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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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Advice

How to Make a Bed: Steps to Teach Kids

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Give your kids a 'little lesson' on how to tidy up their sleeping spaces without turning them off to the task. Here are some tips for how to make a bed.
Family health & wellness

Mom Gives ‘Feel Better Mommy’ Book to Kids Whose Parents Are Hospitalized With COVID-19

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Risa Kirschner of Farmington Hills wrote a book called 'Feel Better Mommy,' and she's providing copies of it for hospitals to give to children who need it now.
Guides

How Rare Are Four Leaf Clovers? And Other March Factoids

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So, how rare are four leaf clovers? Turns out: pretty rare. Find out how rare and learn some other fun March facts in the March 2020 installment of What Counts.
Family health & wellness

Sick Day Survival: Tips for Soothing Your Sick Child

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Cold or flu got the kids home from school? Local parents share sick day survival tips with these seven ways to add a little TLC to a day or two at home.
Advice

Civil Rights Hero Claudette Colvin, Leap Year Facts and More

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February is the month of love, football and, of course, black history. Get information on Civil Rights hero Claudette Colvin, Super Bowl stats and more fun February facts.
Guides

Big Events in 2020, Bubble Wrap, Thesaurus Fun and More

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Learn some interesting January facts, New Year stats and details on some big events in 2020 in this edition of Metro Parent's 'What Counts.'
School Issues

How to Make Lip Balm with the Digital Divas

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Mind your "beeswax" and create your own custom-colored and scented lip balm – just like the Digital Divas.
School Issues

How to Build a Bridge with Digital Dudes

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Got K'NEX construction toys? The Digital Dudes made strong, lightweight bridges with them. Here's how you can, too.
Guides

Detroit Lions Birthday Party Extravaganza

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This Detroit Lions birthday party celebration for a local 10-year-old was a touchdown success, complete with a first-time trip to Ford Field.
Guides

Facts About Ice Crystals, the New Year’s Eve Ball, Fruitcake and More

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Want some fun winter facts to impress your friends? We've got you covered with the number of ice crystals that fall from the sky, the year of the first NYE ball drop and more.
Guides

5 Thanksgiving Meal Ideas and Food Tips Parents Have to Try

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Try these handy Thanksgiving meal ideas, tips and tricks at this year's family gathering to nix brown apples, fill tummies with seasonal snacks and more.
Family health & wellness

Skin Cells Stats, Veterans Day, Cyber Monday and More

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November is National Healthy Skin Month! Celebrate it by learning the exact number of skin cells you have – and other fun November facts.
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