The Breast Express is Coming!
June 20, 2018The Breast Express is coming to Washtenaw County! The 40-foot pumpsuite on wheels is traveling across the country to celebrate women who nurse and pump and to drive greater community support for breastfeeding. The tour is also to celebrate the launch of the pumpspotting app, designed to help nursing mothers locate places to pump or nurse, connect with other breastfeeding mothers, and more.
Lemonade For a Purpose: Ann Arbor Family Takes a Stand Against Childhood Cancer
June 13, 2018In a continuing effort to raise money and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, the Maust family of Ann Arbor will host their 8th annual lemonade stand this Friday, June 15. The proceeds of the lemonade stand will go to benefit childhood cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).
Keep Calm and Be Mindful: Mindful Parents and Educators Course Offered at the ‘U School’
May 31, 2018Parents and educators would generally agree that there is always room to become more calm, present, and connected when interacting with children. Charlie Sutherland, preschool educator at the U School in Ann Arbor, has worked as an educator for 16 years. While Sutherland was working as a high school English teacher he became overwhelmed, overstimulated by all of the expectations and constant transitions in the school environment.
Conversations to Curb Childhood Obesity
May 18, 2018Cupcakes or green beans? Let’s face it. When given the option, kids may pick the less healthy choice.
Head Lice Myth Busters and Solutions
May 17, 2018Surprise! Winter months give kids the opportunities to share hats and hats give kids the opportunity to share combs and brushes for hat hair. Baseball and bike helmets in the spring… just as tricky. That means spring and summer lice infestations are possible.
Play Around With A Playground Roundup
May 10, 2018Summer is just around the corner, and so are these great parks! Find your favorite, show your friends… and then head to their favorites!