Thrive by Five Blog
July 17, 2026
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Lately, there’s been some pushback on gentle parenting. I wonder if part of the reason is that we’ve started to confuse gentle parenting with permissive parenting. Gentle parenting doesn't mean…
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June 30, 2026
2026 Fourth of July Events around Kent County
Here's a round up of family-friendly Fourth of July Events in Kent County: Ada: Ada offers a day full of festivities, including a pancake breakfast, children’s bike parade, main parade,…
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Father's Day is Sunday! We've rounded up some fun deals around West Michigan to make his day special: West Michigan White Caps: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Family SundaysFirst 1,000 kids…
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March 23, 2026
More Play, Less Screens!: Creative Summer Fun
Connection is key! When kids get to spend time with you, even simple daily tasks can be fun. Here are some simple activity ideas: Play Outside: Take scavenger hunt walks,…
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March 16, 2026
Boosting Early Literacy: 5 Essential Tips
What is literacy? Literacy is the skill of gaining information from the written word and being able to communicate that information to others both verbally and in writing. Literacy allows…
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March 9, 2026
Adventure Awaits: Best Children’s Books!
I am an avid reader. If I don’t have a book in my hand, I have my earbuds in listening to a book. I’ll read just about anywhere. I take…
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