HomeHealth & Wellness

Health & Wellness

A View Into the NICU at the University of Michigan

I had my baby at 27 weeks, 13 weeks early, at 2.5 pounds after a hospitalization at 25 weeks. After basically living at the...

U-Pick Farms in Washtenaw County

As summer continues and we inch toward (hopefully) beautiful fall weather, we’re all looking for fun ways to get outdoors! Whether spending time with...

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...

A Parents Guide to Summer Safety

With summer rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But it is important to follow certain safety precautions to keep your...

Positive Screen Time Behavior Starts With Parents

Every parent knows the paradox of modern life. While we want our children to have healthy boundaries with screens, we struggle to put the...

How Trump Policies Affect Medicaid, Vaccines & Environment

The current Republican administration has changed the country’s course when it comes to healthcare. Progressives and liberals are, predictably, dismayed. But even many of...

Understanding Overstimulation in Children: Causes, Signs and Solutions

Overstimulation in children is becoming increasingly more common in today’s fast-paced world. With advancements in technology, packed schedules and highly stimulating environments, it’s no...

How Everything Changed When My Wife and I Discovered We Were Having Triplets

When my wife Jess and I decided we both wanted to start trying to conceive at the same time for pseudo twins (you can...

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder as a Parent

Today’s forecast: cloudy skies with a high chance of cabin fever. Tomorrow’s forecast: more of the same. Does it feel like Groundhog’s Day? Do the...

Ann Arbor Family ‘Most Read Articles of 2024’

Thank you for reading Ann Arbor Family in 2024. We rounded out the top read stories written in 2024. We are looking forward to...

Why Michigan Families are at Risk of Lead Exposure

Lead poisoning didn’t just happen in Flint; and it isn’t something that ended in 1978 when lead paint was banned. Lead poisoning kills and disables...

5 Ways to Cope with Holiday Depression

The issue of depression is a serious one and it seems the holiday season brings added stress for everyone. For those suffering from even...