1 day agoMore than just hand washing -- Teaching your children how to be clean, organized“Kids need rules. They need to know that adults are in charge, so that they feel safe. And without that safety, a child doesn’t feel like they have control of their world...
1 day agoPool popularity surges in Michigan: Warning to keep kids safeParents need to be keeping safety top of mind while new pools are popping up across Michigan this summer.
2 days agoKids are suffering from coronavirus stress: Here are the signsWhile some children are able to talk about their concerns, research finds that parents also need to watch out for physical signs of stress from their kids.
How these Detroit police officers work to keep kids off streets with hip-hop They patrol the streets by day, but in their free time they’re inside a local dance studio teaching kids dance, hoping to keep them off the streets.
How to talk to your children about racism“If they’re educating their kid about race, but the child does not see the parent being inclusive of people of different races, that is going to send a mixed message and ...
Here are a few toys that will keep your kids outside this summer Toyology gives back to Detroit childen in need
How to teach your children etiquette, manners while stuck at homeLearning from home has been a new and sometimes challenging experience for many families through this pandemic. As the school year wraps up, there’s a different kind of l...
How one mother relieves her children’s boredomParents are trying to keep their children occupied and one local mother is sharing outdoor boredom busters that her family loves.
Let your kid’s imagination take flightWho’s ready to take off? You may not be stepping onto a plane, but there is a way you, and your kids can take flight right at home! We’re talking about do-it-yourself pla...
New video explains coronavirus, social distancing for childrenThe University of Michigan’s School of Public Health created a video that can help explain the coronavirus (COVID-19) to children between the ages of 6-11.
Rhonda's Brag Book - Episode 1Rhonda Walker wants to brag about your child!! She showcases some of the coolest, smartest, bravest, special kids around. It's easy to find negative news, but this is su...
Kids can get a summer camp experience without leaving homeKids can experience camp in a new way with this fun box
Why now is the perfect time to build up your child’s independenceParents are trying to work from home, while home schooling children, which is why experts claim this is a great time to build their independence.
How to help your children feel more comfortable wearing a maskWearing masks in public is the new normal for all of us and it can take some getting used to -- For parents, it can be difficult to get their children to wear their mask.
Leslie Science & Nature Center in Ann Arbor cancels in-person summer campsIn-person summer camps for the 2020 season have been canceled.
Fun ways to keep your kids active if the weather isn’t cooperatingKeeping kids active is easier if you can get outside for exercise, but what about when the weather is bad?
Fun ways to keep your kids active“We’re blessed to live in Southeast Michigan where we have beautiful trails, beautiful parks, and there’s something about kids when you put them in nature," Nakfoor said....
All your favorite children’s books, reimagined for the age of coronavirusA mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush in late March, and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and...
Are you smarter than a high schooler? Take this quiz to find outHave you gotten down this whole homeschooling your kids thing down yet? It might be harder for some of us than others, but either way, we’ve all likely hit hiccups and pe...
3 Upcycle craft ideas to turn your trash into treasureGather up your old tin cans, shoe boxes, and egg cartons, Michelle Oliver has some fun craft ideas for the whole family!
Calling all outdoor-loving kids: Now is the time to become a Junior RangerCute idea alert: Help your children become “Junior Rangers” this weekend or perhaps as a fun project to kick off next week.
Beat the boredom with these fun crafts!Trista Sutter the first “Bachelorette” and mom of two has fun projects for the kids.
Create a new tradition with this special Easter egg huntAdd mystery to your Easter egg hunt by filling your eggs with a special message.
10 fun, educational websites your kids will love to visit while stuck at homeWorried about keeping your kids entertained and educationally stimulated now that they have increased free time in the wake of schools being shut down due to the coronavi...
Michigan parents advised to contact daycares ahead of time amid COVID-19 outbreakThe Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs encourages parents to contact their child care providers to know if the facility will be open amid the coronav...
Is this 3 in 1 avocado cutter ripe for the challenge?For Try It Out Tuesday , see if the 3 in 1 avocado cutter really works
Should you “get over it” when it comes to these 4 scenarios?What would you do if you see unruly kids with no parents around? If someone mispronounces a word, do you tell them? How do you handle it if you receive bad service at a r...
Professor Barbie is here to challenge you to this quizTest your knowledge on the famous doll for National Barbie Day.
Warnings, recalls issued over furniture tip-oversAbout 20,000 children are injured every year the same way.
Kids are eating more post-game sugary snacks than calories they burn while playing sports, research suggestsScientists say if kids are playing multiple games a week, they could be consuming thousands of extra sugary calories a year.
Contigo recalls millions of kids water bottles again for potential choking hazardThese are the same water bottles that were recalled for the same reason last August.
Study: Later bedtime linked with obesity for children under 6The research, which was part of a wider study on obesity, focused on 107 children in Sweden, with 64 of the children having a parent who classified as overweight or obese...
These kids are taking care of businessMeet the kid CEO's that have unique products and talked about what makes them special.
Michigan health officials: 10% of retailers sell tobacco to minorsAbout 10 percent of Michigan retailers inspected this summer sold tobacco to minors, according to a report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
