Health

From Nurse to Mom: What I Pack in My Kid’s Backpack to Stay Healthy at School

As both a nurse and a mom, I’ve learned that staying healthy during the school year isn’t just about handwashing, covering coughs or staying...

Sugar and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

According to the CDC, the average American child between the ages of 2-19 consumes 17 teaspoons of sugar daily (equivalent to 68 grams). In...

Garrett’s Space Breaks Ground on New Campus to Support Young Adults Facing Mental Health Challenges

Garrett’s Space, a mental health nonprofit focused on supporting struggling young adults, officially broke ground on its new campus in Superior Township, in April. Scott...

Positive Screen Time Behavior Starts With Parents

Every parent knows the paradox of modern life. While we want our children to have healthy boundaries with screens, we struggle to put the...

A Guide to Lead-Free Children’s Food Brands

If you’ve been following our lead poisoning series, you know now that up to 95% of children’s foods are considered contaminated with heavy metals...

TRAILS Supports Communities in Preventing Teen Suicide

Youth are struggling with suicide and suicidal ideation at alarming and increasing rates nationally, according to Natalie Burns, director of suicide prevention and risk...

Ann Arbor Family ‘Most Read Articles of 2024’

Thank you for reading Ann Arbor Family in 2024. We rounded out the top read stories written in 2024. We are looking forward to...

How to Safely Celebrate a Shared Holiday Meal with Food Allergies

When you or your loved one has a food allergy, holidays which were once a source of joy suddenly transform into a minefield. Whether you’re...

CareYaya Connects College Students with Families in Need

In a time where quality eldercare is both crucial and increasingly difficult to find, CareYaya emerges as a beacon of innovation.

Tips on Achieving Better Sleep While Pregnant

Expecting a baby is an exciting experience, but it can also bring about many changes in a woman's body. One of these changes is...

Washtenaw County Health Department Encourages Vaccinations

As the time of year approaches where more people get sick from COVID-19, flu, and RSV, the Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging everyone...

Surviving the Tantrum Hangover: A Parent’s Experience

When it comes to tantrums, parents are like seismologists: We’re intimately familiar with what may trigger an outburst in our kids, and we can...