MarandaTV » Pine Rest Christian Services http://www.marandatv.com 'Where You Live' looks at issues impacting families and explores local angles on a wide variety of topics ranging from potty training to puberty and fitness to family fun. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Shayla’s Story http://www.marandatv.com/2012/02/06/shaylas-story/ http://www.marandatv.com/2012/02/06/shaylas-story/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:02:48 +0000 Jamie Allen http://www.marandatv.com/?p=6034 Recently Maranda received an email from Shayla, a West Michigan teen struggling with bullying.  Here is Shayla’s story and what Dr. Ryan LaRue from Pine Rest Christian Services has to stay about bullying.

]]> http://www.marandatv.com/2012/02/06/shaylas-story/feed/ 0 Bullying Warning Signs & Resources http://www.marandatv.com/2012/02/03/resources-for-families/ http://www.marandatv.com/2012/02/03/resources-for-families/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:40:34 +0000 Jamie Allen http://www.marandatv.com/?p=5999 If your child is struggling with bullying, depression or suicide there are resources out there to help.

Our friends at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services have provided the list below:

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
1-800-678-5500
www.pinerest.org

Family Futures
616-454-4673
www.familyfutures.net

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
616-391-9000
www.helendevoschildrens.org

American Psychological Association
1-800-374-2721
www.apa.org

Committee for Children
1-800-634-4449
www.cfchildren.org

KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens
904-697-4100
www.kidshealth.org

Mental Health America
1-800-969-NMHA or 703-684-7722
www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Stop Bullying Now!
1-888-275-4772
www.stopbullying.gov

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]]> http://www.marandatv.com/2012/01/23/dealing-with-college-stress/feed/ 0 Making Your Kids Feel Special http://www.marandatv.com/2011/04/04/making-your-kids-feel-special/ http://www.marandatv.com/2011/04/04/making-your-kids-feel-special/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:20:23 +0000 Jamie Allen http://www.marandatv.com/?p=4768 It’s important for parents to encourage their kids and make them feel special.  Tom Karel from Pine Rest Christian Services has some good advice on ways every parent can do this.

]]> http://www.marandatv.com/2011/04/04/making-your-kids-feel-special/feed/ 0 Eating Right and Lovin’ Yourself http://www.marandatv.com/2010/03/31/eating-right-and-lovin-yourself/ http://www.marandatv.com/2010/03/31/eating-right-and-lovin-yourself/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:53:48 +0000 Jamie Allen http://www.marandatv.com/?p=2794 The girls all attended a nutrition seminar by Shari Steinbach and a self-esteem workshop with Dr. Nicole from Pine Rest.

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