The Lexington Parks and Recreation neighborhood pools open for the summer on Saturday, June 2. Douglass and Picadome pools are open Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Shillito pool is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Southland, Woodland, Tates Creek and Castlewood aquatic centers are open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and […]
Join the Kentucky Railway Museum for a Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine during the first two weekends of June. Based on the classic storybook, Thomas and friends roll into New Haven, Ky., for a day out with your family. This exciting event offers children and their families the opportunity to engineer miles of […]
Movie lovers have their pick for free or low-cost movie tickets this summer at several locations in the Central Kentucky area. Free Friday Flicks: Free. Pre-movie activities include children’s games and a petting zoo. Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie begins at dark. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2900 June […]
When you find yourself frequently “reacting” to your children’s behavior, your “fight, flight, freeze or faint” response is being triggered. You are at risk for chronic stress and your mental and physical health can suffer. When you aren’t at your best, it is harder for your children to be at theirs. Before you are about […]
Our work in the Fayette County Public Schools is guided by two moral imperatives. One is to accelerate the learning of students who are approaching proficiency; the other is to accelerate learning for students who have already reached proficiency and challenge them to become globally competitive. Classroom instruction must meet the needs and learning styles […]
Ever wonder how breastfeeding practices have changed over the years? Well, on May 31, I retired from 30 years of breastfeeding promotion work at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. So let’s look back at the long, strange trip surrounding this most human of behaviors! In 1987 when I started, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) was […]
At Your Hospital: All area birthing hospitals provide the following. Call them for details. Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes Lactation Consultant help during your hospital stay Lactation Clinic to return to after you’ve gone home On-Line: La Leche League International: www.llli.org American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding information: www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/default.aspx www.kellymom.com http://womenshealth.gov/itsonlynatural www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: There are several […]
Small age gaps between children affect more than just the sibling dynamic. It also affects a mother’s health. Too little time between pregnancies can have serious ramifications for a woman’s body. After pregnancy, a mother needs time to: Build up a supply of essential nutrients in the body, such as iron and folic acid. During […]
The Lexington School will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, May 25 for its ONE School Project – a full year ahead of schedule because of the overwhelming support of the community. TLS already has raised $7.75 million for the Project. Over spring break, the campaign reached $7 million, the city approved the project, and the […]
Much has been said and written about the bond between mothers and their babies. Fathers can also bond with their babies. Their presence and participation in the lives of their infants can be a positive factor in their development and for the family in general. A father’s part in a baby’s relationship can start before […]
