Parenting
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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Michigan Dems pitch ‘Freedom to Plan’ bills to lower cost of birth control
Two new bills are designed to break down financial barriers to over-the-counter birth control and help lower costs for families in Michigan.
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5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
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How Michigan families can benefit from these 20 state health programs this summer
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting two free virtual baby fairs in July for new or expecting families—here’s what you need to know.
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A Ferndale woman used IVF to have a family—and to help others in Michigan have kids, too
A Michigander built the family she always dreamed of thanks to in-vitro fertilization—how lawmakers want to protect her children and others.
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Bills prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination pass House committee
A five-bill package that would prevent landlords from denying renters based on their source of income passed through the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
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Michigan parents and lawmakers want to help teachers help dyslexic kids
Getting Michigan’s teachers more concrete resources to help students with dyslexia—through new legislation.
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Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
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Families of mass shooting victims and survivors call for education on new safe storage laws
Parents of victims and survivors of recent school shootings are calling on Michigan lawmakers to educate residents on safe storage for weapons.
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Whitmer fights back against lawsuit targeting reproductive rights in Michigan
A motion filed this week in federal court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to protect the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.
