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Lansing, Michigan is home to many attractions designed for families with children and teenagers in mind. The Michigan State University Museum is a relatively popular attraction consisting of three levels of exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to world cultures.¹ By planning a day trip to the location, a family will have access to a highly educational attraction geared toward children. Located between two popular children-friendly attractions is a two-mile trail with a scaled down version of the solar system, known as Planet Walk. This trail contains educational lessons on the sun and the planets, as well as each one's location from the sun. Feel free to grab your family and take this educational two-mile hike as you venture from one great attraction to another. At one end, Potter Park Zoo is opened all year and features over 400 animals from across the world. The area surrounding zoo also offers many amenities for entertaining children such as an animal petting area and pony rides. At the other end, Impression 5 Science Center is an interactive, hand-on science attraction in which children of all ages can explore concepts such as electricity and magnetism.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Lansing

Providing parents with the tools and information they need to effectively raise their children is the primary goal of Great Start Ingham. Great Start offers various programs for parents, including classes specifically for mothers and fathers. Their Reflections course helps women develop proactive strategies for dealing with the stressors of parenthood. The Proud Fathers Program helps dads promote strong relationships with his children and their mother. Other courses address specific topics, such as infant health care, nutrition, communication, and setting high expectations for one's children. Call 517-244-1384 for additional details.²

Youth For Christ is a non-profit organization that reaches out to pregnant and parenting teens to provide them with the resources they need to become self-sufficient. In addition to providing training programs to foster the development of appropriate and healthy parenting strategies, Youth For Christ also encourages teen parents to continue their education. Life skills classes and mental health support services are also offered to ensure teens have all the tools they need to be healthy, independent, successful parents. To learn more about these services, call 517-282-7175.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Lansing families that are in crisis can receive emergency services provided by St. Vincent Catholic Charities. The organization oversees programs for just about every need, from foster care services for children who need a stable home, to housing programs for the homeless, to refugee resettlement services. Various mental health services are available as well, including groups on anger management, addiction recovery, and grief.⁴ Other family assistance programs are offered by Child and Family Charities. Many of their services are prevention-based and focus on helping children and families build skills that ensure abuse, neglect, and legal troubles do not become a part of their lives. The charity also offers free mental health screenings for children and teenagers to facilitate early identification of any mental health issues.⁵ For more detailed information about these programs, call St. Vincent Catholic Charities at 517-323-4734 or Child and Family Charities at 517-882-4000.

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References

1. Michigan State University Museum. (2017). Exhibitions. Retrieved from http://museum.msu.edu/?q=exhibit
2. Great Start Ingham. (2016). Parenting Classes. Retrieved from http://inghamgreatstart.org/parenting-classes/
3. Youth For Christ. (2017). Teen Parents. Retrieved from http://lansingyfc.net/ministries/teen_parents1/
4. St. Vincent Catholic Charities. (2009). Services. Retrieved from http://www.stvcc.org/STVCC/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=9
5. Child and Family Charities. (2016). Services. Retrieved from http://childandfamily.org/services.html

Lansing is a city that is located in multiple counties- Clinton County and Ingham County and Eaton County in Michigan. It has a land area of 39.12 square miles and a water area of 0.63 square miles.  The population of Lansing is 115,056 people with 48,414 households and a median annual income of $35,563. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Lansing are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Lansing may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Lansing public health department.