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The Power of Family Storytelling
You’re re-telling one of your children’s favorite stories about something that happened when you were growing up. It’s one of your children’s favorites, and they have heard it dozens of times. You reach the end of your tale only to hear them say, “Tell it again!” Reminiscing and telling stories about your own childhood can […]
LCT to Perform: ‘High School Musical Jr’
Lexington Children’s Theatre brings two exciting shows to the stage in March. First up is the popular Disney favorite, “High School Musical Jr.” The show follows star athlete Troy and nerdy beauty Gabriella as they navigate their way through the challenges of attending East High. Showtimes at the LCT Learning Stage are Saturday, March 2 […]
‘Fam U’ Will Provide a LIFT for Families
In the Fayette County Public Schools, families are our partners in all that we do, and we are committed to working collaboratively with you to ensure the success of every student. One of our many outreach efforts is an exciting program we call Family University, or “Fam U” for short. Family University is a series […]
2019 Spring Break Staycations
You don’t have to travel far to have a Spring Break adventure. If your family is staying local for Spring Break, check out these spots for some fun “stay-cation” ideas. COLLINS BOWLING CENTER 205 Southland Drive, Lex. (859) 277-5746 / collinsbowling.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Noon-11 p.m. […]
Moore’s Career Path: A Happy Accident
How did Daphne Moore become a Vision Therapist at Dr. Rick Graebe’s optometry office in Versailles? Mostly by accident. A 2014 graduate with a psychology degree from St. Catharine College, now closed, Moore was searching online for school counselor jobs when another position – Vision Therapist – caught her eye, so to speak. After a […]
Warts: Common But Not Worrisome
I have had warts on my hands and feet before. A lot of people have, especially as children. Warts are benign, extremely common growths that appear on the skin. Common warts (Verruca vulgaris) are caused by a few members of the large human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Warts appear as flesh-colored (or darker) growths on the […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Keaston Brown
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.
Asbury Educator of the Month: Lauren Moorhead
What does Lauren Moorhead think about her job as an eighth-grade science teacher at Jessie Clark Middle School? “It’s unfair,” she said. Right, because science is tough and middle schoolers are even tougher? Nope. It’s the opposite. The only thing she loves more than teaching science are her students. “Middle schoolers get a bad reputation, […]
What I Really Want to Ask My Babysitter
Finding a great babysitter is no easy task. Without family or friends nearby to help with childcare, you have to find a perfect stranger to trust with your children. We’ve been extremely lucky with our past childcare providers. But we recently found ourselves needing a new regular sitter for our youngest daughter. I posted an […]
Reader’s Feedback February 2019
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. January’s Question was: What is the funniest thing your child has said to you lately? “Sawyer, age 4: Why do we have our Halloween decorations still up? Mom: We don’t. What are you talking about? […]