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Keeping Kids Safe from Heat and Dehydration

Protecting children from the risks of overheating and dehydration can be a challenge for parents during the warm months. Young kids are especially vulnerable...

Featured Authors Talk at A2 Community Bookfest

The A2 Community Bookfest will welcome authors, vendors, programs and guests to the  Downtown Library this Sunday, September 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The community...

Local Au Pair is a Finalist for the Cultural Care’s 2023 Au Pair of the Year Contest

 Meet Maria. According to her employer, Kristen Gittins, Maria truly is one most giving and humble people you could hope to meet. She is...

11 Ways to Build Math Confidence

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...

Woman Starts Growing College Essay Help Business to Aid Students

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

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

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

CDC Approves Vaccinations for Children as Young as 6 Months

As of June 18, 2022 COVID vaccines have been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children as young as six...

10 Ways to Help Your Kids When the World Feels Scary

“I don’t understand. Why did this happen, Mom?” My daughter looked at me, her eyes a mix of confusion and sadness, and fear. I wanted...

7 Experience Gifts to Give Kids This Season

Does it feel like your kids already have more toys than they could ever want? I love the holidays and the spirit of gift giving...

Thanksgiving 2021: Impress Don’t Stress

Local Ann Arbor event designers and maker of all custom things, PartyMomPlanners, introduce some inspiration for your Thanksgiving table - in ways that impress...

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding: A Conversation on Infant Feeding

Breastfeeding or formula? It's hard to say which is better for babies. We spoke with local experts to get their opinion on which is best.