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Today is National Nurses Day, which kicks off National Nursing Week which always starts on May 6th and ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12th.  Nursing professionals skill and commitment have never been more apparent than it is now...
Postpartum mental health changes - including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis - occur in some women after giving birth. These changes present themselves with symptoms that vary widely from woman to woman. The symptoms becoming consuming and can make...
This post about an Active Shooter was written in 2017, well before the Oxford and Michigan State tragedies. Nonetheless, the topic is timely and the message is the same. Unfortunately - six years later - we are still having...
I am Sleep Divorced. What does that mean? You know those adorable stories about couples going to bed at the same time every night and other cute bedtime routines? They are such sweet anecdotes, especially during the month when...
I used to think talk therapy was a waste of time and not even worth trying. I was very certain of this despite never having actually participated in therapy. Then in 2022, I went through a traumatic birth that unleashed...
Thank you to Kristin VS for sharing her personal story of being born with Congenital Heart Disease. Guest posts are always welcome. Please send us a message at info@midmichiganmoms.com Being born with Congenital Heart Disease - specifically, Aortic Stenosis - was something...
My baby, Izabel, was 24 hours old when she was diagnosed with a heart condition and transported to a completely different hospital from me and her twin sister. The time after her birth and diagnosis was a confusing and painful...
It's Not Easy Being the Cow. For some of you, breastfeeding may be a glorious time spent gazing into your child's eyes, bonding, and feeling that connection that you're providing them with all they need. And for some of us,...
My Mother saved my heart. February is National Heart Month, and I've shared my story in honor of this national educational initiative, dedicated to cardiovascular health awareness.  Every evening for over two months, my frail six-year-old body would sit in...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan

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Mid-Michigan Splash Pads, Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks

Summer is nearly upon us, so grab your lemonade and check out our guide to Summer Water Fun In + Around Mid-Michigan! From beaches and swimming pools to splash pads and water parks; this is the BEST resource for all things water fun! Click the tabs below to find a specific type of water fun or check out the interactive map below!