Learning Disabilities Didn’t Stop Them!

For children with learning disabilities (LD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), a school can be cause for anxiety. Encourage your child by sharing this list of famous personalities who’ve succeeded in spite of their learning challenges. Hans Christian Anderson is known around the world for his many fairy tales including The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. […]

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New Book Written By Columbus, GA Psychotherapist, Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner

Local psychotherapist,  Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner invites families to the Columbus Public Library on June 23rd from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM for a launch party, book reading and signing of her latest book “Rex’s Journey”. Rex’s Journey is about a child who’s been struggling with understanding why and how he feels. From angry one minute to […]

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River of Life Church: Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School

River of Life Church in Hamilton, GA is inviting your Pre-K to 6th grader to their FREE Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School on July 9-12th to have some fun and learn a little about Jesus. From 6-9pm, children will be casted away on a shipwrecked island complete with a large, bamboo cabana, hammocks, 20-foot sails, 5-foot […]

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Ways Kids Can Earn Summer Cash

An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem, come to understand the real value of a dollar, and become more responsible in the way they spend money. Here’s a few ways tweens can […]

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Give Dad a Memorable Day

Make “memory days” with dad this Father’s Day!  A lot of dads work in a secluded office or by the calluses of their hands. Take an adventure with him this year. Get out in the warm sun or under twilight stars. Dads teach and give advice by the sweat of their brow, so do an […]

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Cotton Candy Popcorn

Ingredients 16 oz marshmallow or vanilla candy melts 12 cups popped popcorn, divided 1/4 cup sprinkles 2 cups cotton candy, torn into small pieces 3 oz blue candy melts 3 oz pink candy melts DIRECTIONS In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallow or vanilla melts according to instructions on package. Add 8 cups of popcorn […]

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Homemade Patriotic Poppers

Supplies 9″ Balloons Toilet Paper Tubes Scissors Packing Tape Patterned paper, stickers, glitter, etc. For Confetti – metallic tissue paper and/or gift bag filler, paper, etc. Directions Knot the balloon, and cut off the tip. Stretch the balloon tightly around the toilet paper tube, and secure in place with a strip of packing tape. Use patterned paper, […]

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is upon us again and so is the struggle to pick the perfect present for the special father in your life. I know finding the right gift is no easy task, as most dads already have their obtainable wants and needs, but the key to gift giving is to find something they didn’t […]

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Teaching Critical Thinking

“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist Every day we’re inundated with information and often from two opposing sides. So how do we teach kids to evaluate the information they read and hear, whether it comes from the media, our leaders, family, or friends? Teaching […]

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Boredom Busters for Creative Minds

Has your home been taken apart by your little explorer? Don’t despair. It may simply result from an extraordinary desire to learn. Who knows, your child just may be a future scientist, inventor, or leader in the making. When your child needs to occupy some creative energy, have your child try some of these fun, […]

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