Julia Elliott

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Freedom to Pick Formica

My mother's taste is very traditional. She loves Royal Doulton ladies, Lladró figurines, Fenton glass – anything pastel, floral and feminine. Growing up, I...

Smitten with Small Pets

Metro Parent's editor shares a story about her very special pet hamster, in honor of this month's cover story on exotic pets.

Why Dove's 'Choose Beautiful' Campaign is Crap

Sure, it's important for women to feel good about what they look like, but it overshadows more important qualities and sends the wrong message to girls.

Conversational Culture Shock

I visited my parents in Florida a couple of weeks ago and experienced a bit of culture shock. Part of it was the palm...

Admitted Bias

People often ask me how I plan the features in Metro Parent. And the truth is it's more and less complicated than you'd expect....

Less is More

At the very moment that I'm typing this, Lauren and Kelly, two of our designers, are busily creating all sorts of magazine magic. Lauren's...

Hopes for 2015 – From Soup to Nuts

Hey there, 2015. How ya doin'? If I'm honest, I'm a little sad to see your buddy 2014 go. You see, 14, as I call him...

Help Save the Detroit Science Center

The Detroit cultural gem is closing temporarily due to financial troubles. Will it reopen?

Views on the News: State Farm’s Singing Kids 9/11 Commercial

The 10th anniversary coverage of 9/11 brought back memories of how tragedy can bring out our best and worst.

Learning to Be Innovative

U-M's Jeff DeGraff shows parents how they can become innovative in their own lives and teach their kids this life-changing skill.

Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Fire up the family slow cooker or 'crockpot' for this delicious original dinner, fresh from a local Macomb County mom.

Cherry Hot Chocolate

Brr! Battle the frigid cold in southeast Michigan with this sweet-tart twist on cocoa that's sure to warm your family right up.