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The Parenting Trap: Why Kids Need Love And Limits
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (264+ words) Social media is buzzing about it. A new trend in parenting called gentle parenting. But what does it mean? "Well, really it's a lot of emotion coaching, so really labeling the child's emotion," said Cari Alvarez, PhD, Clinical child psychologist,…...
Beat The Feb Funk: Speak Smart To Your Kids
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (53+ words) Teachers have a name for February " they call it "Slump Month." Research shows this is when students" motivation, mood, and even grades can dip mid-school year. Beat The Feb Funk: Speak Smart To Your Kids Mother charged in Flint Twp....
Teen starts nonprofit to encourage volunteerism
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (450+ words) FENTON, Mich. (WNEM) " A 15-year-old high school student is on a mission to inspire her peers to make a difference. Eliana Galgoci, a freshman at Fenton High School, has been volunteering since she was four years old. "Simple things like…...
MI lawmakers debut legislation to limit screen time for kids
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (41+ words) MI lawmakers debut legislation to limit screen time for kids'wnem.com MI lawmakers debut legislation to limit screen time for kids Flu cases rise sharply among Mid-Michigan children as season hits early Grand Blanc Twp. passes moratorium on data centers...
Covenant HealthCare celebrates its first baby of 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (131+ words) Covenant HealthCare celebrates its first baby of 2026WNEM SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) " Covenant HealthCare Children's Hospital is celebrating its first baby born in 2026. AJ was born at 5:49 a.m. on Jan. 1, the Hospital said. He weighed seven pounds and six ounces. The hospital…...
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital welcomes its first baby of 2026
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (143+ words) Henry Ford Genesys Hospital welcomes its first baby of 2026WNEM GRAND BLANC TWP., Mich. (WNEM) " A Mount Morris family is starting off the new year with their new baby, who was also Henry Ford Genesys Hospital's first baby born in 2026. Conner…...
Hurley Children’s Hospital holding radiothon to help care for children, families
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (194+ words) FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) " A local children's hospital is asking for your help during the season of giving. Hurley Children's Hospital is holding the "Let's Make Miracles" Radiothon presented by Dort Financial Credit Union, asking for donations to help bring medical…...
SNAP, WIC benefits at risk during government shutdown
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (301+ words) (CNN) " Millions of people who rely on food stamps and family aid through federal programs could be at risk of losing assistance during the government shutdown. The funding was cut off on Sept. 30. These crucial programs are now relying on…...
Studies reveal effectiveness of cash prescription for new and pregnant moms
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Stunning results on the Flint-founded Rx Kids which is a first of its kind program providing cash prescriptions to new and pregnant moms. The program started in January of 2024. It provides $1,500 to mothers during pregnancy and $500 per…...
Saginaw Public Schools to host Back to School Rally promoting mental health awareness
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (135+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Saginaw Public Schools (SPS) announced that they are hosting a Back to School Rally to promote mental health awareness. The rally is a family and community district-wide event, ... SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Saginaw Public Schools (SPS) announced that…...