Coping with the new sibling
Maranda talks with an expert from Pine Rest on adding a child to the family.
October, 2011
Adoption through Bethany
Maranda looks at adoption with an expert from Bethany Christian Services.
Office Baby Shower
The best tips for holding an office baby shower!
Java Gym – Grand Rapids
The Java Gym in Grand Rapids is a great place for you and your little one.
Rockford Moms Club
Maranda talks with members of the Rockford Moms Club.
Halloween & Family Connection
Halloween is right around the corner! My hope is that you are planning for this weekend, keeping in mind how to keep your children, friends, and family having a fun but safe time. Are you heading out doors to trick or treat? Attending a “fall harvest” party at your church? Going to school or neighborhood events? There is no shortage of fall fun in West Michigan—a delightful season for sure! In my household, we have a princess, a cow, and a bird ready to go!
Holidays are a wonderful time to connect as a family. Building “rituals” of connection are one of the keys to creating and maintaining a strong and healthy bond as a family. A “ritual” is something that each family member can identify as happening when it does and would be able to say that it is something that is predictable, expected, and fosters closeness as a family.
What types of rituals do you hold as a family—on normal days, on holidays, at special events or milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, etc)? Rituals go beyond just the daily routines, as they are set apart from every day expectations, but they don’t have to be complicated or take a lot of time or money. Rituals can be as simple as having pancakes every Saturday morning, or hanging streamers from the birthday boy or girl’s bedroom door on their special day to celebrate them when they wake up. Part of building a strong, or intentional, family includes thinking about what is important to you and how you might pass these values along to each family member through rituals.
What are your ideas? What rituals do you already hold? Sometimes the most helpful aspect of generating ideas is to share our own experiences with each other.
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Halloween Tricks and Treats!
It’s time for Halloween fun “Where You Live!’ We’re working on a great show for you and your family featuring all sorts of exciting Halloween Tricks and Treats! We’ll be at the Zoo Goes Boo at the John Ball Zoo-see how they have transformed the Zoo into a kooky, not spooky place for families! My friend Shari from Meijer has some very clever ideas on treats you and your kids can make together. Jennifer from Safe Kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital will share practical tips on ways to make your childrens’ costumes safe and Elizabeth from Fifth Third Bank will share great ideas on ways to make last minute deocrations and costumes without breaking the bank. Plus, we’ll chat with magician Allan Kazam and he’ll show you how to do a magic trick that will wow your Halloween guests! And my favorite part of the show is photos submitted by our Facebook fans showcasing super cute costumes! We’re brewing up all kinds of fun for you this weekend-Watch “Where You Live” Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Breaking Baby News!
This weekend on “Where You Live” we’re celebrating babies and here in our “Where You Live” office we’re celebrating babies too! Congratulations to Jamie-our go-to-gal and show producer on the birth of her second daughter Stella Elizabeth. Both mom and baby are doing great. Congratulations to Jamie and her family!
Celebrating Babies!
This weekend on “Where You Live” we’re celebrating babies! Meet some beautiful babies and their familes and find out what moms are talking about, worried about and doing to make the most of this special time! Two awesome West Michigan families will share their adoption stories as they worked with Bethany Christian Services, a Fifth Third Bank expert will offer insights on the best ways to financially plan for a new baby and Priority Health Wellness folks will share easy ways to get moms and babies moving together! Plus, our friends at Pine Rest will give practical tips on ways to introduce a new baby into a family and we’ll stop by a sibbling class at Spectrum Health and tour the Birthing Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. It’s all coming up this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
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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