2 days agoNeed to burn your kids’ energy? Try golf -- as in, real golfAre there any parents out there who have energetic toddlers or young children -- and you’re still looking for ideas on how to keep them active in the midst of the COVID-1...
In the market for a new nanny or babysitter? Here are all the questions you need to askWhen you’re on the hunt for a new nanny or babysitter, it can be incredibly stressful.
Why it’s important to make sure your child keeps their cellphone cleanTablets and cellphones get handled everyday and can get extremely dirty and covered in germs.
Two parents. Seven kids. How are they getting through it?It’s been months now and we’ve all had to change our lives to help with the kids, and keep things as normal as possible with all the changes in our lives. What’s the Buzz...
Pool 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.
Hot car deaths aren’t just from parents forgetting or leaving their kids behindEven considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to people driving less and working from home more, the risk of hot car deaths remains high.
Extended cut: Evrod Cassimy talks with fathers on raising Black sons in AmericaIt’s difficult watching what’s happened to Black men in our country. Many young Black men are taught by their parents how some people in the world might view them and the...
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum launches Camp-at-Home programThe Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in downtown Ann Arbor has launched a new program to make sure that children in the area are engaging in STEM activities over the summer.
Ann Arbor collaborative art family build immersive basement box fort to fight COVID-19 blues Ann Arbor-based collaborative artists Trevor Stone, Natalie Berry and their four-year-old son Felix have spent two months building an ever-changing basement box fort.
How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson hereIf the weather cooperates this weekend, history will be made: SpaceX is preparing to fly its first humans to orbit aboard a new Crew Dragon spaceship.
How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails itDid you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?
University of Michigan releases video that explains coronavirus to childrenA new video released by the University of Michigan School of Public Health engages children to learn about the coronavirus.
Color the University of Michigan carillon towers for freeColor a free booklet exploring the two carillon towers at the University of Michigan.
Ann Arbor publisher released new children’s book by Devin Scillian New children’s book flips the narrative on losing a pet through memoirs of an 80-year-old tortoise.
Wondering what will happen with birth rates, divorce filings? These comparisons might give us some cluesFor better or for worse, for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has created lots of time for couples to be around each other.
Karen Drew, local moms talk about spending Mother’s Day in quarantineThis Mother’s Day will be very different, as we are under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe Order" in Michigan.
How to keep kids active indoors when the weather won't cooperateHow to keep kids active indoors when the weather won't cooperate.
9 incredibly cool gifts to ship your mom this Mother’s DayUnless you live with your mom, it’s safe to say: You probably shouldn’t visit or go out to brunch this year. So, what do you do instead?
Father and daughter team up to entertain families with live cooking shows Father and daughter teach, entertain over Facebook cooking show.
U-M releases ‘Georgie and the Giant Germ’ coloring book that explains COVID-19 to childrenYoung children can have a hard time processing the COVID-19 pandemic -- now there's a book to help them understand it.
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.
Want to help brighten the day of an isolated senior citizen? 5 things to do, offerIsolation is a problem for some elderly people right now, considering the coronavirus pandemic, but that was already an issue for many seniors before COVID-19 turned the ...
Your guide to a virtual Easter egg hunt with family, friendsFeeling a little bummed that the social distancing guidelines have canceled your local Easter egg hunt? We found a solution, thanks to Good Housekeeping magazine: It’s a ...
Keep your kids (and yourself) entertained this week with help from Washtenaw County organizations These Washtenaw County organizations are making staying inside a bit less boring.
Home school: Share your video lessons!Many of us home schooling daily. Many of us simply bored. Do you have a skill to share? We want you to help home school the Local 4 community.
National treasure Dolly Parton will read bedtime stories to save parents everywhere How can you not love Dolly Parton? We will always love her, that’s for sure.
Concerned about your college student being home due to coronavirus? 5 tips to make it more cordialIf you’ve had a college kid home for a few weeks by now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hopefully you haven’t driven each other too crazy by now.
Metro Detroit family describes what it’s like when child needs urgent medical care amid coronavirus outbreakOur family has been trying to keep ourselves upbeat, occupied and productive while on quarantine. We’ve gone for walks, scavenger hunts, done schoolwork, played ... we’ve...
Setting up a schedule for your child amid coronavirus outbreakFor many mothers the coronavirus outbreak is a new frontier.
How to work from home -- and actually get things done, even when your kids are home, tooWorking from home is one thing -- but working remotely when you have children or teenagers around? That’s a whole new situation for some.
Field trips from home: All the places your kids can ‘visit’ virtuallyIt seems as though a lot of parents are in the same boat right now: School has been postponed or canceled for at least a few weeks (so far), and WHAT IN THE WORLD are we ...
Can kids still have play dates or visit places, considering the coronavirus situation?Answering some questions parents are having as they try and balance keeping their kids safe and active during shutdowns associated with the coronavirus outbreak.
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...
9 TV-free ideas for when you’re stuck indoors with your kidsStaying cooped up inside all day can be hard, especially if that means getting trapped indoors with your children.
Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dadsHave you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? “Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.”
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...
Oakland University supports classes to help parents in PontiacParents often say they wish there was a class to help teach parents what to expect when you have a child and now that class exists.
Vaping devices: Here’s what parents should knowVaping devices have changed drastically from when vaping began. A modern vaping device is as small as a nonrefillable stick that may look like a USB drive at first glance...
Dangers of vaping: A resource guide for parentsVaping has often been advertised as an alternative to smoking cigarettes, but its rise among kids and teens has created a new smoking concern.
Is parents’ phone use to blame for kids’ excessive screen time?According to a new study, parents make nearly 4,000 mistakes by the time kids are ready to leave the house, but are some of those mistakes unintentional? What's the Buzz ...
