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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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Oh Mother

Mom to Give Birth in Art Gallery

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Birth as exhibit? Marni Kotak, a Brooklyn artist and soon-to-be mother, is doing just that as she prepares for her first child - 'Baby X.'
Oh Mother

Awful, Weird and Worse: Kids Halloween Costumes

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Trashy tweens, weapon toting tykes, creepy clowns and kids with six packs: These store-bought duds are truly scary.
Oh Mother

Allowing Your Teen to Have Sex – In Your House

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Angelina Jolie's mom was cool with it when her kid was just 14, and the actress says it's a good thing. Pros and parents pipe up on a taboo topic.
Advice

Rob Mies: Batman Dad

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This Bloomfield Hills father of three kids is a crusader for bats in southeast Michigan with the Organization for Bat Conservation.
Oh Mother

Mom Artist Dresses Baby as Hitler – and More

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A Danish-Norwegian parent also channeled Mussolini, Stalin and other 'evil historical figures' through her daughter for a photo series.
Indoors

Gimme, Gimme!: Slooooks!: Family Game to Go

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Scavenger hunt meets 'I Spy' in this cool award-winning travel (or play anywhere!) game by a mom from Grosse Pointe Park.
Oh Mother

Oh, Mother: Plush Sex Ed Dolls in Chinese School

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Anatomically correct dolls used to help kids learn about their bodies in a kindergarten class have parents and educators abuzz.
Oh Mother

Oh, Mother: Boo Hoo Parties for Back to School?

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Some parents are crying over their kid's first day of kindergarten in a school-organized setting.
Oh Mother

Oh, Mother: Lotus Birthing: Hang On, Placenta!

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A 'natural' birth trend has some moms leaving the placenta attached to their babies - after they're born - until it falls off on its own.
Tutors + Classes

This Mom is a Real Hula Girl!

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Erika Bonet-Bonk, a Chesterfield mom of two, lives the aloha life dancing Hawaiian and Tahitian.
Advice

Radio Dad Craig Fahle

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Covering Detroit news, community and culture on 101.9 FM, radio-show host Craig Fahle's call letters are WDET - and DAD.
At Home

Make Your Own Dog Treats – VIDEO

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These basic cookies, with a yogurt topping, are easy to bake for your family pup. Get the DIY recipe from Bow Wow Bake Shoppe!
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