Feature - Ann Arbor Family

Roundup of Washtenaw County Public Playgrounds

Mary Genson - April 10, 2026

We have created a comprehensive list of all the playgrounds in Washtenaw County. Find your favorite or try them all! Milan Playgrounds Wilson Park Close to downtown,...

Essential Oils Couldn’t Cure My Whooping Cough: From an Anti-vax Childhood to Choosing Medical Care for my Children

Chelsea Devona - April 9, 2026

At seventeen, I learned what it meant to choke on my own lungs. Whooping cough left lasting scars in my lungs that led to...

World Autism Day: An Interview with an Autistic Coach on Diagnosing and Supporting Your Child

Chelsea Devona - March 31, 2026

April 2 is World Autism Awareness day. Parents of autistic children know the unique joys that come with having a neurodivergent kid—and also know...

How to Plan a Family-Friendly Spring Break

Mia Barnes - March 27, 2026

Spring break is a great time to take time as a family to relax and explore the area together. With its fast arrival and...

Lightbridge Academy Breaks Ground on New Childcare Facility in Ann Arbor

Mary Rose Kulczak - March 25, 2026

Lightbridge Academy, a national childcare center, is coming to Ann Arbor this fall. The center recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new location...

Todd Oliver Brings Family Comedy and a Cause to Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

Donna Iadipaolo - March 25, 2026

When ventriloquist and comedian Todd Oliver takes the stage with his wise-cracking canine sidekick Irving the Talking Dog on May 1, audiences at the...

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...