FAMILY FUTURES NAMES LEAH ORTIZ, FORMER CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER CEO, AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., September 21, 2026 – Family Futures, a Grand Rapids nonprofit organization that provides developmental…
I had the opportunity to speak with Gordie Moeller, former social worker and long-time food security advocate, about how important it is for families to have access to fresh food.…
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,…
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…
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,…
My daughter started kindergarten this year. She was so excited and couldn’t wait to tell me all about her first day. We sat on the couch to talk about her…
No person is born with the ability to easily transition from one place or activity to another; for all of us, it’s a learned skill often developed early on in…
Developing control of bladder and bowel and using the toilet at the appropriate times is often seen as a monumental task by parents, and the “war stories” from experienced parents…
Before we become parents, most of us have some general ideas of behaviors to expect from our future children. For the most part, those ideas can provide some guidance as…
Summer is the perfect season for families to slow down, get outside, and make lasting memories with their little ones. For children ages 0 to 5, the best activities are…