Be sure to watch “Where You Live” this weekend. It’s a big show! We’ll explore simple ways to talk with your kids about the facts of life. We’ll also have some great guests that share tips to get conversations started. It’s an important topic and I hope you and your family find it insightful and informational. Let me know what you think!
You do a good job on the program. I also enjoy your website and I am always looking for fun stuff to do with my kids. I’ll continue to use your website as a resource.
Thanks,
Jill Farnsworth
We’d love to hear from you! Tell us how you get your picky eaters to try new things. Here are a few tips to remember when looking to introduce new foods to your little ones.
· Never force or restrict food choices
· Remember it is the parent or caregiver who controls what and where and when food is provided. But, it is up to the child to decide how much to eat and whether or not to eat.
· Parents should continue to offer the child a variety of foods at mealtimes. For some children, it takes being offered a food up to 15 times before they are willing to try it.
Here are some delicious disguises from our friend and Meijer dietician, Shari Steinbach.
Peachy Freeze: Makes 3 – 4 oz. portions
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peaches (either fresh of frozen)
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of cinnamon or vanilla (optional)
Directions:
Pour the milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
Pop the “milk cubes” out of the tray and put them into the blender. Then put the peaches and sugar into the blender.
Put the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until everything is mixed together and very smooth.
Pour into and serve with a spoon.
This week’s show featured great savings tips from Mothers and More, a local support and advocacy group for moms right here in West Michigan. The local chapter currently has over 50 members and has lots of activities to choose from in a given month. The chapter meets twice a month in the evenings and covers topics ranging from cost-conscience shopping to finances to self-defense. The chapter also has other activities including community outreach activities, books clubs, movie nights and couples nights out.
For more information check out www.grmothersandmore.com or call 616-389-5376.
Mother’s Day at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Sunday, May 11
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Mom’s recieve free admission on this special day. From 1-3pm kids can create their own floral design for their moms.
Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace
Exhibit Opens on Thursday, May 15
Air Zoo - Kalamazoo
www.airzoo.org
This exhibit showcases 40 of Snoppy’s most exciting adventures as he transforms his dog house into an airplane.
Great Lakes Kite Festival
Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18
Grand Haven State Park
www.mackite.com
This free family festival showcases giant kites and expert kite flyers.
Summer is just around the corner and that means Maranda’s Park Parties will be here soon! Here is a list of our dates and locations for this summer. Each party is from Noon-2pm and offers free food, games, rides, activities, entertainment and great resources for the entire family. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, June 19 Garfield Park, Grand Rapids
Thursday, June 26 Berlin Raceway, Marne
Thursday, July 10 Kollen Park, Holland
Here it is, the latest ‘Where You Live!’
The Holland Tulip Time Festival kicks off on Friday, May 2. This two week long Dutch festival attracts visitors from around the world. Enjoy millions of beautiful tulips, parades, Dutch dancing, concerts, children’s events and more.
For more information on this annual festival and their schedule of events, visit www.tuliptime.org.
In this week’s show we talked to two West Michigan employers that rely heavily on teens during the summer season. Here are their five best tips for getting that summer job.
1. Take it seriously and be professional. Even if it is your first job, it is important and the employer wants to you see if that way as well.
2. Bring the correct paperwork. When you’re filling out an application you’ll need your drivers license or a picture ID, social security number and in some cases a work permit. Make sure you check with your school guidance counselor to see if you’ll need to complete a work permit.
