Explore West Michigan (and the World) from Your Couch

Explore West Michigan (and the World) from Your Couch

During this time of being confined to our homes, cabin fever inevitably rears its head. Reward yourself for being safe and making responsible choices by checking out these ways to explore West Michigan—and the world—from the safety of your own home. Critter Barn The...
Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for...
Part Two: How to Best Support a Grieving Pet Parent

Part Two: How to Best Support a Grieving Pet Parent

In Part One of this two-part post, we explored the strong emotions that can be tied to losing a pet and gained a better understanding of the pain some experience. Continuing my conversations with recently grieving friends Kurt, Libby, and Amy, this follow-up provides...
5 Ways Teens Can Keep It Cool During COVID-19

5 Ways Teens Can Keep It Cool During COVID-19

This is a hard time for teenagers. They are at the age when they’d much rather be doing their own thing, away from home and with their friends. Here are some ideas—other than homework, bored games (get it?) and video games—that will keep them busy and engaged....