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It’s a special day at MVNU- New Student Move In!

It is time once again to welcome new students to the campus of MVNU! That’s right, today is New Student Move Day, a very special time for the university. The campus is buzzing with excitement and hopping with activity.

We had the chance to speak with many of the individuals who have been working hard to make this day possible: Haley Conrad, Resident Director of Pioneer Hall, Hank Spaulding, Associate Campus Pastor, Justin Nowicki, VP of Enrollment, and Tiffany Van Dame Director of Campus Life. You can hear all of the conversations HERE.

WNZR is excited to welcome the new students who are beginning their MVNU journey today. Please join us in praying for them as they embark on this new stage of life!

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Would you like to make more connections with your family?

Today, The Morning Thing talked about connections – connecting with your spouse and kids.

It really is all about COMMUNICATION! We shared some great advice from imom.com

Click HERE to read a helpful article with 7 Ways to Tell Your Husband That You Would Choose Him All Over Again. The author Celeste Orr shares some very practical ways to say how much you appreciate your spouse.

Click HERE to read a list of 21 Five-Second Connections with Your Kids. Author, Cyndi Barber shares practical ways that we can bridge the communication gap with our kids. These ideas will work on ANY age!

We hope that you will grab a few ideas and put them into practice today!

The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day every weekday from 6am – 9am.

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Making The World A Kinder Place

We want to help you start your week off on a positive note! We shared some tips from the Positivity Blog to help you encourage others and spread kindness to the people in your life. When you are kind to others, it inspires them to be kind to even more people, teaches you to be kinder to yourself, and it just makes the world a nicer place to live in.


Click HERE for the article from the Positivity Blog that gives you 15 ways you can spread happiness around you.

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Handling Kids’ Complaints About Going to School: The Morning Thing Wraps Up Back to School Week!

It has been an incredible week on the Morning Thing as we cheered on Knox County students for their return to the class room. While it is an exciting time, it is also a busy and stressful time for students. Most parents will hear some complaints from their kids over the next week or two. Whether the complaints and grievances that kids have are valid or not, it can be difficult to know how to respond, especially if you don’t know which is the case. Fortunately, there are resources available. On today’s show we shared some great advice from iMom.com on how to handle the seven most common back-to-school complaints. You can find the entire list HERE.

We hope this school year goes well for you and your kids, and be sure to check out all the resources and tips we shared on our blog earlier this week!

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Activities To Get You And Your Children Excited For The School Year

School is starting in Knox County, and we want to help you celebrate and get ready to go back to school! We shared some fun activities from iMom.com that will help the whole family get excited about the new school year.

Here are links to some of the resources we shared today:

Back to School Party Ideas for a Family Celebration

Back to School Treasure Hunt for Kids

Role Swap Back to School Game

Back-to-School Games

Our Best Back-to-School Organization Tips

Lunchbox Notes

Back to School Home Organization Ideas

2022-2023 Printable Calendars for Kids

Screen Time Tracker

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GREAT Back-to-School ideas and activities for your family

It is Back-to-School Week on The Morning Thing. We found some wonderful ideas and activities for your family from imom.com

Click HERE to find organization tips and ideas on how to celebrate this new year and new beginning!

Here are some of the tips we shared today.

Back to School Home Organization Ideas

Back to School Feast

Back to School Party Ideas for a Family Celebration

Role Swap Back to School Game

Back-to-School Games

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Back To School Q&A

This time of year is full of transition for families with children heading back to school. Asking the right questions to your kids can help you understand their goals, worries, and excitement for the upcoming school year. imom.com shares a list of questions that you can ask your kids to get some good conversation going.

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Gearing Up For Back To School

For many students in Knox County, it’s back to school week! We’ll be sharing tips for kids and parents to make this week easy for you. Today we shared 5 back to school lessons that you can teach your children that will not only help them get ready for school, but also help them create good habits for life.

Click HERE for the article from iMom.

We’ll be sharing many more hints and tips this week on the show to help you get ready.

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Melissa Nowicki talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Melissa Nowicki serves on the Entertainment Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. She talked with WNZR about this year’s Cheerleading Competition.

She shares the details of this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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Jacob Francis talks with WNZR about the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

Jacob Francis serves on the Operations Committee for the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Board. He talked with local media about this year’s Car Cruise-In.

He shares the details of this year’s event, including the NEW Kid’s Choice Award!

He also shares information about this year’s t-shirts and a special poker run happening to support the festival.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected with the 2022 Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival at their website – https://www.mvmaf.org/

Click HERE to see this year’s schedule.
Click HERE to see a map for this year’s festival.

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