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*This podcast brought to you by Grand Rapids Gymnastics. Grand Rapids Gymnastics is the Premier Gymnastics and Activity Center in Town. Activities include Preschool Gymnastics, Recreational Gymnastics, Tumbling classes, Cheerleading, Birthday Parties, Open Gym, Parent's Night Out and more. GRG is the place to be! Registration is always open. grgymnastics.com  | 1601 Galbraith Ave. Suite [...]The post Places Toddlers Love to Play In Grand Rapids During Winter – Ep 36 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] ABOUT THIS SHOW The Grand Rapids Parents podcast is an on-demand radio show from grkids.com. It is designed to help parents navigate greater Grand Rapids and connect them to businesses, events and resources that will enrich their parenting and family lives. To listen now, click the play button above, [...]The post Introducing Renew Mama Studio – More than Prenatal Yoga in Grand Rapids – Ep 35 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] ABOUT THIS SHOW The Grand Rapids Parents podcast is an on-demand radio show from grkids.com. It is designed to help parents navigate greater Grand Rapids and connect them to businesses, events and resources that will enrich their parenting and family lives. To listen now, click the play button above, [...]The post How to Lessen the Financial and Emotional Impact of Divorce – Ep 34 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 32 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Explore the rich history of King Tut at The Discovery of King Tut exhibit now open at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. King Tut is one of [...]The post How to Stay (or Get) Fit this Summer – with Kids! – Mom with a Plan Series, Part Four – Ep 32 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 31 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Explore the rich history of King Tut at The Discovery of King Tut exhibit now open at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. King Tut is one of [...]The post How to Get Your Kids to Learn Something this Summer – Mom with a Plan Series, Part Three – Ep 31 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 30 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Explore the rich history of King Tut at The Discovery of King Tut exhibit now open at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. King Tut is one of [...]The post How to Have Genuine Fun with your Kids this Summer – Mom with a Plan Series, Part TWO – Ep 30 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 29 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Explore the rich history of King Tut at The Discovery of King Tut exhibit now open at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. King Tut is one of [...]The post How to Turn Your Summer Plans into Reality – Mom with a Plan Series, Part One – Ep 29 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 26 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] WHAT'S IN EPISODE 26? In this episode Melody talks with Barbara Zylstra of Family Promise about their organization, their work with homeless families in GR, and how we can get involved. [...]The post Family Promise: An Easy Way to Volunteer WITH KIDS in Grand Rapids – Ep 26 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 25 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes or now, on STITCHER RADIO. [clear] WHAT'S IN EPISODE 25? In this episode Melody talks with Chris McKenna (Digital Kids Facilitator and Director of Middle School Ministry at Cornerstone Church) and Alisha Meneely (Director of Outreach [...]The post What it Takes These Days to Keep Your Digital Kid Internet Safe – Ep 25 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] LISTEN TO EPISODE 24 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes. [clear] WHAT'S IN EPISODE 24? In this episode Melody talks with local mom and injury prevention specialist, Jennifer Hoekstra, about keeping kids safe and how to use car seats properly. THE BACK STORY There's a lot of [...]The post Smart Parents Know… Correct Car Seat Usage is HARD! – Ep 24 appeared first on grkids.com.

  LISTEN TO EPISODE 23 Click the play button above or subscribe in iTunes.   WHAT'S IN EPISODE 23? In this episode Melody talks with local mom and kindergarten teacher Laura Durham about kindergarten readiness and other school issues. The Back Story My youngest has a mid-July birthday. With the new birthday cut-off date for [...]The post Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? This Teacher Tells What to Look For – Ep 23 appeared first on grkids.com.

[pullquote_left] by Melody VanderWeide [/pullquote_left] [clear] This podcast episode is underwritten by iCademy Global. iCademy Global is Michigan's only K-12, public charter online school. Join the self-motivated, passionate learning community of iCademy Global and find success for your child here. Join them on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:30 and discover their "Just-right" learning program [...]The post Clever Organizing Solutions for Every Family – With Organized By Melissa! – Ep 22 appeared first on grkids.com.