Parenting The Video Game Fanatic
November 30, 2018Parenting the video game fanatic and how to encourage other interests.
Protecting Your Child’s Smile
September 30, 2018Halloween is almost here! That means sugar, lots of sugar. But what does that mean for your child’s teeth? And what if your child does have a sweet tooth, is there a way to keep cavities away?
Smooth Moves
July 31, 2018Relocation is often listed as one of the top three most stressful life events. Add children to the equation, and a family can feel as if they are navigating through a minefield.
What Is Fortnite?—What Parents Need To Know
July 10, 2018No one knows how long the Fortnite craze will last, but it will wane. Eventually. After all, it was only two years ago that everyone was playing Pokemon Go and I haven’t noticed anyone hunting for Charmander in my neighborhood lately.
Kid Stations: Surviving Summer Days At Home
July 10, 2018Have you run out of ideas to keep you and your kids happy this summer? You spent the first few weeks doing splash parks, hikes, and road trips, but now all you want to do is spend a day at home. The problem is, the kids are suffering from too much togetherness….
Local Shopper Jenny Darling’s Grocery Shopping Tips
June 30, 2018Ask the Expert: Local shopper Jenny Darling’s grocery shopping tips.
Studies Show That Traditional Books Are Still The Best Option For Children
June 30, 2018Ask the Expert: Dr. Tiffany Munzer, developmental behavioral pediatrician at University of Michigan C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital, is researching the impact of tablets and traditional books on young children.
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.
The University of Michigan offers services for autism spectrum disorder
March 31, 2018My Child Has Autism
