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The 10 most read stories of 2018 from Michigan Nightlight
The 10 most read stories of 2018 from Michigan Nightlight
Melinda Clynes
Thursday, December 27, 2018
We're sharing a year of great content with Michigan Nightlight's top 10 most-read stories.
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Intergenerational centers create magic one interaction at a time
Intergenerational centers create magic one interaction at a time
Leandra Nisbet
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Though it is not typical to see both the elderly and infants engaging with one another, intergenerational programs have found a way to bring them together and add value for both sides.
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Scholarships for women pay for tuition, fees � and life's emergencies
Scholarships for women pay for tuition, fees � and life's emergencies
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, December 27, 2018
For women who struggle financially to get their college degree there's help to be found through the Women’s Education Coalition.
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Self-care is key for parents coping with mental illness
Self-care is key for parents coping with mental illness
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Parenting can bring the best of times and the worst. Self-care can be the key to parenting success, especially for parents with mental health issues.
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On-site childcare contributes to employee welfare
On-site childcare contributes to employee welfare
Melinda Clynes
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Childcare located right at the workplace may be the ultimate convenience for working parents. In the third article of our series on alternative childcare options for working families, read about Detroit institutions that offer on-site childcare.
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A friend's help during desperate times led to Women's Co-op of Battle Creek
A friend's help during desperate times led to Women's Co-op of Battle Creek
Mark Wedel
Thursday, November 29, 2018
A humble store represents the foundation of the Co-op of Battle Creek's existence: women helping other women get by during hard times.
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Three generations of family contribute to southwest Detroit butcher shop
Three generations of family contribute to southwest Detroit butcher shop
Kate Roff
Thursday, November 29, 2018
A few years ago, Salvador Enriquez nearly closed down his business, Carniceria Guadalajara. But his daughter saw the potential for growth and convinced the Mexican immigrant to expand his butcher shop instead.
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