Recent Relationships Articles
It's critical to offer understanding, support and unconditional love to your child if they choose to come out to you. That experience for Ollie Robison (xe/he/they), Healthcare Coordinator, Grand Rapids Pride Center, was a long and complex one, coming out multiple...
As a Master Certified Leadership and Life Coach, Julie Stenberg, Founder of Call to Lead Coaching, knows a lot about relationships. So, when the topic of outgrowing friendships came up, we knew she could walk us through how to handle what can sometimes be a difficult...
Your childhood may be long past, but its influence is reflected in your present—it shapes how you see the world and how you interact with others. Maybe you've noticed patterns you can't quite shake, like anxiety that won't settle. Or maybe you struggle with depth in...
Reading is really having a moment lately! But that doesn’t mean all kids maintain their interest in reading, or have it to begin with. With March being Reading Month, we’ve rounded up some top tips from Audrey Barker, a Youth Branch Librarian at the Kent District...
If you’re wondering how you’ll get through the Holiday season knowing it may be your last with a loved one, or your first without them, know that you’re not alone. That’s the main message from Emmanuel Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Ashley Huisman as the holidays...
A few years ago, a friend told me how grateful she was for her siblings during their father’s long illness. As they cared for him, they leaned on one another, sharing the load and responsibilities. After he passed away, they made sure their mom felt supported in the...
The holidays are joyous for many, but they can also come paired with a lot of stress if your family time has the potential to include some difficult situations. Whether it's hosting in-laws, navigating political debates at the table, or reaching your overstimulation...
Catherine Ripley, President and CEO of Symplicity Communications, founded her award-winning company in 2007 and grew it into the thriving business it is today. She's also an active member of Inforum. Through both roles, Ripley has built countless professional...
You should take note when your spouse threatens divorce to influence your behavior—or when your friend mentions that their spouse is doing that. Even potentially innocent sounding comments like, "If you don't ______, maybe we should just get divorced," may be warning...
Most dog owners have a story about their dog. Maybe it’s the way their dog seems to know when they’re feeling low. Or how they instinctively sit closer during a storm. Dogs are observant, loyal, and endlessly present, making the bond between humans and dogs so...