For Parents

We all know mass produced frozen dinners are not good, but this particular one pushed a food critic over the edge.

Gov. Rick Snyder joined with partners of the Building Healthy Communities program to announce 58 Michigan schools which are joining the program designed to fight obesity and improve childhood wellness.

A new study reveals another reason Grand Rapids is a great place for families. Grand Rapids leads the country in access to pediatric care.

Grand Rapids Public Schools annual back to school celebration is being held today from 4:00 - 8:00pm. The event has been moved indoors to City High Middle School due to the weather.

I'm officially nominating today as "do something nice for your parents day."  Seriously, I think today, you should do something nice for your parents. It doesn't have to be a big thing.  It can be as little as a simple phone call, a visit, lunch, dinner, whatever. Do something that says I love you and appreciate everything you have done for me.

Being a busy dad can be tough on a guy, especially if you want to stay in shape. You can't get to the gym, so what do you do?

This Saturday, The Salvation Army will Rock the Block when it partners with Grand Rapids Bicycle Company to give away nearly 300 bicycle helmets and also celebrate the Fulton Heights Corps Community Center's annual block party.

It's summertime and that means grilling season. The Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has a new online tool through the Food Safe Families campaign to raise awareness about proper grilling techniques and the dangers of food poisoning risks.

So, you have a baby who is fussy.  She's not too happy, and you are at your wits end.  I mean, you've tried everything.  What's a parent to do?

The U.S. has been knocked out, but there are still plenty of reasons to continue watching the World Cup. The World Cup has been filled with emotion, tears, and biting. It's not unlike a day in the life of an average toddler.

There's no need to wait for Father's Day to show dad how much he's appreciated.

Forget anything you've ever heard -- this is the little drummer boy.