How to help keep your child safe and healthy this school year
PHOTO CAPTION: American Medical Association President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., and his son Ethan. (StatePoint) As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important...
Category : Family and Kids
Community invited to First Day of School Clap In to take place August 21
Beecher Community Schools recently announced the first day of school for Dailey Elementary is Monday, August 21, 2023. The Beecher district would like to invite...
The Really Cool Comic Con is back!
By Tanya Terry The largest summer comic con in Michigan is returning to Flint this weekend! Michael Blagborne, event coordinator for the Really Cool Comic...
4 tips for parents to support their future all-stars
Photos courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) Some of the fondest childhood memories for many people include practicing sports, game days and teammates turned friends....
Family Fun with a Pop Kid-friendly snacks and treats perfect for sharing
(Family Features) When hunger strikes and family fun calls for a snack to keep the excitement going, take your kiddos to the kitchen to whip...
Ruth Mott Foundation commits $1.2M to Rx Kids initiative for direct payments to Flint mothers from pregnancy through child’s first year
FLINT, Michigan (July 20, 2023) – The Ruth Mott Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $1.2 million to Michigan State University for Rx Kids, an initiative...
Medicaid and CHIP help families access mental health services for kids
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) SeventyFour / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) The state of mental health among youth continues to be of public concern. According...
8th Annual Flint Youth Film Festival taking place in person and online July 17-July 30!
By Tanya Terry Starting July 17 and running through July 30, iMichigan Productions will host the 8th Annual Flint Youth Film Festival, to help encourage...
Kildee announces over $31 million for early childhood education in Mid-Michigan
Federal Grant will Support Genesee and Saginaw Head Start Programs FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal grants to fund three Head Start education...
Movies Under the Stars returns for summer of 2023
Free family friendly film series starting in July Flint, Mich. – Communities First, Inc. has hosted Movies Under the Stars for the past nine summers...