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    Why do kids love their moms?  We wanted to know, so we asked a …

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Preparing kids for academic success

When it comes to early childhood education there are endless options for parents to choose from. It can often be an overwhelming experience for families.

Move without lifting a box

Would you move if your current home was guaranteed to sell?  It can be with Waterford Place's Home Purchase Promise. Find out more at a free seminar in

Happy 15th Birthday, GRCM!

More than two million visitors and countless happy children are celebrating the 15th birthday of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum and you're invited to the

Relive the Totally Awesome 80's

Flashback to the 80's and support the kids of today at the Totally Awesome 80's night benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.

Maranda's Friday Family Fun

Maranda has a fab line up of family fun in store for the weekend of Feb 22 - 24 and she's sharing the hot spots with eightWest to kick off the weekend.

Give hula hooping a go

Our Grandma on the Go gets to pass a childhood passion on to the next generation - give hula hooping a try at any age!

Generations bond at G3 Camp

Learn, live, laugh and grow together at G3 Camp, an on campus experience for grandparents and their grandkids at Grand Valley.

Helping children through tragedy

Our nation is still healing from the horrible tragedy in Newtown that killed 20 children and 6 adults. Find out how you can help.

Weekend fun from Maranda

Each Friday, Maranda stops by the eightWest studio to share her top picks for the weekend.  Here are her recommendations!

Finding the right preschool for your child

If you have young kids, you know how fast they grow up. Before you know it, they will be starting school, and you'll be faced with finding the right preschool.

Jumpstart nutrition with Jill

She has an amazing amount of energy and great ideas for good nutrition to share with kids from coast to coast.  Mee t Jump with Jill!

Start 2013 with family fun!

Families can chill together with fun things to do indoors and out to start the new year. Maranda has your activity update.

Make memories with help from Maranda

Spend quality time with the people you love during this festive and busy time of year. Maranda gives us the low down on some fantastic holiday happenings!

What do kids ask Santa?

Ever wonder what children actually say when they sit on Santa's lap?  We're finding out at Art Van's Wonderland

Fire safety first for the holidays

Having a fire-safe holiday season starts with planning and education, even for the littlest members of your family.

Favorite holiday reads

The holidays are the perfect time to cuddle up and enjoy some seasonal reading on your own and with the kids.

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