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Vaccines Children Need: Recommendations for Ages 0-2

Vaccines for infants and children save lives. Globally, it’s estimated that 2 million to 3 million deaths are prevented each year thanks to childhood vaccination efforts. In the U.S., experts estimate childhood vaccines among each birth cohort prevent 20 million illnesses and more than 40,000 deaths.  From birth to age two years of age, health officials recommend infants and toddlers receive vaccinations on a… 

Family Valentine’s Day Events in Metro Detroit: 2023 Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Things-To-Do Near Me

We have a bunch of events listed below for Valentine’s Day in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties for your family! If you are looking for some date night ideas, check our our Biggest Guide to Cool, Fun, & Original Date Night Ideas in Metro Detroit or some other Date Night Ideas we have. You can also plan a special… 

Back to School Mental Health Checkups

Children and teens have undergone considerable change and turmoil during the past two years. While student mental health was an existing concern, the pandemic exacerbated the problem and youth mental health has worsened, according to experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic; and… 

Intergenerational Impact of Suicide on Children and Families (National Suicide Prevention Month)

Suicide is a complex topic and often results from multiple coinciding factors in a person’s life. When a parent takes their own life, the impact can reach across generations of their family. As September is National Suicide Prevention Month, it offers an opportunity to examine why seeking help for mental health concerns is so important and to understand the lasting…