https://www.wcmu.org/tags/children Children en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:34:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-reading-program-offers-literacy-solution-at-the-doctors-office Reach Out and Read Michigan is an evidence-based reading program offered at participating pediatricians' offices throughout the state, including central and northern Michigan. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:34:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-reading-program-offers-literacy-solution-at-the-doctors-office Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/mid-michigan-union-shatters-previous-toys-for-tots-donation-record Workers also donated 351 bicycles, far surpassing last year's record of 217. Nearly every bike came with a helmet. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:49:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/mid-michigan-union-shatters-previous-toys-for-tots-donation-record Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-21/state-officials-say-guns-are-number-one-cause-of-death-for-children-gun-locks-could-help The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan State Police are encouraging people to pick up free gun locks as part of an effort to raise awareness about safe gun storage. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:08:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-21/state-officials-say-guns-are-number-one-cause-of-death-for-children-gun-locks-could-help Nargis Rahman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/brownbag072224 Grocery stores in northwest Lower Michigan are getting extra brown bags this month— the 35th annual fundraising campaign for Child and Family Services. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:19:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/brownbag072224 Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/soccer071924 TOPSoccer offers soccer lessons for kids who have disabilities. It is a 30-year-old national youth sports organization. In Midland, TOPSoccer head coach Tamara Hageage shares her experience coaching the kids. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:08:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/soccer071924 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/triathlon072124 Youth Triathlon in Midland continues the annual tradition and attracts more than 200 racers this year. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/triathlon072124 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/grief071524 Children's Grief Center says one out of 11 kids in Michigan experience a loss of a parent of a sibling by the age of 18. Children's Grief Center offers peer support groups to help on the children's healing journeys. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:56:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/grief071524 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-21/midland-organization-helps-children-parents-process-grief Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region offers support for people experience the loss of a loved one. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:46:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-21/midland-organization-helps-children-parents-process-grief Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-20/lead-testing-bills-pass-legislature Bills to require doctors to screen young children for lead poisoning passed the Michigan Legislature Tuesday. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:04:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-20/lead-testing-bills-pass-legislature Colin Jackson | MPRN