It’s spring break so Mi Families is having a quiet week.  Mi Families (“my families”) facilitates programs for families, and those who work with families.  One of our programs is Adventure Academy. This education through recreation adventure is for our youngest…

Mi Families (“my families”) facilitates programs for families and those who work with families. We offer provider trainings, host family events and develop activities for youth.  One of our youth programs is Adventure Academy.  Adventure Academy is a top-rated child…

A student recently talked about how they don’t like being told they are “special.”  Often “special” is used as a term that makes kids feel different in a negative, not able, not special way.  He also pointed out that if…

Mi Families LLC (“my families”) provides programs for families and those who work with families.  Trainings are facilitated for providers, parent workshops are offered, family events are planned, and youth services are developed – with the help of our family focused…

Patience.  It’s the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. It is a skill many adults need lessons on.  Waiting is hard.  Especially for spring in Northern Michigan.  I embrace the snow and…