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Flying Through Detroit Metro Airport With Kids: What Families Need to Know
Read more…: Flying Through Detroit Metro Airport With Kids: What Families Need to KnowFlying through Detroit Metro Airport with kids? DTW shares what families should know before arriving, from when to get there and which terminal to use to play areas, family amenities, dining and a few airport features you might not know about.
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Five Birds Every Michigan Family Should Know (and Love!)
Read more…: Five Birds Every Michigan Family Should Know (and Love!)From the rare Kirtland’s Warbler to the familiar American Robin, Michigan is home to an incredible variety of birds. Michigan Audubon introduces five special species every Michigan family should know and love.
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Just Add Wind: A Family’s Guide to Kite Flying
Read more…: Just Add Wind: A Family’s Guide to Kite FlyingReady to take flight? A longtime Michigan kite enthusiast shares how to choose the right kite, find good wind, launch successfully and avoid the mistakes that can bring a family kite day crashing back to earth.
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Balloons Over Bay Harbor: What Families Should Know Before They Go
Read more…: Balloons Over Bay Harbor: What Families Should Know Before They GoWhat does it take to get dozens of hot-air balloons into the sky over Little Traverse Bay? We go behind the scenes at Balloons Over Bay Harbor to learn how pilots make launch decisions, what happens when the weather changes and what families should know before festival weekend.
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Road Trip Essentials for Pets
Read more…: Road Trip Essentials for PetsBringing your pet on the family road trip? These practical essentials cover food, water, car protection, comfort, cleanup and the supplies you’ll want within reach along the way.
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Road Trip Essentials for Kids & Teens
Read more…: Road Trip Essentials for Kids & TeensOlder kids and teens need a different kind of road-trip packing list. These practical picks cover entertainment, chargers, snacks, comfort and the gear they can manage themselves.
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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.
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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.
