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Escape the Ordinary: Books That Take Flight
Read more…: Escape the Ordinary: Books That Take FlightFlight can mean soaring through the sky, setting off on an adventure or finding the courage to change direction. These five books explore the theme through aviation, survival, transformation and new beginnings.
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How to Start Birdwatching With Kids
Read more…: How to Start Birdwatching With KidsFall migration gives Michigan families a front-row seat to the world of birds. Learn how to start birdwatching with kids using simple backyard setups, games, bird ID tools and community science projects.
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Let Them Fly
Read more…: Let Them FlyRaising independent kids means teaching them how to handle hard things, while also learning how to manage our own urge to step in. Elise McNulty reflects on overprotection, parental anxiety and the emotional work of letting children take flight.
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A Teen’s Take on the Pacific Northwest
Read more…: A Teen’s Take on the Pacific NorthwestFrom misty rainforests and rugged Pacific beaches to whale watching, waterfalls and Seattle adventures, teen traveler Ella Hanner shares the places, surprises and unforgettable moments that made her family’s two-week Pacific Northwest road trip worth every early-morning alarm.
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Following the Monarchs: A Family Guide to Michigan’s Fall Migration
Read more…: Following the Monarchs: A Family Guide to Michigan’s Fall MigrationSeptember brings one of Michigan’s most remarkable migrations. Learn when and where families can look for monarch butterflies, what weather creates the best viewing conditions and how to help monarchs at home.
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What Every Kid Should Know Before Their First Flight
Read more…: What Every Kid Should Know Before Their First FlightWhat are pilots doing in the cockpit? Why does the airplane shake? Airline First Officer Micah Hartsock answers kids’ biggest questions about flying and shares how his own childhood fascination with airplanes became a career.
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Steffy McCourt is a Michigan-based travel writer, English teacher, mom of three, and explorer of the Great Lakes State. She shares practical tips and family-friendly ideas for unforgettable Michigan adventures. Steffy is associate editor of LA Family Travel and a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Midwest Living, We Are Teachers, USA Today 10Best, Metro Parent, Chicago Parent, Indy’s Child, and Southwest Ohio Parent. She is a member of NATJA and SATW and holds a BA in English from Indiana University and an MS in Educational Leadership from Butler University.
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Elise McNulty, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, mom, and native Michigander. She is the co-owner of Root & Branch Wellness Collaborative, a therapy practice where she specializes in supporting adults — especially moms — navigating the complex challenges of modern family life from pregnancy and beyond.
About the Author
Andrea Melaragni can be found reading anything and everything—from psychological thrillers to romantic comedies. She has spent the last twenty years as a middle school educator, a role that continues to provide opportunities for her to share her love of reading and writing. Andrea holds a B.S. in Education and an M.A. in Reading and Literacy K-12 from Central Michigan University. She resides in Plymouth, Michigan, with her husband and two children.
