Current Issue

This Month in Metro Parent
Ages & Stages:
Advice for every phase of childhood ….12
Learning by Doing
all about experiential education

We all learn best when we’re given ample opportunities
to explore the world with our own senses.
Find out how local educators and parents are getting
children involved – physically, intellectually and
emotionally – in learning at home, in school and in
the community.

The early years (2 and under): ……………………..12
Unplug and Play
The Preschool Period (ages 3 to 5): ………………14
Reggio Emilia and the Constructivist Approach
Elementary Concerns (ages 6 to 10): ……………16
Project-Based Learning
The ‘Middle ages’ (ages 11 to 14): ………………18
Service Learning and Community-Based Projects

Let’s Party! ………………………………………..19
Our annual birthday Party resource Guide
(Special Pull-Out Section!)

Birthday parties should be a blast, but every parent
knows the planning can be stressful. We’re here to
help, with dozens of ideas for at-home and off-site
parties for children of every age and interest. Relax
… it’s a party!

Family Fare: Slappy Cakes …………..34

Over the past decade the number of family-friendly
eateries in the region seems to have multiplied exponentially.
It’s a simple equation of demand – think
parents who like to eat out – and supply. That same
equation has led us to conclude that a regular familyfriendly
restaurant review would be appreciated by our
readers. Readers can email
editor@metro-parent.com to suggest restaurants
to profile in future months.

In Every Issue
Editor’s Note…………………………………… 6
Meeting Our New Managing Editor
Parent Postings………………………………. 8
Announcements, community events, fundraisers
and other useful information
Going Places with Ramona……………. 34
Ramona Goes Sledding
Angels Among Us…………………………. 38
The Children’s Book Bank
Family Calendar
In the Spotlight…………………………….. r40
Family Favorite…………………………….. 40
Family Calendar………………………….. 42
Advertising Sections
School Open Houses……………………….10 – 18 & 31
Classifieds…………………………………….. 47