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Addressing and Healing Childhood Trauma

Addressing and Healing Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma can manifest itself in a variety of ways and isn't always the easiest experience to know how to properly address. Bethany Hall, a licensed family nurse practitioner in Grand Rapids, is uniquely familiar with understanding and addressing childhood...

Exploring Contemporary Native American Art

Exploring Contemporary Native American Art

This winter has certainly left many people looking for different ways to get out of the house and enjoy what the West Michigan community has to offer. Art is one of the many elements our area thankfully has much of. To honor and explore contemporary Native American...

Top Baby Names of 2020

Top Baby Names of 2020

The top baby names of 2020 include many longtime favorites. Step right up, Eleanor and Leo. You've joined the big leagues now. The two names claimed spots on the top 10 lists of baby names at the Family Birthplace and Natural Birthing Suites at Spectrum Health...

Women Leading the Way: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan

Women Leading the Way: NAI Wisinski of West Michigan

Not only is NAI Wisinski of West Michigan the largest independently owned commercial real estate firm in West Michigan, they also boast the highest number of female agents and property managers in West Michigan. West Michigan Woman sat down with some NAI Wisinski of...

Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

The beginning of a new year is always looked at as a fresh slate and time of goal setting—even during the COVID-19 crisis. But as we start anew in 2021, should we change how we approach our resolutions? I strongly vote YES on this one. My wellness goals going into...

Mask Up: Tips for Selecting, Wearing and Cleaning

Mask Up: Tips for Selecting, Wearing and Cleaning

Mask wearing has become a staple in our everyday lives since the pandemic began. Though it's an adjustment and different from what we're used to, this simple practice is worth it to help keep yourself and others around you safe from a virus that doesn't discriminate....

Conversations on Effective Leadership

Conversations on Effective Leadership

At Inforum, we have plenty of opportunities to see many great leaders in action in pursuit of our vision of a culture that embraces women leading and succeeding. And the importance of effective leadership has never been more important. As we talked with female and...

Cheers to a New Year (Finally)

Cheers to a New Year (Finally)

For years, my boyfriend and I have toyed with the idea of staying in on New Year's Eve. However, it never fails: We always end up going out. I can never resist the idea of dressing up and imbibing in some fancy cocktails out on the town. Obviously, 2020 is a whole...

This Year, It’s the Little Things

This Year, It’s the Little Things

For many, the holiday season is a time of traditions with loved ones. But, as we all know very well by now, 2020 is quite different. All year, we've had to seek joy in the little things—a walk on a sunny day, a phone call with a friend, that one song you listened to...

Distanced, Not Doomed: Dating During a Pandemic

Distanced, Not Doomed: Dating During a Pandemic

Much like you'd ask someone questions about their political views, favorite music genres, and more when considering if they'd make a good partner, you're now likely to add COVID-19 preferences and safety measures to the list. How is this new—and complicated—element...