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Young mom and daughter packing backpack for the school

Young mom and daughter packing backpack for the school

Be Prepared: 7 Tips to Beat the Back-to-School Rush

What's the best way to prepare for back-to-school? By starting early. Here are 7 tips on how to manage classes, meals and children's extracurricular activities.

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents

Senior lady and caregiver talking together

Senior lady and caregiver talking together

Are you caring for an aging parent? Here's how to approach difficult topics like caregiving and end of life planning.

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

While the flu vaccine receives the most attention, it isn’t the only immunization you need to know about to keep your family healthy.

Individual Summer Sports for Kids

Skateboarding Individual Sport for Kids

Skateboarding Individual Sport for Kids

No team? No coach? No problem. Here are three individual sports to keep kids active during the summer.

help your kids fall in love with a new sport

help your kids fall in love with a new sport

What to Expect During Back-to-School Check-Ups

Annual physicals are an important measure in preventing child illness.

Get Your Kids Outside with These Old-School Games

Kids playing tag

Kids playing tag

Do you remember the games you used to play as a kid? Introduce them to your kids to get them outside this summer.

How Roller Coasters Affect Your Body

Roller coasters are a favorite among thrill-seekers. Learn how the loops, launches and drops affect our bodies.

The Perfect Picnic Checklist

Young family having a picnic

Young family having a picnic

Do you plan on having a picnic soon? If so, check out this post to make sure you're completely prepared.

Two kids looking at a science exhibit, back view

Two kids looking at a science exhibit, back view

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

Summer is here and so is the potential for brain drain. Here’s how to keep kids mentally sharp, without a teacher or a classroom.

The Best Lessons from Our Fathers

Dad and Daughter

Dad and Daughter

This Father's Day, some of the A Healthier Michigan team decided to share the best advice our dads gave to us throughout the years.