Articles tagged:Parenting

Posted: Sun May 6 5:58 a.m. by Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter
Track your child: Ann Arbor couple develop software to digitize day care centers

When Melissa Jorgensen's 5-month-old daughter, Addison, recently fell ill with a bronchial infection, Melissa needed to ensure her daughter was being properly cared for at day care.

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Posted: Sun Apr 1 3:44 p.m. by Kyle Meinke Michigan football reporter
Kenny Demens, Michigan's reigning leading tackler, practicing with cast on left arm

Michigan linebacker Kenny Demens is sporting a hard cast on his left hand/wrist, as seen in a video of Saturday's closed scrimmage that was posted by the school.

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Posted: Wed Mar 14 6 a.m. by Angela Verges AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
March is National Nutrition Month - Help your child prepare healthy snacks

National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). Its goal is to promote nutrition awareness and education. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has issued a challenge for people to make healthy food choices this month. The theme for Nutrition Month is ...

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Posted: Mon Mar 12 3:58 p.m. by Lee Higgins Crime and courts reporter

Ann Arbor police said an intoxicated man who initially refused to pay a cab fare hit an officer Thursday night as she helped him into an ambulance. Thomas Neely, 25, of Ann Arbor was arraigned Saturday at the Washtenaw County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct and two counts ...

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Posted: Thu Feb 23 6 a.m. by Angela Verges AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Poetry cafe teaches kids lessons about language, self-expression

The poetry café was the culminating event for Ms. Whiston's seventh grade students at South Arbor Academy. After their unit on poetry, parents were invited to hear students recite published poems as well as their own creations. The atmosphere was perfectly set with lamp light, flickering faux candles and kids ...

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Posted: Tue Feb 21 5:30 a.m. by Kerry Novick AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Dear Readers,I have been writing this column for more than 18 months now, and it has been a wonderful experience to hear from parents grappling with the ups and downs of everyday life. You have taught me a great deal. I hope that I have been able to increase your ...

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Posted: Thu Feb 16 11 a.m. by Nick Baumgardner Sports Reporter
Michigan basketball orders a 'Maize Out' for Ohio State game, other activities and prizes planned

The Maize Rage student section won't have to worry about its apparel for Saturday. Michigan officials are calling for a 'Maize Out' at the Crisler Center.

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Posted: Thu Feb 16 6 a.m. by Angela Verges AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Teach your kids fun facts about U.S. presidents

It’s almost Presidents’ Day, a good time to test the kids on their U.S. history. On a recent car ride, I decided to quiz my teen son on the number of presidents he could name. His off the cuff response was, “Lincoln, Washington, Obama, Reagan, Bush, Teddy Roosevelt…” He was ...

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Posted: Wed Feb 15 6 a.m. by Ann Arbor Art Center
Make your own Tiffany Glass

In this activity, you and your child can create a beautiful Tiffany Glass work using just a few art supplies. The History of Tiffany GlassTiffany Glass is the product of American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. Inspired by Roman and Syrian glass creations, Tiffany began creating stained glass works ...

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Posted: Tue Feb 14 12:26 p.m. by Jenn McKee Entertainment Journalist, AnnArbor.com
Happy Valentine's Day, babies! And toddlers!

Do you participate in the weird, self-perpetuating, down-the-rabbit-hole annual holiday ritual of parents - OK, fine, mothers, primarily - who have little ones in daycare, and thus have kids that are instructed in the ways of Valentine’s Day before they can even crawl?

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Posted: Fri Feb 10 6 a.m. by Angela Verges AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Seven years ago this month, I was diagnosed as having arterial fibulation. I experienced irregular heartbeats on several occasions before the diagnosis, but didn't really know what was happening. My first thought was, "I'm not even 40 years old." As I reflect on my irregular heartbeat episodes, I am reminded ...

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Posted: Tue Feb 7 10:48 a.m. by Kerry Novick AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Dear Kerry, My 8-year-old son's teacher says he has ADHD and wants me to get the doctor to give him Ritalin. I am worried that he is getting into trouble at school and may fall behind. It feels terrible that he has something wrong with him. But I'm not sure ...

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Posted: Thu Jan 26 6 a.m. by Angela Verges AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day and how can the kids get involved?

It is almost time for the groundhog to make his appearance. As tradition would have it, Groundhog Day is celebrated on Feb. 2 each year. Before Groundhog Day began as we know it, Germans who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1800s brought many traditions. According to Mother Nature Network, one ...

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Posted: Wed Jan 25 5:40 a.m. by Lorrie Shaw AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Pet Photo Friday: show off your furry and feathered friends

The snowy weather has provided an ideal opportunity and find things to do outdoors — and that goes for companion animals, too! Did you get in a little sledding perhaps, or a fun walk? With these bitterly cold days, some pets just preferred being close to the fire. Knowing that ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 24 5:30 a.m. by Kerry Novick AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Dear Kerry,My little one seems to be scared about so many things. Since he turned 4, bedtimes are harder and new situations are too. I worry about whether he is managing all right or if there is more we could do to help him.—BL, Farmington Dear BL,Everybody gets worried sometimes. ...

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