Academy for Construction & Design
Construction, design and architecture are all career fields that are being explored at the Academy for Construction & Design at Union High School.
January, 2011
University Prep Academy
Students at University Prep Academy gave Maranda a tour of the school and explained what this college prep academy is all about.
School of Health, Science & Technology
For students interested in the field of health science, Central High School offers a program that gives kids hands on experience in this field.
School of Leadership & Entrepreneurship
At Ottawa High School there is a Center of Innovation focused on preparing students for the business world.
It’s Party Time!
Maranda and her partners are going to throw one lucky classroom a Healthy Heart Valentines Party! Watch to find out how your child’s class can win.
Visit Centers of Innovation
High school isn’t what is use to be. Today’s students need to preparing for jobs of the future. Grand Rapids Public Schools have introduced five Centers of Innovation and two theme schools to provide students with state-of the-art, hands on learning opportunities. This past week our “Where You Live” team has been visiting each of these schools and talking with students and teachers about the programs. I have been totally impressed! The programs are exciting and engaging and the students we met were remarkable! I’m excited to share this show with your family this weekend. Join us for “Where You Live” Saturday 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Parenting: Responding to Tragedy
With all of the events in the news lately, and I’m specifically referring to the tragedy in Tucson, many parents are wondering how to parent their children amidst what is happening.
If you are a parent, maybe your child has come home from school with some questions, perhaps you are glued to the television for the most up to date information and your child is doing homework nearby, hearing bits and pieces of the story. Maybe your anxiety has heightened and your child, however young, feels your worry.
It can be very difficult as a parent to know how to share with our children the sad realities of the world we live in. Our instincts to protect them kick in at times like this. But with the availability of media, social networking, and 24/7 news cycles, parents are often left with questions of what protecting our children actually looks like in our culture today.
Breaking the Magic Spell
I swear, McDonald’s puts something magical in their food to addict kids. If you ask my daughter Sophia what she wants for dinner I guarantee you that “McDonalds!!” would come out of her mouth. In her mind there is nothing better than chicken nuggets and apple dippers. Her favorite is to dunk the nuggets in the caramel. No wonder…..it’s a dessert in disguise!
What started out as a once in a while treat, has quickly become a regular dinner. When I don’t run through the drive-thru she asks, “Mom, can you make me McDonald’s at home?” Hey, I’m a busy mom that doesn’t really enjoy cooking, so I admit that sometimes there is nothing easier than throwing a few frozen nuggets in the microwave, cutting up an apple and blobbing some Marzettis caramel dip on the plate.
I decided that if this is going to be a weekly meal at my house I have to find some way to make it healthier. I decided to go to Where You Live’s nutritional expert and fellow blogger, Shari Steinbach, with the challenge. Find me a way to make a healthier chicken nugget for my daughter?
Here is what she recommends:
Homemade Healthy Chicken Nuggets
• 1 package of boneless chicken breast, usually a little over a pound
• 2/3 cups of Meijer Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Meijer grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp powdered garlic
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 egg
• 1/4-1/3 cups low fat milk
A Look at the Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center opened it’s doors late last year to serve kids and families in Grand Rapids. Take a look at this amazing recreation facility.
New Goods at Goodwill
Did you know that Goodwill Industries have used and new goods in all of their stores? You might be surprised at some of the amazing deals you can find!
Blogs
Maranda's Blog
Keep in step with Maranda as she explores issues affecting your family.
Maranda's Go-To Gal
Insights from the mom who helps Maranda get it all done.
Whitecaps Blog
Whitecaps mascot Crash takes you inside the ballpark.
Cruiser's Blog
Cruiser has the inside track for Craig's Cruisers.
Health & Wellness
Make health and wellness a priority.
Fifth Third River Bank Run
On pace with the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
Healthy Living
Simple solutions for healthy living.
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