Feature - Ann Arbor Family

Rhizome Roots Builds Community Through Movement and Music in Ypsilanti

Chelsea Devona - March 3, 2026

If you’re a person who likes building community through movement and music, Rhizome Roots studio in Ypsilanti is right up your alley. Rhizome Roots...

A Guide to Local Soy-Free Cooking: Spring Edition

Beth Rush - March 1, 2026

Soy-free cooking typically begins as an allergy-conscious lifestyle change and soon becomes a habit that reshapes your shopping and cooking routines. If your family...

Kidneys for Kids launches “Drive to 7000” Campaign, starting in Ann Arbor

Ishaan Kamat - February 27, 2026

In 2012, Brian Martindale was walking to the convenience store when a newspaper headline stopped him cold. The photo showed a mother standing on a...

LGBTQIA+: A Guide to Gender-Free Parenting

Noura Costany - February 20, 2026

I’m gender-queer, which means that my gender can change from day to day. While I prefer they/them pronouns, I also accept she/her. I’ve spent...

Slowing Down and Connecting at Domino’s Petting Farm

Donna Iadipaolo - February 13, 2026

In a fast-paced, screen-filled world, Domino’s Farms Petting Farm offers families a refreshing opportunity to reconnect with nature, animals and each other. Nestled in...

Where to Make Mom Friends in Washtenaw County

Noura Costany - February 11, 2026

I first moved to Michigan when I was pregnant, and I had my daughter early at 27 weeks, so I didn’t have a ton...

826michigan’s Teen Leadership Lab: Supporting Young Writers in the Ann Arbor Area

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - February 10, 2026

Since 2025, 826michigan has served the Ann Arbor community. Dedicated to developing strong, confident writers and collaborators, 826michigan offers a variety of free, quality...

NICU Resources in the Ann Arbor Area

Noura Costany - January 29, 2026

Having a NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) baby can be incredibly overwhelming. According to the National Library of Medicine, many NICU parents experience symptoms...

Easing Back to School After an Extended Break: a Montessori Approach

Chelsea Devona - January 24, 2026

We’ve all read the articles or seen the Instagram posts about how to ease back into a school routine after a break—be it Christmas,...

Winter Sports to Try in the Ann Arbor Area

Ella Williams - January 23, 2026

Although this winter we had a green Christmas, the new year has brought in a boatload of snow. These cold winter days create the...

Alpha House East Expands Shelter Options for Families in Need

Elizabeth Morabito - January 15, 2026

When Alpha House opened a second family shelter on the Trinity Health Ann Arbor campus in November 2025, it marked more than a new...

No Place Like This Place: Ann Arbor’s YMCA

Mary Rose Kulczak - January 13, 2026

The YMCA is celebrating 175 years of serving communities throughout the United States with locations in over 10,000 neighborhoods across the country. Their campaign,...