Inked? Not My Kid!

Inked? Not My Kid!

“Mom, I want a tattoo.” If you’re one of those fabled “cool” moms, your response might be, “OK–let’s go!” Not so “cool” with the idea? Here are some tips for helping your child think this through,...
Playing Favorites

Playing Favorites

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...
Summer: Let Them Be Free

Summer: Let Them Be Free

Summer has arrived! No more lunches to pack, kids to rush out the door, homework to tackle, and general school shenanigans to maintain. But even with all the wonderful aspects of summer, I’m still not sure whether to dance a jig, or pour more vodka into my...
Miss Patty: The Swim Whisperer

Miss Patty: The Swim Whisperer

One of West Michigan’s most beloved swim instructors is Patty Treman, aka Miss Patty. But if you want to take part in her lessons, you’d better get on the list now. “I had to go buy a 2015 calendar,” Patty joked, in reference to how quickly her summer swimming classes...