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Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Helping Children Get Acquainted with a New 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.

Essentials for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk

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

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

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.

When is it Too Hot for Kids to Play Outside?

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.

Table Talks: Discussing Dad Life

A Healthier Michigan Table Talks Discussing Dad Life

A Healthier Michigan 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.

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.

Cheap or Free Summer Activities for Michigan Families

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:

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

Man picking strawberries in farm

Man picking strawberries in farm

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.

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

mother's day gift

mother's day gift

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.

Man worried for alopecia checking hair for loss

Man worried for alopecia checking hair for loss

What is Alopecia?

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

Plan a Healthy ‘Yes Day’ With Your Kids

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

There are plenty of ways to take the carefree “Yes Day” concept into summer for a healthy way to connect with your kids. Here are some suggestions.