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PandaPrograms Builds Community Through Camps and Care

Isha Savi - September 25, 2025

In the fall of 2021, Ann Arbor Open teachers Jesse Deucher and Sarah Kairis started PandaPrograms. “I had worked at camps all through college and...

Dinoland Ann Arbor: A Prehistoric Adventure Awaits

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - August 26, 2025

As the weather turns colder, you may be looking for fun, indoor activities that allow your children to engage in active play while staying...

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Renovates Sports-Themed Indoor Playground

Ashley Kim - July 24, 2025

The University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has renovated its Michigan Game Day Experience playroom. The playroom was first built in 2011...

New Event Venue in Saline Provides the Perfect Scenario

Mary Rose Kulczak - July 23, 2025

Perfect Scenario Event Venue recently held a Grand Opening in Saline to introduce the space, with live music, a food truck, mocktails and more. Owner...

Potty Training Pitfalls: When to Start and What to do When Things go Wrong

Digital Media Intern - June 19, 2024

The Play Station in Milan Offers Space for Kids to Climb, Bounce and Explore

Mary Rose Kulczak - April 12, 2024

Sometimes, the littles just need a new place to get their wiggles out. And sometimes, moms and dads need a break from the home routine, too.

The YMCA Tackles Childcare Challenges in Ypsilanti

Elizabeth Morabito - December 9, 2023

In Ypsilanti, there are an overwhelming number of students and workers struggling to balance school and employment with their parenting responsibilities. The need for...

8 Ways to Turn a Bad Morning Around

Rebecca Hastings - October 31, 2023

I thought it was an ordinary Tuesday. A day full of hope and promise for fun and learning. A typical day — until I...

The Future Innovators Academy: Connecting Kids to STEM

Ann Arbor Family Staff - October 21, 2023

Kids are naturally inquisitive, creative, and curious: especially about STEM topics. However all too often, activities that are labeled as STEM don’t give kids...

Discover Mathematics in the Natural World

Donna Iadipaolo - October 6, 2023

Opening a math textbook or sitting in a classroom are not the only ways to learn about mathematics. Mathematics can be discovered all around...

Washtenaw County Library Storytime Round Up

Mary Rose Kulczak - August 2, 2023

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kiddos during summer break? Visit your local libraries! Regular storytime hours are offered weekly, with plenty of...

Chelsea TreeHouse: Continued Family Fun Under New Ownership

Dr. Alyssa Whitford - June 7, 2023

For 17 years, The Chelsea TreeHouse has been a staple for Ann Arbor families. At 9,000 square feet, the indoor play zone and cafe...