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Coming to Terms With Conceiving Twins When I Never Wanted a Twofer Pregnancy

So many people who conceive twins are thrilled by the news. It’s a twofer, right? You only have to go through one pregnancy, but...

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

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

3 Tips for Handling Not-So-Happy Holidays

The radio may be playing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” on repeat, but for many, the holiday season can be much...

Tips and Resources From an Autistic Coach on Helping Your Autistic Child Enjoy, Not Suffer Through, the Holidays

Jaesic Wade has firsthand experience with the difficulties autistic people face, especially around busy times like holidays. As a nonbinary autistic person and University...

A Guide to Holiday Cooking for Loved Ones with Food Allergies

There are few things more filled with love and community than sitting down to a giant holiday dinner or potluck with all your loved...

Washtenaw County WIC awarded for breastfeeding support program

Women, Infant and Children (WIC) in Washtenaw county was recently recognized by the US Department of Agriculture for its work to promote and support...

5 Reasons Why Your Child Should (and Can) Learn How to Play Chess

Chess is one of the oldest and most popular games in history, with early forms of the game dating back to the 6th century CE....

How to Help a NICU Family

When a couple finds out that a new baby is on the way they imagine a healthy pregnancy, bringing home a full-term baby, and...

Huron HS Jr Creates Project Connecting Refugees to Communities Via Food

Aashna Nadarajah’s grandparents immigrated from Sri Lanka to Canada in the 1980s. Nadarajah’s grandmother had difficulty finding a job in Canada despite her qualifications,...

Mrs. Michigan America’s Children’s Book About Neurodivergence

Anne Baldwin, who lives in Clarkston, Michigan, is multifaceted. She is a kindergarten aid at an elementary school, the mother of two boys who...

Challenges and Benefits of Having a Sibling with Special Needs

Having a sibling with special needs is a unique experience that provides both challenges and benefits. While there is no doubt that they love...

Help for Kids who Stutter is as Close as Your Library

Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids By Kids, a DVD in English...