Tie dye workshop focuses on making beanies for kids battling cancer

A Metro Detroit based charity wants you to ‘boo’ in a good way

Over the last decade, parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults, according to a new U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory.

As the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group's atrocities against Iraq's Yazidis approaches, a traumatized community is still in many ways convulsed by the legacy of the militants' onslaught.

Birdie’s Bookmobile making a difference in the heart of Detroit

Certified hair therapist gives summertime hair advice

Two married Detroit police officers have been charged with abusing the woman’s children, who are also the man’s stepchildren.

1 in 5 children will have a mental health concern

Slides, swings, and fun things to climb on are all classic elements of a childhood favorite playgrounds.

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

We’re in the thick of summer and the excitement of being done with the school year may have worn off. Now kids are approaching the “boredom” phase of their time off, so what can we do to keep them entertained at home and beyond? We spoke with Kerry Doman, the Founder of Little Guide Detroit to get her tips for a fun summer break.

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The Detroit Police Department has supplied the family of the three young children whose parents were the victims of a fatal incident.

Berkley police used a K-9 to find three children who had fled officers in a stolen car, jumped out at a dead end, and found places to hide.

The 2023 study found that parents pay $31,670 per year in Ann Arbor, with child care costing an average of $22,154 per year.

Saying no to your adult children, and a Delta high-tech Delta scam that targeted Local 4's Rhonda Walker.

Jill Biden hopes a temporary art exhibit at the White House helps educate visitors about the lives of military children.

Germany’s justice minister has launched plans to relax the country’s strict restrictions on family names — for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their children.

Before you dive in, you might want to make sure everyone in your family is water ready.

A live stage show for the popular show “Bluey” is coming to Fox Theatre in Detroit this April.

A mother and two children were found dead in Pontiac over the weekend, sparking an investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Give the gift of cozy nights

Funding will go towards several areas identified as needing additional support including prevention, mental health training courses, facilitating support for parents and coordinating mental health initiatives.

There’s a math subscription box for kids that originated here in Detroit.

Nestled in a west side Detroit neighborhood blocks from the Redford Township border is a school transforming the children that go there, and those within the community.

Facing an ongoing shortage of teachers, dozens of school districts across the state are launching a new program that would make it easier to be an educator in Michigan.

Faith Green opens up to Local 4′s Kimberly Gill about how she’s coping after the traumatic loss of her children six years ago at the hands of her ex-husband.

The state of Michigan is working to help meet the behavioral health needs of children in foster care.

Around 87,000 sets of children’s clothing are being recalled because the paint on the clothing contains levels of lead that pose a lead poisoning hazard.

“Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams” is returning to Beaumont, Royal Oak campus this December after a two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic.

What started 100 years ago with selling newspapers on the streets of Detroit to raise money to buy packages for children so they could wake up with a gift on Christmas is a tradition that’s still alive.

As we prepare to gather with our family and friends for Thanksgiving, many are understandably nervous about all the viruses that are circulating.

Jason: “We either have to leave right this second or we have to call an ambulance.”

Local 4 has obtained a video that shows what happened on a Chippewa Valley Schools bus where students were injured.

Local 4 obtained footage allegedly showing a Chippewa Valley school bus driver slamming on the brakes out of frustration last month. The sudden motion jolted the kids.

On a blustery cold night, dozens of community leaders and business executives spent the night sleeping outside on the grounds of Covenant House.

Installing child and infant car seats can be challenging for parents, yet proper installation can be a lifesaving measure.

Anyone who’s lost control while driving in wintry weather in Michigan knows that feeling. That stomach-drop feeling that usually accompanies most rides at Cedar Point.

Car seats and booster seats help protect infants and children in a crash.

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard are among the leaders who say something needs to be done as another problem surfaced Wednesday.

Three Ann Arbor YMCA learning centers will offer the national program.

It’s not uncommon to have mishaps occur at home, especially with young kids or animals. Jason Carr, co-host of “Live in the D” joined us to share some carpet cleaning hacks.

Are you looking for ways to kindle your child’s imagination? Kerry Doman with Little Guide Detroit joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about National STEM Day.

60,000 children are hospitalized with RSV every year and according to officials, there were more cases per week in October than any other week in 2020.

A mother is bringing attention to how emojis can be used as a secret code to purchase and sell drugs after she lost her son to a drug overdose.

Halloween in the D returned with trunk-or-treat events at police and fire stations across Metro Detroit.

There’s something for every child on your list

From a howling good time downtown to a haunted drive-thru, we’ve found four more ways to celebrate the holiday in Tree Town

Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 µg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.

Are you looking for some fun and simple Halloween activities to do with your kids? Kerry Doman, founder of Little Guide Detroit, joined Tati Amare on “Live In The D” to discuss how to make this season spooky for the whole family.

Nearly 6 million children were diagnosed with anxiety between 2016 and 2019, according to the CDC.

It has been touted as the safest ride outside the yellow bus, and several area school districts are partnering with a service called HopSkipDrive.

The Detroit Public School Community District is preparing for a crucial day for Michigan Public Schools.

A small business providing buses for tours, weddings, and even rides for school kids to field trips is trying to uplift its west side location on the city’s west side, but it also keeps becoming a target for break-ins.

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak.

Sip fine wine, and try local restaurants... all while helping to make kids’ dreams come true, at Detroit Uncorked.

Bus stop safety in Ypsilanti Township has left some people in high-traffic areas and lower visibility. New bus routes at Lincoln Consolidated Schools have parents concerned for their children’s safety.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit said they’ve already seen more children with gun injuries than last year.

“Art in the Element” took place at Meadow Brook from Sept. 8-11 but Halloween events for the whole family will be taking place right around the corner. Shannon O’Berski joined Tati Amore on “Live In The D” to discuss events taking place at Meadow Brook Hall this fall season.

It’s the deadliest drug threat in America, and it only took days for rainbow fentanyl to appear in Michigan after the DEA warned it was coming.

We asked local pediatricians to share the illnesses they’re expecting to see increase in school-age children this fall, which ones they’re most concerned about, and what advice they have for parents.

Health officials are concerned about children who aren’t getting their routine vaccinations, but now the Detroit Health Department is offering free immunization for children.

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the disease doesn’t get nearly enough attention.

The Detroit Bus Company is working on repairs Friday after thieves stole catalytic converters from the buses.

Some families in the Plymouth-Canton school district were surprised to learn within the past few days that bus services would not be available for their neighborhood for the upcoming school year.

A violent crash on the east side of Detroit sent a mother and her four children to the hospital.

It’s a little earlier start to the school year for the state’s largest school district, but Detroit schools will start the year fully staffed for the first time in a long time.

A Garden City man will stay behind bars for allegedly producing child pornography, police say.

The Belle Isle Giant Slide is closed as crews make adjustments to speed.

Parents worry for their child's safety due to distracted and rushed drivers at school drop-off and pick-up, according to a U-M poll.

Officials say that a 19-year-old man is in custody and charged for allegedly using the “Truth or Dare” game to trick children into sending nude photos and videos through Snapchat.

Going back to school can be exciting, and yet it can also be the cause of a case of the jitters. Students may feel stress and anxiety for many reasons, and we want to help families with the transition so we spoke to the experts at Mind Wellness Counseling.

Parent involvement is crucial to a child’s development, but being too involved can hinder it.

WDIV Insiders can enter to win a gift card from Forman Mills as part of their back-to-school campaign!

Enter to Win 4 passes to Gogh with Mom contest!

Traditional Western ideals often equate adulthood with parenthood, but a new study out of Michigan has found that’s not necessarily the case anymore.

Enter to Win 4 passes to Gogh with Mom contest!

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor is celebrating its 10th annual fundraiser.

Two children were injured after a car hit them and fled the scene on Sunday in Dearborn.

Named Nature Playscape, the multi-year project has several different features and areas, including a 32-foot slide, tunnel and exploration and building area.

New research shows that children actually grow taller when school is in session compared to the summer months.

Between Monday and August 19, Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers will make sure that children and teens -- who typically receive reduced-price or free school meals during the school year -- have access to nutritious food.

Researchers from U-M found a majority of apps contain tricks to keep children playing longer or make purchases.

A St. Clair County 11-month-old is one of three Michigan children included in the CDC’s acute hepatitis investigation. It’s that mysterious liver disease in children first identified in the U.K. and is now found in children across Europe and the U.S.

Experts are urging parents to beware of baby formula scams as they circulate on the internet.

The higher temperatures have more kids out and about in their neighborhoods, leaving many parents to worry about their children wandering into the street.

Many may sense it, but the numbers prove it: Active shooter incidents in the U.S. are becoming more and more common.

Today is National Missing Children’s Day, a day dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to make child safety a priority.

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act became law last week and is meant to improve efforts to make sure infants sleep in a safe environment.

For the first time in 20 years, the CDC updated its developmental milestones for children.

Many parents and caregivers across the U.S. are struggling to feed their infants due to a limited supply of baby formula on store shelves in what has become one of the latest consumer crises amid the pandemic.

It’s never too early to start teaching your children about money and how it is used every day.

The CDC is looking into the deaths of five children linked to the growing number of mysterious hepatitis cases in children.

Moms are always looking for something to keep the kids active and take a break from screen time, and there is one place in Metro Detroit that can help with that. The kids will be bouncing off the walls - in a good way- and the best part is mom can jump in on the fun too. Michelle Oliver takes us to Defy Detroit in Commerce Township.

Between June 10 and July 3, the KidZone tent will have free, nightly hands-on activities with community partners.

Help make learning fun by introducing your children to Homer.

Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.

Gro-town is a multimedia children’s endeavor geared to showing kids where food comes from and the importance of gardening.