Having a child in the hospital is a nightmare for parents. Being in the hospital is frightening, often painful and sometimes boring for the kids. On top of that, for many young people the hospital stays are long and keep them away from school and leave few non-scary outlets for their imagination. They need an escape, […]
by Kresge Foundation Staff Detroit pediatrician, Dr. Nakia Williams, discusses the importance of treating the whole child and not just the illness. Internalized stress can exacerbate certain health conditions, like asthma (a prevalent condition in Detroit), and lead to behavioral issues. One problem can quickly become many. Williams shares those observations as a member of […]
Being in the hospital is no fun for anyone. Being in the hospital during the holidays is a drag. If you’re a kid, being in the hospital then is, well, beyond yucky. For kids hospitalized with cancer there is no choice. To give these kids a holiday to remember, on Dec. 7 Santa’s helpers at […]
Where do women of many hues and many sizes go to shop to look smashing? The first answer from a fashionista is “The Peacock Room,” owned and delightfully stocked by Rachel Lutz. Lutz delivers on price, fashion-forward style and ambiance in her store inside the Park Shelton, next door to the Detroit Institute of Arts. […]
It’s summer and the kids are out of school. For many of us the challenge is to find things for them to do to keep them healthy and busy during those months. But for many others, the challenge is how to feed their children breakfast. That’s true for more than half of Detroit’s children and […]