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The Connection Between Lactation and Postpartum Aggression

Everyone knows the saying, “don’t come between a mama bear and her cubs”. This is often colloquially used to refer to the ferocity with...

Preparing for Flu Season: What the Washtenaw County Health Department Wants You to Know 

As flu season swiftly approaches, many are bracing themselves with the challenge of avoiding illness. This time of year also brings in other respiratory...

YMCA Offers Free Swim Lessons This Summer

The YMCA is making available “Free Safety Around Water—YMCA Camp Birkett” classes for children in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Pickney this summer. YMCA instruction includes...

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...

Autism Friendly Preschools in the Ann Arbor Area

Parents today are flooded with daycare and preschool options. So many factors come into play when choosing childcare: teacher to child ratio, curriculum structure, tuition, accommodations and facilities, to name just a few.

ADHD Prescription Abuse on the Rise Among Teens

A recent study is shedding light on an alarming trend among middle school and high school students: the abuse of prescription stimulants for attention...

10 Summer Activities to Support Sensory Awareness and Fine Motor Skills

Summertime conjures up images of waterplay, lazy beach days and checkered picnic tables. It is also the ideal season to get some sun and engage in hands-on activities.

Local Mom of Triplets Shares Why Maternal Mental Health Month Matters

It seems obvious why you should care about postpartum depression if you are pregnant, want to be someday or was pregnant recently.

Mental Health Resources for Children in the Ann Arbor Area

As children grow and navigate the world, they face many challenges. It has become more important than ever to support children’s mental health, but it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Indoor Pools Around Ann Arbor for Family Fun

Finding ways to get out of the house can be tricky, especially during the cold winter months. Whether you're looking for a place to...

Local Children’s Health Nonprofit Organizations to Support in 2024

The New Year has arrived and with it come resolutions. Whether you have decided to get healthier, find balance, or kick a bad habit,...