Struggling with reading is a common indicator that your child may need an eye exam. But what if the results of that eye exam are normal? Could the issue still be vision-related? Absolutely. Standard eye exams don’t test the visual system in total, something that Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist, does routinely at his […]
One behavior that makes my job as a pediatrician tough at times is when an older infant or toddler is just not happy to see me. The reactions when I approach him can run the gamut from a worried look to shrieks of sheer terror and a valiant attempt to hide from me. This is […]
Since football is so dependent on size, it’s unusual for underclassmen to make an impact on their high school teams. But exceptions to the rule manage to break through. Meet one such exception – Fred Farrier, a blazing fast wide receiver and defensive back for Franklin County High.
Welcome to Nugent Nation. That’s Amanda Nugent’s third-grade classroom at Huntertown Elementary in Versailles, where the national motto is “Never Settle for Less Than Your Best” and where all children receive a hug from their teacher every morning. Her students came up with the name for the room and even created a digital flag. Taking […]
I’ve made my fair share of New Year’s Resolutions over the years. Most have been pretty common – making healthier food choices, saving money and volunteering more. (My success rates have varied.) But this year I decided instead of self-reflection as I made my resolutions for 2019, I was going to get some input from […]
If you have ever wanted to be painted as a LEGO character, wondered how to become the next master builder LEGO artist or even just enjoy looking at LEGO creations, then the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention is an ideal destination for you. The LEGO event is returning to Louisville, at the Kentucky International Convention Center […]
The Explorium of Lexington has several exciting events planned during the month of January. On New Year’s Day admission to the Explorium is free for all during regular hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. On Monday, Jan. 21, admission to the Explorium is free for children in honor of MLK […]
School is out on Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and downtown Lexington has events to celebrate his life and legacy. The annual Freedom March will begin at 10 a.m. Participants should line up beginning at 9 a.m. inside the corridor of Heritage Hall in the Lexington Center. The march […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. December’s Question was: What is your Parenting New Year’s Resolution? “My New Year’s resolution is to criticize wrong-doings of my children less and make a point to be their personal in-house cheerleader every single day.” […]
Calm is a superpower. Activating it doesn’t involve gamma rays, being bitten by a radioactive spider or melding with an alien. Just begin with the intention of being calmer. Start small, with one thing, and build from there. Calm requires effort and planning, and the discipline to continue, even – and especially – when it […]
