Each week the parties turn into a “sea of green” thanks to the free backpacks giving out by Priority Health.

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Meet a few of the entertainers we had with us at our Holland Park Party!

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Each week at Park Parties our friends from Meijer bring out fresh Michigan apples, water bottles and recipes for the whole family.

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I was perusing the magazine area of Barnes and Noble the other day, which I consider to be quite a treat. On a hot summer afternoon, I can think of few things that are as relaxing for me as some down time at a bookstore, drinking iced coffee, with no particular agenda in mind. While I was there, I picked up the most recent issue of Psychology Today, which included an article on developing a happy and healthy family. The article listed several suggestions that, when  present, can lead to greater family satisfaction, where each member feels a sense of security and significance within the family.

Some of these suggestions are ones we’ve all heard before, but still get at the heart of what builds family bonds and togetherness. Some ideas included sharing family meals, which provide opportunity for conversation and even problem solving together. Another suggestion was building rituals and routines together, including simple rituals such as having pancakes on Saturday mornings, or always singing the same song to your little ones before bed. Also emphasized was having fun and laughing together.

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Here are some of the highlights from this week’s Park Party at Kollen Park in Holland.  Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great event!

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The next Park Party of the summer takes place at Kollen Park in Holland on July 15th!  This party is often one of our largest and we’re looking forward to a great turn out and a great time!  The forecast shows hot and humid so be sure to bring a water bottle for everyone in the family and a lot of sunscreen!  There’s also a slight chance of rain but remember our Park Parties go on rain or shine.  Free lunches will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. for anyone 18 or younger.  Then, Park Party action takes place from noon – 2 p.m.  We have a full stage of wonderful local kid entertainment.  We also have great Produce for Kids from Meijer, the Fifth Third Super Slide, Pine Rest Ropes Course, Ferris State University Climbing Wall and more! Priority Health will have FREE backpacks for the kids!  My friends from the Holland Aquatic Center will be at this party with special fun for kids too!!  Hope to see you and your family Thursday at Kollen Park!

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Thanks to all the Hastings area non-profit organizations who came out to the Park Party last week Thursday!

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Thanks to the Michigan Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture, all children 18 and under receive a free nutritious lunch at Park Parties!

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