Tag: Parenting

mom and daughter swinging

mom and daughter swinging

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

Knowing how to talk to a child about their health is key to empowering them to make smart choices.

8 Things You Should Know About the Flu Shot

Flu shot during Covid

Flu shot during Covid

The flu kills an average of 20,000 people every year, even those considered healthy. Here are eight important flu facts you should know to stay protected.

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.

5 Sun Safety Myths Debunked

Sun in the sky

Sun in the sky

These common sun safety misconceptions and facts can reduce your family’s risk of skin damage and other sun-related health hazards.

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.

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!

Three photos of a boy with autism growing up

Three photos of a boy with autism growing up

Autism Awareness Month: Jonathan’s Story

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

What Age and How Often Should Kids Get an Eye Exam?

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Visiting the eye doctor may seem intimidating, especially to kids, but it could make all the difference when testing for visual development and abnormalities.

Boy playing with building Blocks

Boy playing with building Blocks

Toy Safety 101: Kid-Friendly Checklist

Are your child's toys safe? Each year, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized due to toy-related injuries.

Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas

Multi-ethnic family members work together in grandmother's home kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Hispanic, African and Caucasian ethnicities. Roasted turkey, vegetable food items. Oven in background.

Multi-ethnic family members work together in grandmother's home kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Hispanic, African and Caucasian ethnicities. Roasted turkey, vegetable food items. Oven in background.

Enjoying food-centered holidays can be a real challenge for people with diabetes but there are ways to make these traditional gatherings more diabetes-friendly.