Recent Relationships Articles
If your kids were asked, "Who is your mom's favorite?" what would they say? While parents might not want to admit it, it's likely that they do have a favorite child. "One message I have for parents is that they should quit feeling guilty about having a favorite. I...
Supporting our friends who are fellow parents often involves sharing and listening to stories of similar struggles: how you get your kids to do their homework or their chores, as well as stories of similar triumphs—potty-training, Little League championships, or...
After spending a minimum of eighteen years shuffling your kids to and from play dates, music, dance, and athletic pursuits, your youngest (or only) child graduates and the intense hands-on phase of parenting abruptly comes to a halt. In the quiet that ensues, it's not...
Listen to your dog. Our animal friends give, receive, and exude love and joy. Their antics bring smiles, groans, and frustration, though the smiles usually win out. For many of us, a treasured animal is an enormous part of our world—considered family, even. Pets and...
To commemorate the Fourth of July, families, friends, and neighbors will come together to celebrate over patriotic displays of fireworks. While many know the potential dangers of fireworks, it's easy to overlook safety measures when you're busy having fun. In 2012,...
"No more classrooms, no more books, no more ..." Waaaait a minute. No more books? Let's try that again: "No more classrooms, but take a look! All summer long, I'll be reading my books!" That's better. If that little ditty didn't scream "elementary teacher," I don't...
Dads come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life. Being "Dad" isn't just about who helped bring you into this world; it's about the men in our life who mean the most to us, who cared for us, who helped guide us. We may be all about West Michigan women, but we...
If your dad is anything like mine, he buys himself what he wants. There are no Father's Day or Christmas wish lists, because he's purchased it already (other than that monster tractor with a plow that my mother will just not agree to). Finding a gift that truly...
A springtime bucket list your whole family will enjoy. What’s stopping you and your family from getting outside and enjoying some much needed sunshine and warmer temperatures? Take time over the next couple of months to go though this bucket list and get back to the...
Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014In case Mother's Day has a tendency to sneak up on you, here's fair warning: It's May 11, which isn't too far away! What to get Mom this year? Flowers? Brunch? While those options may seem cliché, there are reasons for them: 1. They’re tried...