Valentine's Day for most people means celebrating with your significant other. But once you have children, it takes on a whole new life as Valentine's is celebrated with everyone that you love. If you have little ones at home, you can take advantage of this time of hearts and chocolates and celebrate with your kids.There are many fun activities that you can do with your kids to create memories that last a lifetime. Chick-fil-A is holding a Daddy-Daughter Dance on Feb. 5. You can make a reservation at daddydaughterdate.com to be seated. Reservations are at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. All …
As a mother of four, watching or reading any news story that headlines a child is terrifying. No matter how much a parent wants to protect their children, there are people who harm kids, and accidents that do not discriminate by age. Teaching your child basic safety skills for situations that may occur can help to save their lives. You can take the first step to helping your child be safe by enrolling them in radKIDS. This nationally recognized program teaches children confidence, safety, and self-esteem. Safety drills and exercises include safety in the home, school, and vehicles, defensive …
According to Seema Csukas, medical director for Child Health Promotion at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, more than one in three children in Georgia between the ages of 10 to 17 are considered overweight or obese. There are many factors to take into consideration, including busier lifestyles that lead to more fast food consumption, less time for physical education and recess during school, and too much time spent watching television and playing video games instead of being outside and active. At Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek, The Cooks Club is determined not to become a statistic…
January brings many new things to many different people. For those who are employees, W-2s start to arrive. Wallets are still empty from the holiday gift giving but are starting to recover. New Year's resolutions are made, many of them about money, finances and budgeting. As tax season looms, it's a great time to teach your children about money. Utilizing life lessons is an effective way of getting the point across to your kids. Keep in mind the ages of the little ones in your family when teaching so as not to overwhelm them. There are several ways to include them in your financial decisions…
The new year is only a few days away and with it comes many resolutions to eat better, work out more and make other lifestyle changes. New Year's resolutions can be a great way to make a change in your lifestyle for the better. Getting children involved in making resolutions can also address a habit that needs changing or a new habit that needs to be formed. Here are some great resolutions for kids and ways to help them achieve their goals: Be more active. This is a great resolution for adults and children alike. According to a 2009 Robert Wood Johnson Study, 37 percent of Georgia kids …
After the hustle of Christmas shopping and celebrating, there is still a full week of vacation left for the kids. Make the most of this time off by enjoying area activities. Johns Creek offers options for all ages and interests. The Christmas holiday brings with it each year the release of new movies. Regal Cinemas offers specials such as $1 Candy Monday and $1 Popcorn Tuesday. You do need to sign up for a Regal Rewards Card to take advantage of these offers. For those that are tired of being indoors, the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is open from 8 a.m. to dusk every day. …
Decorating our Christmas tree this year, disaster struck. Our 4-year-old's carefully chosen ornament of the year fell on the floor and promptly broke into what seemed a million pieces. We let her mourn for a few moments before we asked her to pull it back together and finish the tree. As she wailed about how much she NEEDED the ornament, we gently reminded her that some kids don't have trees, much less ornaments to put on them. With tears rolling down her face, she proclaimed that those kids could have all of our ornaments and her presents. It was hard for my husband and I not to join her in …
It's that time of year that parents dread. No, it's not the craziness of Christmas shopping for that one elusive gift on your list. It's not even the two weeks that your school-age children are home on vacation and shut in the house because of the cold. For parents of the preschool set, it's pre-K enrollment time. The free Georgia Pre-K program is for children who are 4 by Sept. 1. The schools and daycares that offer the program have certified pre-k teachers and are reimbursed by the state for each child they enroll. It is paid for by funds from the Georgia Lottery. There are different ways …
