Kim Kovelle

Kim Kovelle
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As a Metro Parent content manager, Kim Kovelle brings over 20 years of writing and editing experience. She has strong roots in community journalism and a knack for making complicated topics make more sense.

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Spring Break Makerspaces at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Kids get pop-up fun activities at this cool spot, including engineering and design challenges in building bridges, towers and more April 7-11 and 21-25, 2014.

Spring Break Kids Fun at Michigan Science Center in Detroit

For that school vacation in 2014, the Mi-Sci offers space themed fun April 6-12, STEM activities April 13-19 and earth science April 21-27.

Animator Dad Turns Toddler’s Antics into Awesome Videos

Quick, jaw-dropping footage by DreamWorks visual effects guy Daniel Hashimoto make his 3-year-old son's everyday play turn into epically amazing adventures.

Mouk’s Adventures Puppet Show at PuppetART Theater, Detroit

This little theater is launching a new show in 2014! Experience an original family stage work, inspired by Arabic folklore, on April 5, 12, 17, 19 and 26-27.

Peteet's Strawberry and Banana Cheesecake Recipe

Fresh fruit makes this delicious dessert from Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes sing! Try this treat from the store with locations in Oak Park and West Bloomfield.

Lil' Goods Store, Detroit: Baby Diaper Gear, Kids Clothing

Expect lots of baby and kids T-shirts, onesies, toys, gift items and more at this new sub-shop. Find clothing diapering supplies and support, too!

Dinosaur Zoo at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit

Ancient lifelike creatures including insects, mammals and, of course, dinos take over the stage March 12-16, 2014 in seven spectacular family performances.

Coming to America Kids Musical by Wild Swan Theater

This multicultural stage show in Ann Arbor follows the stories of four immigrant children making their way to a new life in the U.S. Plays March 13-15, 2014.

Brundibar by Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus

See this powerful show, originally performed by kids imprisoned in a WWII concentration camp, March 16, 2014 at the Detroit Opera House.

New Jersey Teen Demands Parents Pay for College, Bills

In a complex family feud, an 18-year-old cheerleader and honor student sued mom and dad, claiming they kicked her out. So far, a judge isn't making them pay.

Shoemaker and the Elves at Marquis Theatre in Northville

A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life with lively music and interactive fun as this stage show for little kids plays select dates March 8-May 4, 2014.

Meet Brooke, Metro Parent March 2014 CoverKid – VIDEO

Animated and an awesome storyteller, this Birmingham tween, age 11, gave us some great insights on camping (and being a kid!) in southeast Michigan.