Dr. Henry Spaulding was a guest today (9/1) on The Morning Thing.
He shared his monthly presidential update.
WNZR’s Eddie Dilts and Dr. Spaulding talked about the start of fall semester, wrapping up summer construction projects and the goals for 2017-2018.
Dr. Spaulding also offers his advice to students going through the struggle of the
back-to-school transition.
Today on the show, we celebrated Lazy Mom Day.
Mom, we know that it is very difficult for you to relax. You are constantly busy worrying about US and OUR needs. 🙂 We love you for your diligent attention to keeping us happy and healthy, but TODAY is a day for YOU to relax.
So Mom, click HERE for some healthy tips on how to relax.
Now for the US (the daughters, sons and even husbands), click HERE for some fun things you can do with your Mom.
For The Morning Thing Fave Five, we talked about our favorite ways Moms can relax. Click below to hear.
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What do you do when things go wrong?
Today, The Morning Thing talked about how to handle those stressful situations.
When things go wrong we want to remember:
Click HERE to see more things to remember when things go wrong.
We also shared some insight from www.allprodad.com – teaching your kids to finish strong.
All Pro Dad discussed ways to talk to your child about the necessity of endurance in faith and life.
Click HERE to see the article and great insight from All Pro Dad.
Right now, there are many families in Texas that are facing an incredibly difficult situation. They are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Please pray for Texas and the relief effort.
Want to help? Here are links to several ministries that are on site participating in the relief effort.
Samaritan’s Purse – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
Convoy of Hope – https://www.convoyofhope.org/
Somebody Cares International – https://somebodycares.org/somebody-cares-houston/
Salvation Army: www.helpsalvationarmy.org
Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Mail checks to: The Salvation Army PO BOX 1959 Atlanta, GA 30301 Please designate ‘Hurricane Harvey’ on all checks.
To receive a donation link via text: Text STORM to 51555
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For this week’s Meet the Team feature, The Morning Thing talked with MVNU Women’s Soccer Coach, Daniel Sieffert. He talked about the goals for this season, the coaching staff and how athletics impacts players for life after graduation.
Click HERE to listen to a conversation with Coach Sieffert and WNZR’s Jenna Potts.
For this week’s MorningThing Fave 5, our Big Blue crew members shared their favorite Back to School Memories. Good luck to everyone going back to school this week!
It’s Back to School week on The Morning Thing! On Tuesday, we focused on school safety.
We shared some health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Click HERE to read the full article.
Topics include:
– Making the first day easier
– Backpack Safety
– Traveling to and from school: school bus safety, car safety, bike safety and walking to school.
– Eating during the school day
– Bullying – what to do when your child is bullied or when your child is the bully.
– Before and After School Child Care
– Developing a sleep routine
– Developing good homework and study habits
Good Luck to everyone going back to school this week!
(Picture from www.healthychildren.org)
It’s Sons and Daughters Day! This is a day that parents can honor their children.
Today for The Morning Thing Fave 5, we had the Big Blue members ask their parent/s to share why them love them.
Enjoy!
August First Friday is tonight in downtown Mount Vernon. For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we decided to share our favorite things about this fun event for families.
This week is actually a Fave 4 (we are missing Eddie Dilts and James Hubbard). 🙂
Join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon Tonight for August First Friday!
Look for Big Blue near the public square.
Stop by and register to win a special “Clean Up, Dress Up and Checkup” prize basket for the family featuring:
First Friday events are from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Mount Vernon. The family-friendly activities include magician Jimmy Burcham, corn hole, a classic car cruise-in and music from Project Round Table on the public square stage.
Other activities include:
It is family fun at Mount Vernon’s First Friday presented by Main Street Mount Vernon – an Ohio Main Street program.
Traffic will be closed one block north of the Public Square, around the Square and on South Main Street down to Ohio Avenue starting at 4:30 p.m. (on Friday 8/4). (Gambier Street will remain open). Rain location for the band is the CA & C Depot at 501 South Main Street. If you have questions, please contact Becky Glass, Executive Director, at 740-393-1481. More details about First Friday can be found at www.mainstreetmountvernon.com.
The mission of Main Street Mount Vernon is to create and enhance the economic, historic and social development of the central business district and downtown Mount Vernon. First Fridays are held the first Friday of each month May through October.
On The Morning Thins this morning we featured to conversations our staff had with the two christian artists performing at The Ohio State Fair this year. If you would like to listen in to Rachel Rinehart talking with Joel Smallbone of For King and Country click HERE.
And if you would like to check out Eddie’s conversation with Zach Williams, click HERE.
WNZR is “On The Road with Big Blue” this week at the Knox County Fair. People tell us that two of the top reasons they love the Fair are FOOD and RIDES.
Jenna Potts and Lilly Buckley talked with people about their favorites at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to hear these fun conversations.
Do you agree?
What is your favorite thing to EAT at the Knox County Fair?
What is your favorite RIDE?
Email us wnzr@mvnu.edu
We’ll be happy to share your favorites on WNZR!
Rise and Shine 