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Baby Birthday Gift Ideas From a Planet Conscious Mom
by L.A. Brock (The following is an email from a Frankfort artist and mom sent to her extended family before her daughter Eva’s first birthday.) Dear Sweet Family, We want to thank all of you for your love, support and enthusiasm now that little Eva is here with us. We couldn’t have gotten where we […]
Back to School Bash: Features Free Food, Carnival-Like Fun
Looking for an old-fashioned, backyard picnic where your kids can leave with a free book, a backpack filled with school supplies and a wonderful summer memory? The Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy has the ideal event for you and your family. The annual Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 3-5 […]
Financial Planning Seminar For People With Disabilities Set
Based on last year’s success, Central Kentucky Education Cooperative will host another “Creating a Safe and Secure Future” seminar for families of and students with disabilities on Saturday, July 20 at 2331 Fortune Drive from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. This seminar will focus on the importance of long-range financial planning. Carolyn Wheeler, Karen Perch […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre Presents: Annie
Lexington Children’s Theatre will bring a classic show to its stage with a production of “Annie!” in July. The show marks LCT’s 18th annual Summer Family Musical, performed on the LCT Main Stage on Short Street. The show features such memorable songs as “It’s a Hard Knock Life” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a […]
VT Treats Root Causes of Reading Issues
Does Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, claim to cure dyslexia, ADD or other learning differences? No. He recognizes that these are legitimate diagnoses that identify a cluster of behaviors. But he also says these terms are overused and result in the mislabeling of people, especially schoolchildren who struggle in the classroom. What Dr. […]
2019 Preschool Directory
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive Info: 218-2322 www.cdcbg.org Description: Founded in 1958, CDCB provides pre-school and child care programs, and therapy services that benefit children both with and without special needs. 5-STAR rated in Ky. and NAEYC accredited. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy offered to enrolled students and to community children […]
FCPS: Countdown to Kindergarten
Children registered for Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year at Fayette County Public Schools can attend a variety of fun, free and educational activities through the school district’s Countdown to Kindergarten program. Many community organizations partner to offer these countywide opportunities such as The Explorium, the Kentucky Children’s Garden, Lexington Children’s Theatre, the Lexington Philharmonic […]
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Words of Love
Mispronouncing words and phrases is common among young children. My younger kids, ages 2 and 3, often mix up their parts of speech or pronounce their R’s as W’s. They may sound slightly like Elmer Fudd, but I find it adorable. Recently, I began to notice the way my little ones phrased things and contemplated […]
Thomas the Tank Engine Visits Kentucky in June
Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into New Haven on June 7-9 for The Steam Tour 2019. Little engineers and their families can take a 25-minute train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day full of Thomas-themed activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling and more. Train rides depart every 50 minutes, […]
Reader’s Feedback June 2019
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. May’s Feedback Question: What is on your summer bucket list as a family? “Native Café, the Children’s Garden, camping, the library, pool days and tons of lazy days with new books I’ve picked up.” – […]