Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Retirement: How Much Is Enough?

Are you saving enough for your retirement? Consider these tips. Count Everything! Start by determining what you’ve saved so far. That includes obvious savings, such as stock and bond investments, mutual funds, saved cash, IRAs and 401(k) plans. But don’t...
Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Reports abound that this generation of adolescents is experiencing anxiety and depression at unprecedented rates. What gives?  “With kids, what’s really hard right now is social media,” said Heather Lacy, LMSW, at Forest View Hospital in Grand...
Old-Fashioned Winter Fun

Old-Fashioned Winter Fun

The breathtaking colors of autumn in West Michigan rival any town, anywhere, and lure both residents and visitors outside to bask in their beauty. But one short season later, winter ushers in colder temps that send us scurrying into the cozy cocoon of our homes. This...
A Year in Review

A Year in Review

Over the past year, West Michigan Woman delved into a variety of topics relating to our relationships with significant others. We hope these highlights will contribute to your relationship’s continued bliss. Click here to see highlights from some of this...
In Defense of Hobbies

In Defense of Hobbies

Do you find yourself giddy with anticipation every November, as you prepare to climb into a tree blind and wait for the right buck to appear? Perhaps it’s the thought of hitting a little white ball into 18 holes with as few strokes as possible that gets you...