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Don’t just watch: The benefits of engaging with your child at the children’s museum

Published on September 4, 2025
Parents and caregivers should engage with their children when visiting a children’s museum to maximize the benefits for a child’s overall development.
Back to school already? How to ease the transition from summer to school year

Published on August 18, 2025
It’s time to head back to school.
Summer spike: Children’s injuries surge in warm months—but most are preventable

Published on August 6, 2025
Sun, fun and a trip to the ER? Learn more about how to keep kids safe in the summer.
Talking with children about tragedies and violence

Published on July 24, 2025
Discover age-specific suggestions that can help guide conversations with children during and after tragedies.
Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series

Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14.
When the sirens sound: Talking with children about severe weather

Published on July 9, 2025
Unpredictable storms, loud thunder and flashes of lightening can be scary to children! Take time when the skies are clear to talk with your children about severe weather.
Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside

Published on June 23, 2025
Sometimes it’s just too hot for kids to play outside. Explore a few suggestions to keep your child from becoming bored while waiting for a heat wave to pass.
Tips to help children emotionally survive a natural disaster

Published on June 18, 2025
Strategies to help children emotionally cope with the devastation of natural disasters.
Staying active at any age: The importance of movement for health

Published on April 1, 2025
Movement is important, but as we age, we may notice limitations. Learn ways to stay active for overall health and wellbeing.
Avoid frustration, know how your child develops: Speech and language

Published on December 19, 2024
Reduce your parenting stress by becoming familiar with major developmental milestones.