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Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Mom breastfeeds newborn baby

Breastfeeding Basics for New Moms

There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding an infant for both mom and baby. Here's what new moms should know about breastfeeding basics.

Helping Children Get Acquainted with a New School

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

A new school can be a hard transition for children, tweens and teens to navigate. Read up on ways to help your child build confidence this school year.

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Essentials for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk

Pumping and storing breastmilk does take additional supplies and planning – but can help provide infants with many of the same benefits of direct breastfeeding.

When is it Too Hot for Kids to Play Outside?

The National Weather Service (NWS) states that a heat index at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit poses a significant health risk to children.

The National Weather Service (NWS) states that a heat index at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit poses a significant health risk to children.

Children cannot regulate their body temperature the way adults can, so it's important for parents to be proactive this summer when kids play outside.

A Healthier Michigan Table Talks Discussing Dad Life

A Healthier Michigan Table Talks Discussing Dad Life

Table Talks: Discussing Dad Life

How do you raise kids to be healthy? How do you stay healthy? Hear from four Michigan dads about their experiences as fathers.

Cheap or Free Summer Activities for Michigan Families

The weather is about to heat up and the kids are about to be home from school, so parents may want to start filling up the calendar with fun things to do this summer.

The weather is about to heat up and the kids are about to be home from school, so parents may want to start filling up the calendar with fun things to do this summer.

If you want to create family memories at every turn this summer without breaking the bank, here are 12 family-friendly activities you can enjoy on the cheap:

Man picking strawberries in farm

Man picking strawberries in farm

Strawberry Picking in Michigan: Why You Should Go & Tips For When You Do

Fresh Michigan strawberries are a wonderful summer treat, especially when you pick them yourself!

Mother’s Day 2022: Michigan Events to Celebrate with Mom This Year

Mother’s Day 2022: Michigan Events to Celebrate with Mom This Year

Mother’s Day 2022: Michigan Events to Celebrate with Mom This Year

From Freeland to Fenton to Frankenmuth to Kalamazoo, there are Mother's Day markets, outdoors events and live shows all over Michigan in 2022.

mother's day gift

mother's day gift

Add a Personal Touch to Mother’s Day with DIY Gift Ideas

Whether you’re someone helping a child prepare a gift or you’re in need of a DIY project for your own mom, we’ve got you covered with two ideas.

What is Alopecia?

Man worried for alopecia checking hair for loss

Man worried for alopecia checking hair for loss

For a lot of people, sudden hair loss can be traumatic. Here are the causes of alopecia, and how it can be treated.