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Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources

Building a Diverse Doula Workforce in Southeast Michigan

Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Press Release – July 5, 2022 The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) received grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand the Doula workforce to include more diverse representation to promote accessible, welcoming, culturally, and racially aligned labor support to address health disparities...
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Infant/ Recalls/ Safety

Infant Product Recalled

Infant/ Recalls/ Safety
Asweets recalls wood baby activity push walkers due to strangulation hazard. Consumers should immediately take the recalled walkers away from children, stop using them until repaired and contact Asweets for instructions on getting free replacement rear wheels.  Contact Asweets: Toll-free at 833-422-2028 By email at info@asweets.com Online at  www.wonderandwise.com/productrecalls/activitywalker 
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Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer

Summer Reading

Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children...
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Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events

Virtual Baby Fair – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask...
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Guest Post

What is Apraxia of Speech?

Guest Post
Childhood Apraxia of Speech, otherwise referred to as apraxia or verbal apraxia, is a label for a motor speech disorder that is affected by poor motor planning abilities.  Speech errors are not a result of muscle weakness, but rather, difficulty with coordination of the...
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Food/ Health/ Infant

Infant Formula Shortage

Food/ Health/ Infant
The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting website HealthyChildren.org answers the question: With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any? Keep in mind, this advice is strictly for URGENT situations. If you have any concerns about your baby’s nutrition, please talk with your...
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Health/ Safety
Health/ Safety
Allergy season is upon us. For many of us that means itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and a myriad of other irritating symptoms. But for millions of children, these seasonal (and other year-round) allergens can cause more serious complications. Across the United States, 5...