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Features 10 OH, BABY!
ON THE COVER Brothers Mason and Aiden are the sons of MetroFamily’s award- winning travel writer and photographer
Cue the heart eyes for our Cutest Baby Photo Contest winners CELEBRATING AWESOME MOMS Meet the inspiring winner and finalists of our annual contest 14 RAD DADS & MAMA MAVENS Local gift ideas for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day 16 NAVIGATING ENHANCED FOSTER CARE One local family’s meaningful story 18 INSPIRATIONAL FIRST AMERICANS Meet composer and Indigenous music ambassador Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate 36 METROFAMILY’S ULTIMATE SUMMER FUN GUIDE Check out top spots in the metro and nearby travel destinations
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Debbie Murnan and her husband, Patrick. The family enjoys
chasing adventures, exploring, hiking, trying new restaurants, dancing and volunteering. PHOTO BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO BY RAGAN FRANKLIN
38 SEASONAL SNACK BOARDS FOR THE WIN!
Healthy, hassle-free hacks for family mealtimes made easy 2024 SUMMER SAFETY GUIDE Essential tips for OKC families to safeguard summer fun
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Departments 6 CONNECT WITH METROFAMILY Take advantage of our top seasonal resources 20 MOM TALK
The sandwich generation: the realities of caring for children and aging parents
22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Frugal family fun and festivals worth the drive
37 NEW & NOW
4 newsworthy happenings for families
42 LOCAL FAMILY FUN
Explore 100 days of summer adventures EXPLORING BEYOND OKLAHOMA All aboard the Heartland Flyer to Fort Worth
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62 LAST LOOK
A tribute to a mother’s strength
4 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / MAY-JUNE 2024
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