Have you heard the news? Detroit Kid City in Clinton Township is back open!
We are giving away free admission for five guests at this popular tot spot. Kids can unplug and let their imaginations run wild at different local spots including a mini Comerica Park and Hitsville U.S.A.
Fill out the below form by Monday, Aug. 7 2023, for your chance to win.
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Friday, 30 June 2023
Win Tickets to Harry Potters Birthday Celebration at Canterbury Village
Calling all witches and wizards!
Head to Canterbury Village for Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration July 29-30, 2023. This outdoor event will have unique vendors, costume contests, scavenger hunt, music and much more!
Fill out the below form by Monday, July 25, 2023, for your chance to win four tickets to Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration.
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Win Tickets to Canterbury Kids Fest at Canterbury Village
Looking for something really fun to do with your kids this summer?
Canterbury Kids’ Fest is back at Canterbury Village July 15-16, 2023. This two-day festival will feature a variety of activities to entertain children including games, a circus fire show, magician juggler show, monster truck rides, karaoke, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, music and more.
Fill out the below form by Tuesday, July 11, 2023, for your chance to win four...
Educational Board Games for Kids
Board games aren’t just a fun way to pass the time on a cold or rainy day — they can also be excellent tools for learning. Switch up your family’s routine with a family board game night and watch your children’s minds go to work.
These games provide a unique opportunity for your kids to learn important skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and working together as a team, all while having fun. Gather your family and get ready to have...
Have Fun This Summer with Our Bingo Card
Summer is finally here and we know you want to have the best time with your kids. Why not make it an epic summer with a little challenge? Play our Summer Bingo Card — you might win some great prizes, too!
Metro Parent’s Summer Bingo Card features 24 family activities that include a mix of around town and at-home fun. You can play along by tagging us on Instagram @MetroParentMag and #MPMoment when you get BINGO. Don’t forget to share photos of the...
Thursday, 29 June 2023
How to Keep Your Teen Safe This Summer
After spending the dark and cold winter months hibernating — and eventually going stir crazy — it’s no secret that metro Detroit goes wild for the warm summer months. With so much going on around the city and suburbs during the summer, it’s easy to find yourself out and about enjoying the weather on any sunny day.
Parents with older kids may notice that their teens are going out more often than they’re staying home this summer. While this transition...
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Parents Top Concerns Sending Kids Back to School
At least once a week, my 11-year-old daughter asks me to explain why her junior high is totally resistant to school shootings.
‘Well,’ I tell her, trying to remember all the lies I told her the previous week, ‘Your school is completely bullet-proof, starting with the front door, which has a special coating that won’t let the bad guys inside.’
It’s a far cry from...
Water Safety Tips for Kids
Runner-up to “are we there yet?” is “does the hotel have a pool?” when it comes to summer travel with kids.
Water is a family favorite, but it should be respected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4,000 children die due to accidental drowning and another 8,000 are injured every year. It’s sobering, but there are notes parents can take to help keep kids safe this summer and beyond. Robert McDonald, Foss Swim...
Yummy After School Snack Recipes for Kids
We’ve all been there. Our kids charge through the door after school declaring that they are “STARVING.” They wolf down five bags of chips … only to idly pick at their dinner during mealtime (and of course, insisting on a bedtime snack).
Here are a few options that can help stave off post-school hangry-ness, but still ensure that they will have an appetite for the meal...
Mindful Monday Tips to Try at Home
Mindful Mondays are an on-trend way that teachers cultivate students’ sense of well-being during the school week. The idea is simple: on a Monday, in 10 minutes or less, they present a tangible activity, such as a breathing exercise or gratitude journaling. Then throughout the week, they provide opportunities for the students to practice.
It works great in the classroom, and it can work great at home, too.
Easy ways to get started
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5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Substance Use
The more we know about substances like drugs and alcohol, the more we can educate our kids and answer their questions. “It’s important to recognize that none of us is exempt. We can be affected at different age levels, so we should be educated about what’s going on in the world. Knowledge is power,” says Hillary Ball, Manager of Substance Use Disorder Services at Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN).
There are so many different messages our kids...
Summer YMCA Activities for Happy Healthy Families
Your local YMCA is your family’s go-to place for healthy, fun activities all year round — but it’s especially fun in the summer months because summer YMCA activities are immersive and accessible, says Jacqueline Kippen, Executive Director of Youth and Family Programs at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
“Your local YMCA is your community resource for the whole family,” says Kippen. “There’s a reason the YMCA has been around for 171 years here in Detroit....
The Best Healthy Drinks for Kids Besides Water
We all know that water reigns supreme when it comes to healthy hydration. But with a bevy of beverages on the market, it’s hard to stick to H2O alone. That’s especially true for kids who are drawn to the sweet or bubbly options at stores and restaurants and look at you with those pleading eyes.
So, is it OK to break down and let them have a cola? Or how about sports drinks after a soccer game or a glass of OJ at breakfast? Does it really have to...
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Why Talking About Suicide Is a Good Thing
For most parents, suicide is a difficult topic to think about, and even harder to talk about. You may wonder how to explain suicide or talk about it openly with your children. And worse — if you see your child struggling, you may even shy away from talking about suicide because you worry you’re introducing the idea to them.
Talking openly with your child may, in fact, be just what they need.
“Suicide is a very touchy subject for parents, and that’s...
Saturday, 24 June 2023
Car-Themed Activities for Metro Detroit Kids
An auto obsession is almost a rite of passage for many kids. From rolling Hot Wheels cars over any surface they can get their hands on to binge-watching the Pixar “Cars” movies, anyone who’s interacted with a toddler knows that cars, trucks and all things automobiles are at the top of their little minds.
Even researchers have taken an interest in children’s extreme love for cars and trucks. A study in “Developmental Psychology” referred to...
Friday, 23 June 2023
Watch This Do That: Elemental
After being told all her life not to mix elements, Ember Lumen (Leah Lewis), meets an emotional water guy, named Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie). She begins seeing how much they’re actually alike instead of different.
Ember’s parents, Bernie and Cinder immigrate to Element City before she was born and find that other elements treated them unfairly. They build their business, Fireplace, from the ground up and establish a name for themselves in...
Coding Classes for Metro Detroit Kids
Coding is a valuable skill that has many benefits for kids beyond the computer screen.
Learning to code can strengthen problem solving and memory recall skills, and has been shown to help kids think creatively. Plus, with the demand for software engineers expected to grow 25 percent in the next 10 years, it doesn’t hurt to help your child develop a skill set that may (literally) pay off in the future.
But where can kids learn to code?
With...
Thursday, 22 June 2023
Fun Events for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
What happens when teens get bored? Well, let’s just say it’s better if they have parent-approved recreational activities to keep them and their friends busy instead of the alternatives.
To put your mind at ease — and to help your kid find fun things to do for teens that aren’t totally lame — we’ve rounded up some great local events for teens.
Take a look below to find...
