A Warren family is grieving the loss of a 13-year-old boy they say died after taking part in the so-called “Choking Game” — a dangerous social media challenge that briefly cuts off oxygen to produce a quick high. Now, his mother is speaking out, hoping her son’s story saves another family from the same heartbreak.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Device usage is expected to rise among children, but there’s a growing movement of families pushing back.

Moms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and it’s impacting the mental health of the default parent.

If you are out and about when it’s cold, clearly you love winter. But getting out and embracing it is also the best way to get through it for those who struggle this time of year.

With online shopping just a click away, mental health experts warn that the line between casual shopping and addiction is becoming increasingly blurred, especially during the holiday season.

As the holiday season approaches, many moms can feel stressed.

Witnesses said a flight had to pull up while trying to land at Detroit Metro Airport.

This form of therapy, beats to a different drum

Over the last decade, parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults, according to a new U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory.

Metro Detroiters have been forced to cope with multiple tragedies during the summer of 2024.

When the Lions win, everyone else wins too.

Despite progress in pay equality for some couples, a recent survey by the PEW Research Center reveals that the divide in housework remains a challenge.

Police believe a mother was experiencing a mental health crisis when her and her two sons froze to death in Pontiac. Local 4 asked experts what families can do to support their loved ones during a crisis.

Relationships with family can be tricky around the holidays which is why experts are saying that setting boundaries is important.

Multiple new developments are coming in the random shooting spree that left three people dead in Detroit.

Experts are researching the similarities of recent massacres and the patterns they can learn from.

Now many are turning to sound therapy as a way to heal from some of the effects of the pandemic.

Over the course of the COVID pandemic, we’ve picked up a lot of habits -- and some may be worth hanging onto after the pandemic ends.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on each of our lives, especially when it comes to our mental health.

Many Michiganders have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer scheduling the return to work for May 24, people will have to make some adjustments.