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Young family having a picnic

Young family having a picnic

The Perfect Picnic Checklist

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

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

Two kids looking at a science exhibit, back view

Two kids looking at a science exhibit, back view

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.

Dad and Daughter

Dad and Daughter

The Best Lessons from Our Fathers

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.

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.

Little girl holding an American flag

Little girl holding an American flag

9 Healthy Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

Looking for something fun and healthy to do this weekend? Check out these ideas to usher in the unofficial start of summer.

The Best Advice Our Moms Gave Us

Mom reading to a toddler

Mom reading to a toddler

In honor of Mother's Day, the A Healthier Michigan team reflected on the best advice we received from our moms and we're sharing it here.

Multi-ethnic group of little friends with toothy smiles on their faces enjoying warm sunny day while participating in soap bubbles show

Multi-ethnic group of little friends with toothy smiles on their faces enjoying warm sunny day while participating in soap bubbles show

Race to Recess: How Unstructured Play Helps Kids

Exercise has been proven to help kids in many ways. Check out some of the top benefits of unstructured playtime.

Talking to Kids About E-cigarettes

Hands holding an e-cigarette.

Hands holding an e-cigarette.

E-cigarette use among youth has been declared “an epidemic”. Learn how to talk to your kids about this health hazard.

help kids go green for earth day

help kids go green for earth day

Activities to Help your Kids Go Green on Earth Day

Across Michigan, you’ll discover lots of fun events perfect for kids, including educational speakers, community clean-ups and eco-friendly arts and crafts.

Autism Awareness Month: Jonathan’s Story

Male hand putting a jigsaw puzzle together.

Male hand putting a jigsaw puzzle together.

A Michigan mom shares the story of her family's journey with autism and how she wants more understanding for people like her son.