Tag: Family and Parenting

Woman looking in pantry

Woman looking in pantry

Pantry Stocking Staples

What do you think you should always have in your pantry? Here's our list, made by our very own dietitian.

Keep Kids Moving at Home

Family having a dance party in their living room.

Family having a dance party in their living room.

Check out these fun, simple ideas to help kids work on cognitive, fitness and social skills at home.

Image of a dad making dinner with his son.

Image of a dad making dinner with his son.

Tips for Making Healthy Dinners for Kids

Family meals provide more than just nutrients for kids, they also provide brain food. Registered dietitian Grace Derocha shares her tips for healthy dinners.

Helping Kids Navigate Academic Stress

Little girl holding paper with an F on it.

Little girl holding paper with an F on it.

School can be tough. Here are some tips to help your little (or not-so-little) ones succeed academically.

Mother and Baby

Mother and Baby

How Receiving Health Care Through Your Pregnancy Can Help You Avoid Complications

Every year around 700 women die from complications around pregnancy, that's why having a good relationship with your doctor while pregnant is important.

MI Sporting Events to Inspire You in February

Three teams in Grand Rapids Playing Human Hungry Hungry Hippos on Ice

Three teams in Grand Rapids Playing Human Hungry Hungry Hippos on Ice

February seems to be the dreary month of winter, but you can still make the most of it with these events.

Folic acid foods including beans, pasta, cereal, avocado and broccoli sit on a table

Folic acid foods including beans, pasta, cereal, avocado and broccoli sit on a table

What Pregnant Women Need to Know About Folic Acid

Folic acid can prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

The Stress-Free Way to Host a Huge Family Gathering

stress free family gatherings

stress free family gatherings

Use these tips to be cool, calm and collected when hosting family gatherings around the holidays.

girl holding peanut

girl holding peanut

Taking Caution with Food Allergies

Do you know the top major food allergies? Learn more here.

Toy Safety 101: Kid-Friendly Checklist

Boy playing with building Blocks

Boy playing with building Blocks

Are your child's toys safe? Each year, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized due to toy-related injuries.