Metro Parent Editorial Team

Metro Parent Editorial Team
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Since 1986, the Metro Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for metro Detroit families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.

Latest Stories

Metro Parent's February 2014 Cover Shoot Outtakes

Get a peek at some of the pictures that didn't make the cut for this year's education issue. Drew, age 4, of Detroit is this month's CoverKid!

Finding a School Best-Suited for Your Child

A letter from Kristen McDonald, the vice president of program and policy at the Skillman Foundation.

2011 Kids Halloween Costume Photo Gallery

These trick-or-treaters are cute, spooky and silly. Flip through the Halloween costume gallery and vote for your favorite!

Metro Parent’s January 2014 Cover Shoot Outtakes

We welcome the new year with tons of balloons and cute CoverKid Catherine, 4, of Rochester Hills. Peek at the photos that didn't make the cut.

Metro Parent’s Holiday ‘It’ List Gift Guide 2013

S.T.E.M. - science, technology, engineering and math - is the focus of this year's toy selection for kids of all ages. Plus, you'll find holiday 'hot toys,' books, music and more.

Metro Parent's December 2013 Cover Shoot Outtakes

This month's cover is twice as sweet with twin brothers Matthew and Caleb of Dearborn. Peek at the pics that didn't make the cover.

Metro Parent's November 2013 Cover Shoot Outtakes

Take a peek at some of the photos that didn't make the cut, featuring CoverKid, Kai, 7, of Troy.

Metro Parent’s October 2013 Cover Shoot Outtakes

This month is all about Halloween - and CoverKid Naja, age 7, of Detroit is a costumed cutie in honor of the holiday. Check out the photos that didn't make the cover!

Metro Parent’s September 2013 Cover Shoot Outtakes

All the pictures can't make the cut, so peek at a few gems from this month's photo shoot featuring CoverKid Leah, age 2, of Macomb Township.

2013 CoverKids Reader Choice Winner

Metro Parent asked southeast Michigan families to help us pick the final 2013 CoverKid. We tallied the votes. Now see who won!

CoverKids Winners 2013

Here they are! These lucky kids are the winners of Metro Parent's 2013 CoverKids contest. Watch for them soon on a magazine cover near you.

Metro Parent’s August 2013 Cover Shoot Outtakes

Take a peek at a few extra favorites from our photo shoot with Yiannis, age 5, from Troy!