Make a Pencil Case, Pencil Topper and More
Get the DIY details on four writing supplies to add to your child's supply stash just in time for National Letter Writing Month.