A Little Less Screen, A Little More Together!
Screens can be helpful. They can give families a break, help during busy moments, or be part of a routine. The Digital Diet is not about being perfect or getting […]
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Health & Wellness Spotlight: Building Independence & Resilience
September Focus: Try Something New! Trying new things–even small ones–helps young children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and pride in what they can do. Simple ways to encourage independence: Let them […]
Why STEM Matters More Than Ever (And How to Make It Fun for Kids)
Scroll through any screen your child has access to, and you’ll see it, a flood of fast, colorful, and endlessly entertaining content. Dance videos, memes, gaming clips, quick-hit challenges… It’s […]
Health & Wellness Spotlight: Back to School & Mental Health
Heading back to school can bring excitement–and anxiety. A recent survey found that 87% of parents with children under 18 report stress or anxiety during the back-to-school season. If your […]
Summer Learning Activities with Delta Kids and Michigan Learning Channel
Beat the summer slide with fun learning activities! Explore the outdoors through activities and books, collect summer memories and participate in alternatives to screen time. Have your children set aside […]
May is Michigan Moves Month
May is Michigan Moves Month–a perfect time to celebrate healthy habits as a family! Fun fact: About 1 in 4 kids nationwide meet the daily goal of 60 minutes of […]
Breastfeeding Can Be Challenging… How Can Mom’s Coach/Partner Help?
Sometimes coaches/partners can feel a little helpless when it comes to breastfeeding since only mom can actually provide breastmilk for her infant. But the truth is, mom’s ability to successfully breastfeed […]
Parenting Podcast for Dads: No Perfect Dad
No Perfect Dad – Being a dad is more than barking orders and grilling. “No Perfect Dad” shares conversations between dad’s that don’t always get it right, but who never […]
A Father’s Advice – The Community of Dad’s
A Father’s Advice The Community of Dad’s <— Listen to audio recording Imagine yourself sitting at home, sitting on the couch, enjoying a bowl of popcorn or chips or whatever late […]
A Father’s Advice – Parenting: Easy, Isn’t It?
A Father’s Advice Parenting: Easy, Isn’t It? <— Listen to audio recording I was recently scrolling through my social media feed (that’s long hand for “Facebook”) and my eyes […]
A Father’s Advice: Are You Listening?
A Father’s Advice: Are You Listening? “If you can: start giving bad habits up and start being yourself. Now is the time to do it, because if you start, it […]
Pregnancy, Birth… And Dads? Dads’ Crucial Role in the Childbearing Year
Photographs are courtesy of Kendra Renee Photography Pregnancy, Birth… And Dads? Dads’ Crucial Role in the Childbearing Year Ah, pregnancy and birth. What a beautiful time in our lives […]
Why Dad Matters: Part 2 — Research Piece
“STAR WARS! STAR WARS! STAR WARS!” My boys chanted these words until I relented. I grabbed the FireStick remote, flipped to Disney+ and clicked on Episode II: Attack of the […]
WHY DAD MATTERS: Part 1 – Experience/Opinion Piece
Author’s note: this is a two-part post. Part one will focus on the author’s own experience and opinion. Part two will dive into some data research in order to build […]