Recent Relationships Articles
The latest Netflix hit, 13 Reasons Why is based on a novel of the same name by Jay Asher. It chronicles fictional teenager Hannah Baker's death by suicide. Before her death, Hannah records a series of 13 tapes, blaming people—and providing reasons—for her death....
Divorce is hard on everyone—the couple involved, the extended families, the family friends and especially the children. Add fur, four paws and a wagging tail to the mix? Things get hairy real quick. When it comes to divorce, laws involving shared custody,...
We all know THAT Person at work—the one whose personality doesn't really click with yours. Or anyone else's, for that matter, which makes spending an entire work day, a portion of the day, or even the 20-minute morning brief with them ... difficult. Instead of...
In our busy lives, it's easy for adults to forget the importance of kindness—much less kids, who are focused on playing with friends or their new iPad app. Yet even the smallest act of kindness makes us happier. According to recent studies, when we're kind to another...
Do you know a youth basketball player who is committed to teamwork and lives a healthy, active life? He or she could win a once-in-a-lifetime experience for their team at the Detroit Pistons game on March 19, 2017. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is...
Loud noises, bright lights and crowded spaces: Individuals affected by autism face a number of challenges in public. The Grand Rapids Children's Museum (GRCM), however, believes everyone has the right to play—and that right extends to those affected by autism. On...
Trailing spouse. Corporate spouse. Accommodating partner. None of these terms are complimentary. I prefer traveling spouse or, better yet, traveling family. Our family doesn't stay in one place for long. We've just completed our third—and by no means last—corporate...
Now, more than ever, our children face a number of potential challenges in their education. Any number of obstacles may be "working against" them: learning disabilities, bullying, anxiety, special needs, physical illnesses, short-term crises or simply being labeled as...
'Twas the night before Christmas ... and if you or someone in your family are settling your baby down for a long winter's nap while you're traveling for the holidays, it's important to make sure there's always a safe space for your baby to sleep. One baby dies nearly...
The school cafeteria environment gives children the opportunity to expand their palate, sample unfamiliar foods and learn to make healthy food choices independently. Recently implemented federal regulations now require cafeterias to offer more fruit, vegetables and...