Michigan childhood vaccine rates slip below 70%
Michigan's largest city, Detroit, has one of the lowest childhood immunization rates in the state, dropping below 50%.
Multiple parents charged in separate nonfatal shootings of children
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged multiple parents in the nonfatal shooting incidents involving their children.
Experts believe increase in eating disorders in teens caused by the pandemic
Experts say reactions to the pandemic like isolation, not having a schedule, and not staying occupied could be the reason for the increased number of eating disorders seen in teens.
Michigan launches new task force that targets racial disparities in state's foster care
"The over-representation of children of color in foster care in Michigan is unacceptable and demands a fundamental change in our system," said one of the chairs of the new task force.
West Bloomfield Fire Marshal gives virtual fire safety lesson in the kitchen
With so many children learning from home due to COVID-19, that means more children may be in the kitchen cooking, and for West Bloomfield Township Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist, that’s a concern.
More than 40 razor blades found on Michigan playground
Eaton Rapids has closed all playgrounds after more than 40 razor blades in at least two parks on Monday, September 21.
Kids don't get enough exercise. Here's one U-M Kinesiology professor's solution
Kids need 60 minutes of exercise a day to maintain a healthy body - but only a fraction get the recommended amount. Rebecca Hasson, an associate professor of Kinesiology is spurring a movement of online videos to help young kids stay in shape.
Virtual at-home workouts with Detroit Country Day PE teachers
Detroit Country Day PE teachers Matt Gunsorek and Chris Hughes have some fun at-home workouts to keep your little ones moving.
Southeast Michigan partnership that donates food to hungry kids takes cereal drive virtual
For the last 10 years, the Children's Hospital of Michigan Professional Nurse Council has partnered with Gleaners Community Good Bank to provide children with a daily meal over the summer. While the in-person efforts have been hampered by COVID-19, that's not stopping the partnership from efforting to feed hungry kids.
Giving birth during a pandemic is scary and difficult. Starfish Family Services makes that easier
A nurse family partnership that was serving low-income families expecting children had to adapt its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn't mean the help isn't still available.
How to handle increased screen time with kids during pandemic lockdown
"We have never needed our screens more than ever right now, so how do we balance needing them and wanting them and it's so confusing for everybody," she said.
Metro Detroit teens simulated texting while driving - it didn't go well
Teens from two metro Detroit high schools got to simulate just how distracted their driving becomes while texting.
Tampa toddler makes miracle recovery after near-drowning last week
A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.
Screen time among toddlers has skyrocketed — and exposure is beginning in infancy, NIH study suggests
The amount of time that children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing alarmingly, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Albany and the New York University Langone Medical Center.
Planes, trains and automobiles: Tips to travel safe this holiday
The holiday season is here, and during this busy travel time the risk of danger increases.
Backpacks, bikes and buses: keeping kids safe this schoolyear
Going back to school is an exciting time of year for kids. The Kohl's Injury Prevention Program at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Safe Kids Metro Detroit want to keep your kids safe this school year.
Laundry pods: More cleaning power and more danger to children
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, liquid laundry packets contain concentrated detergent and pose a poisoning threat to children.
Preventing child injury, death from falling furniture
Joann Moss, an injury prevention coordinator at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, joins us in studio.