Thrive by Five Blog
I had the opportunity to speak with Gordie Moeller, former social worker and long-time food security advocate, about how important it is for families to have access to fresh food.…
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Lately, there’s been some pushback on gentle parenting. I wonder if part of the reason is that we’ve started to confuse gentle parenting with permissive parenting. Gentle parenting doesn't mean…
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Here's a round up of family-friendly Fourth of July Events in Kent County: Ada: Ada offers a day full of festivities, including a pancake breakfast, children’s bike parade, main parade,…
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Father's Day is Sunday! We've rounded up some fun deals around West Michigan to make his day special: West Michigan White Caps: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Family SundaysFirst 1,000 kids…
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Connection is key! When kids get to spend time with you, even simple daily tasks can be fun. Here are some simple activity ideas: Play Outside: Take scavenger hunt walks,…
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What is literacy? Literacy is the skill of gaining information from the written word and being able to communicate that information to others both verbally and in writing. Literacy allows…
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