Jane Varakin of Richmond knew that her daughter’s eyesight was 20-20 – Eileen had just had her eyes checked. Then why did the second-grader avoid reading and tell her mom that things were jumping and moving around the page and looked double? “I knew she loved to learn but why was she not interested in […]
Two-Sport Star Is Tough Act to Follow School: Frederick Douglass High GRADE: 12 Sport: Football, baseball Academics: Haiden has a 4.2 weighted GPA at the Carter G. Woodson Academy at Douglass High Parents:Alicia & Harold As a standout member of the first class that will graduate from the Carter G. Woodson Academy housed at Frederick Douglass […]
For nearly a quarter of a century, the Mission of Hope, a Christian-charity based in Knoxville, has been Extending the Hope to the most distressed rural communities in Appalachia, more than half of which are in Kentucky. Sadly, MOH’s help is needed even more today than when the group launched its first event in 1996 […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre will hold auditions in August for “The Ghosts of Pineville,” which is adapted from the graphic novels by Sara Turner. Show performances will be from Oct. 16 to 21. Auditions for actors 9-18 are Saturday, Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 20, 7-9 […]
At every well-child checkup with our pediatrician we leave with a little booklet that contains our child’s height and weight stats, as well as a developmental guide filled with the do’s and don’ts for their age range. It’s helpful to see diet guidelines, safety reminders and what physical milestones we can expect. But the last […]
FCPS Registration, Orientation Info First-time students can register for Fayette County Public Schools during the remaining registration window, July 24-Aug. 15. The first day of school for the 2018-19 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 15. Registration windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Parents can register at their child’s assigned school. To find a school […]
YMCA of Central Kentucky’s 14th Annual Kids Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7 a.m. at the Beaumont YMCA. All children between the ages of 6 and 14 are invited to participate in the swim, run and bike race. Swimming will take place in the YMCA outdoor pool and the bike and run […]
Art, food and fun will collide at the annual Woodland Art Fair on Saturday, Aug. 18 & Sunday, Aug. 19 at Woodland Park at 601 E. High St. More than 200 artists will showcase their work in mediums from ceramics, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography, woodworking and more. The Fair will also feature live music, […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. July’s Feedback Question was: “What advice do you have for parents with a child entering kindergarten this fall?” “Take it easy the first semester to let your child get adjusted. Allow for lots of room […]
Bowen got a pink slip today for misbehaving at school. He not only feels bad and discouraged, but he is afraid to go home because he knows a punishment will be added. Mom will look disappointed and give him more evidence that he is bad. He might decide to hide the pink slip and hope […]
