LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
2021
2021
THE (MODERN) ART OF
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2021
2021
I don’t like to accept help from others. Maybe you can relate? I’m a Type A, Enneagram 1, recovering perfectionist who likes to do things, my way, myself. But I’ve been reminded recently about the healing power of community. In the midst of caring for a sick child and grieving the loss of a loved one, a friend unexpectedly placed a care package on our porch. While quarantined with my crew and (mostly unsuccessfully) trying to balance work, virtual school and rest, I received constant uplifting messages, plus treats, activities and groceries dropped by our front door. People who care about my family brought what we needed — and what I didn’t even know I needed — to help us be well. During the same timeframe, I’ve also seen this level of support on a much broader level as our MetroFamily team prepares for our first national parenting summit, The Modern Art of Parenting. Experts from around the country are coming together to ask how they can help, encourage and support today’s parents as we face both challenges and opportunities unlike any other time in history. We are carrying such a heavy load right now as parents. From tips
on prioritizing mental health and raising resilient kids to affirming our kids’ identities and tackling tough conversations about grief, sexual health and racism, I’m thrilled to help connect overwhelmed parents (me included) with experts providing the tips and tools we need now to help us be the best versions of ourselves. We aren’t meant to do this parenting thing alone. Sometimes that’s hard for me to accept. But I find that when I do, there’s always beauty and growth in togetherness. Thanks for letting MetroFamily be part of your village, and thanks for helping me see the depths of value to be found in a vibrant parent community. With gratitude,
Publisher Sarah Taylor Managing Editor Erin Page Assistant Editor Lindsay Cuomo Contributing Writers April Deocariza, Lance Evans, Ronneal Mathews, Debbie Murnan, Sarah Soell Contributing Photographer Bridget Pipkin Art Director Stacy Noakes Senior Project Manager Kirsten Holder Director of Events Casey Shupe Editorial Assistant Emiley Bainbridge Account Executives Dana Price Laura Beam Contact us Mailing address: 6608 N. Western Ave., #458 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Phone: 405-601-2081 tips@metrofamilymagazine.com www.metrofamilymagazine.com
Erin Page Managing Editor
See page 8 for details on speakers and topics at the FREE Modern Art of Parenting virtual summit, held April 1 through 8. Watch presentations by 20 nationally- renowned speakers on demand.
On the Cover Twin sisters Evyn and Eryn are the winners of MetroFamily’s 2022 Cover Kids Search in the sibling category! The 6-year-old first graders have very different personalities but share a love of celebrating the individuality in the people around them. Evyn and Eryn are serious fashionistas and are quite adept at sketching designs and creating doll clothes out of everyday items. In 2020, the girls and their mom started a clothing company, Sundara Kids, with the slogan “every child is beautiful.” The kindhearted sisters enjoy homeschooling, swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School, gymnastics classes at Metro Gymnastics, playing outside and filming dance videos. The girls also love all things science and STEAM and were very excited to check out Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma’s STEAM-focused Camp Trivera for their photoshoot. Evyn and Eryn are the daughters of Jayla.
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