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Cannabis poisoning in our young kids

We all know that kids and teens shouldn’t consume weed. But accidents can still happen. Perhaps you enjoy cannabis yourself and are worried your kids...

Dealing With Sports Injuries in Kids: Recovery and Prevention

There’s a vibrant youth sports culture in Ann Arbor, and many kids thrive on teamwork, competition and physical activity. While these activities offer excellent...

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...

The First Week of School is Overwhelming—Here’s How to Regroup and Settle into the School Year

The first week of school can feel like a whirlwind—new schedules, anxious kids and early mornings can leave everyone feeling drained. If you’re feeling...

Nurse Mom’s Guide: Back-to-School Health Made Easy

Back-to-school season brings excitement, new routines and plenty of to-do lists. As a nurse and a mom, I know how easy it is to...

Ann Arbor Guide to Volunteer Opportunities for Kids

Summer is in full swing, and for many parents, that comes along with kids and teens looking for suggestions on how to spend their...

Parents Guide to Handling Tick Bites

Camping, waterside strolls, boat rides along the river and more. As the temperatures rise, so do our opportunities to head outdoors and explore nature’s...

Rx Kids May Expand to Ypsilanti

Rx Kids is working to alleviate the economic, social and personal challenges that often come during the time of pregnancy and infancy for...

Borrow My Triplets’ Routine to Set Yourself Up for Successful Summer Bedtimes

I’m a triplet mom (my babes are 22mos) and my kiddos have a lot of health issues that cause sleep issues: anemia, lead exposure,...

Loud and Safe: How to Keep Kids’ Hearing Healthy at Summer Events

Summer is a season that most Michiganders look forward to. Spending time outdoors and creating new cherished memories with family in the sun is...

Keep your Family Safe from Heavy Metal Toxins in the Air this Summer

A couple weeks ago, Canadian wildfires made headlines across Michigan for the way that they were affecting air quality. It might seem obvious to some...