Columns Archives - Ann Arbor Family

11 Ways to Build Math Confidence

Donna Iadipaolo - January 27, 2023

Mathematics is a vital discipline for examining the past, gauging the present, and solving future challenges. Also, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs are...

U-M Alumna/Blogger Highlights Women Who Are Mom’s First

Mary Rose Kulczak - January 25, 2023

Cierra Renee knows what it takes to juggle many roles. Administrative Specialist. Entrepreneur. Blogger. But she always remembers her primary role of being a...

Woman Starts Growing College Essay Help Business to Aid Students

Donna Iadipaolo - January 13, 2023

Deadlines for regular admission to many colleges are approaching on Feb. 1, and a local business offering college essay help is growing as the...

Best in Games: Three Floors of Fun for Families and Friends

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - January 12, 2023

When you visit Best in Games (BiG), it is hard to know which exciting activity to explore first! Located in Ypsilanti, BiG offers three...

Parents Struggle to Find a Work-Life Balance That Supports Children’s Mental Health

Mary Rose Kulczak - January 4, 2023

Parents often have to miss work to care for a sick child at home. In recent years, a growing number of parents are reporting...

Schuler Books’ December Reading Recommendations for Kids

Schuler Books - November 22, 2022

Ann Arbor’s Schuler Books has gathered its updated list, for December, of books they would recommend for children and young adults. These lists provide...

Learn more about your family tree on FamilySearch

Mishal Charania - November 12, 2022

The Ann Arbor District Library offers many genealogical research databases including FamilySearch. FamilySearch is a free genealogy record base provided by The Church of...

Fun and Festive Family Events This Fall

Olivia Johnson - October 7, 2022

Who doesn’t love fall, the holidays, the changing colors, nice temperatures and having the excuse to wear a hoodie every day. These are just some...

6 Things Your Teen Needs But Doesn’t Know How to Ask For

Digital Media - October 3, 2022

My daughter’s eyes were filled with tears and my voice was louder than it needed to be. We were arguing over something trivial and...

Clonlara Makes a Series of Major Changes This Year

Donna Iadipaolo - September 19, 2022

This school year, Clonlara made changes to its leadership staff, re-opened Ann Arbor’s physical school, and expanded global initiatives. “I am grateful that we have...

Identifying the Issue of Internet Addiction Among Teens

Digital Media - September 19, 2022

The internet and computers are ingrained tools that help ease lives and allow resources to remain readily accessible to society. While these tools can...

Local artist creates outlet for those living with IBD

Jr. Journalist, Anjali Kakarla - August 25, 2022

Izzy Johnson was trying out for the tennis team the summer before their freshman year when they realized something was wrong. One week of...