Washtenaw Area Council For Children

06/13/2026

https://youtu.be/dIsmgZpPRFU?si=i8TVCaeLwvigKUCv

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/safesleep

06/12/2026

Online gaming has become increasingly popular with children and adults of all ages and genders in recent years. There is a vast array of game-types available online ranging from massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) (an online game with large numbers of players, often playing in a common open world, enabling players to cooperate and compete with each other) to digital arcades and sports games. Gaming has been shown to have positive effects on social skills and problem-solving, but it is not an activity completely without risks.

https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/topics/gaming

06/11/2026

Drowning was the 3rd leading cause of unintentional fatal injury among children ages 0-17 in Michigan. Let's be INTENTIONAL this year and get swim lessons for all so that everyone can enjoy their summer vacation while keeping cool!

https://www.washtenaw.org/2815/Swim-Lessons

06/10/2026

Teaching body safety empowers children to understand that their bodies belong to them. We teach it to establish personal boundaries, foster an understanding of consent, prevent abuse, and ensure they know which adults to turn to if they ever feel unsafe.

Five tips for healthy boundaries that show trust and respect.

06/09/2026

What to Do
If you or someone you know has been victimized through the use of G*I to create a n**e or sexually explicit image or video, you should report it to law enforcement and to the CyberTipline. NCMEC is here to help. You can also use these tips and the resources below to help prevent harm caused by exploitative use of G*I technology.

https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/topics/generative-ai

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

In this video, we share a few things that you can do to prepare for safe sleep for your baby.

Remember, chances of suffocation and sleep-related infant death go way down if you:
a. Always put your baby down to sleep on the back
b. Use a firm sleep surface, like a crib, bassinet, or pack-and-play
c. Don’t put anything in your baby’s sleep area
i. No soft toys, blankets, pillows, or bumper pads
d. Breastfeed, when possible; and
e. Share your room, not your bed.

Visit www.michigan.gov/safesleep to learn more. To explore home visiting programs in your area, visit www.mihomevisiting.com In this video, we share a few th...

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Educational Summer Camps held by Community Action Network (CAN) of Ann Arbor

CAN operates free six-week Educational Summer Camps. These free K-6 programs aim to provide a safe space for students to build meaningful relationships while developing academic and social-emotional skills.

06/06/2026

Screened devices are a common part of everyday activities. From using the self-checkout station at the grocery store to reading your favorite author's new book on a tablet, time spent using screened devices is more than just the TV or smartphone.

While screens are a part of today's culture, there are health benefits related to reducing screen time, including improved physical health, decreased obesity and more time to play and explore.

Screened devices are common, but there are health benefits to reducing screen time. Get six tips to help your family trim screen time.