LANSING – For thousands of Michigan families, finding child care is not just difficult: It can determine whether parents can keep their jobs at all. About two thirds of children in the state under age 6 – more than 400,000 kids – have all their parents in the workforce, making child care ...
ALPENA - Pregnant patients have a new option for prenatal care in northeast Michigan. MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and Alcona Health Center are partnering in The CenteringPregnancy program, which will bring together a group of eight to 10 pregnant patients who are all due around the same ...
LANSING – The number of homeschooled children in the state is on the rise, according to a report from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. That’s because more parents are looking for ways to make their children’s education more individualized, said Andrea Larsen, a ...
Last time, I touched base on the importance of community theatre in rural communities. It connects people across the miles and brings them together for live performances that include their friends, neighbors, and family. Acting isn’t for everyone. Being on stage can be terrifying and ...
ALPENA — There will be a used book sale hosted by the MyMichigan volunteers on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. In the lobby of the hospital. The volunteers are also accepting gently-used hard and soft cover novels, kids books, and cookbooks. Textbooks or magazines will not be ...
