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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...

The Impact of Nurturing Babies Through Stress, Rather Than Forcing Self-Regulation

Their baby learning to self-soothe might be the most desirable goal of many sleep-deprived parents in the U. S. It’s also one of the...

Parents Experience Overwhelming Stress, Local Therapists Help

This Summer, August 28, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced, based on a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that too...

Five Surprising Hormonal and Societal Reasons Why Modern Crying Babies are Triggering to Parents

If you’re a parent, you likely have experienced times where the crying of your baby instantly puts you on alert. If you’re a breastfeeding...

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...