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Remember those devastating learning losses that began during the pandemic? Turns out, they began years before COVID-19. Some states are finally turning things around.

The bill package would stop kids from using social media without parental consent, ban targeted advertising directed at kids, and create new restrictions on AI chatbots available to children.

For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

Rx Kids will pay $1,500 to Detroit mothers during pregnancy and another $500 per month during the first six months of their baby’s life.Dr. Mona Hanna, associate dean for Public Health at Michigan State University, directs the program. She said it’s “medicine” rather than “charity.”

Bring the whole family together this holiday season with our curated list of must-see family-friendly holiday movies! From timeless classics and animated adventures to new releases filled with festive cheer, these heartwarming films are perfect for all ages.

There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Here's how.

First, we discuss the contents of a Michigan State University email about the institution's finances. Then, a visit from a Grand Rapids PBS icon. Plus, Bob Seger's 80th birthday and his legacy.

Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, discussed the current flu season and the signs of severe flu people should be aware of in their own families.

It's a combination of Mycoplasma-related pneumonia, a surge of whooping cough, a record number of pediatric flu deaths, and the start of RSV season that's raising concerns about overwhelming pediatric resources again.

Michigan food safety educator said manufacturers guarantee the treat is safe to eat for up to 12 months. The trick is limiting how much you have and storing it correctly.