A college education is generally the largest purchase a family willmake, aside from buying a home. And college is expensive. In 2017, for example, the average one-year cost of tuition and fees, and room and board, at four-year public colleges in the U.S. was $19,487.¹ If this annual figure is multiplied for four years of…
Back to School
This is such a busy time of year for families with kids. Check this age frequently for news about schools and other information you will need to transition back into the school year.
New Spanish School in Johns Creek is All the Rave
In case you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new small business opening up in Johns Creek, and it’s creating quite the buzz. That’s because it’s a Spanish Learning Academy for Kids, and it’s an opportunity for your children to be taught by Native Spanish speakers from all around the world. The school is “Spanish Learning…
Alpharetta Christian Academy Provides a Spiritual and Academic Foundation for Students
Alpharetta Christian Academy is a Christ-centered and family oriented ministry dedicated to developing and transforming students for a lifetime of learning, loving, leading, achieving, and serving. Our caring teachers and environment give each child the attention he or she deserves and allows for the student’s intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual growth by offering a challenging…
St. Aidan’s Preschool & MMO
St. Aidan’s Preschool & Mother’s Morning Out programs provide a developmentally appropriate program where children will be given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential in a loving Christian environment. Program Offerings MMO 9:00-12:00 (August-December) 9:00-1:00 (January-May) 2 Days – Tuesday & Thursday Ratio: 1:5 Your toddler wants to explore the world they are…
Plan for the Future with Country Financial Representative Michael Gordy
Michael Gordy 770.667.9749 COUNTRY Financial® Representative Life – Disability – Long Term Care – Retirement – Home – Umbrella – Auto – Business Follow on Facebook! countryfinancial.com/michael.gordy AlpharettaMoms is proud to have Michael Gordy as a sponsor. The article was provided by Country Financial.
Why you should take a Chick-fil-A Headquarters Tour!
There is so much more to Chick-fil-A than their amazing food and knowing the full story behind the founder and his principles will make you love CFA even more! I recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of the CFA headquarters in Atlanta with other local moms from the CFA moms panel and highly recommend the tour…
Visit Hillcrest Orchard’s for Your Family’s Fall Fun
Hillcrest Orchards will soon be ready for their Fall Apple Pickin’ Jubilee on weekends beginning in September. Hillcrest Orchards offers a full day of entertainment filled with apple picking, pig races, a petting zoo, and much more! Hillcrest Orchards is located in the North Georgia mountains and while only open 3 months of the year, the…
Club Z! Tutoring of Alpharetta ~ Tutoring and Test Prep that Comes to You!
Everyone knows that students who start the school year working with a tutor make better grades on their first report card and avoid the stress of playing ‘catch up’ for the rest of the semester. Those same students also experience much higher levels of confidence and self-esteem right from the beginning of school. Club Z! Tutoring…
Staying Focused and Organized as the Kids Head Back to School
The kids are headed back to school and it’s time to begin early bedtime routines, homework, and sports activities. We have a few suggestions on how to make this transition easier as it can be difficult to change routines such as sleeping in, going to the pool and hanging with friends. A suggestion is to…
Ways Parents Can Help Relieve Test Anxiety
School is back in session which for many students means another year of tests, lots of homework and juggling extracurricular activities. It is very common for students to have test anxiety and as parents, there are ways to help relieve them of their worry. Some children have test anxiety because they have a fear of…
Back to School Tips By CHOA
From the alarm clock to the afternoon bell, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has back to school covered! Children’s knows that parents focus is on keeping your kids healthy so they can learn and grow so they put together helpful tips on common school-related issues. CHOA’s back to school tips include: Pack Smart– Backpacks are a…
The Spiritual Suitcase for Grads Leaving Home: 4 Things to Pack
Mixed emotions are so normal as parents watch their child in cap and gown, walking down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance. I’ve experienced the excitement, joy, and relief of that moment myself, tinged with sadness though, because somehow, you know things will never be the same. Every high school graduate can be so excited…
Preston Ridge Montessori School: The Place for a Montessori Education
There is nothing quite like the authentic Montessori Method for early childhood education. Those familiar with conventional teaching methods and school environments will discover a truly unique and different experience in a Montessori classroom. The Prepared Environment of our Primary Montessori classroom revolves around tangible experiences. It is designed to stimulate each child’s curiosity and instill a lifelong love…
Save Money Shopping Every Day with Groupon Coupons
Using Groupon is an amazing way to SAVE money! Groupon is offering huge saving on hundreds of merchants! Groupon is simple to use and is free. I am a mom who loves to save money and when I see a great deal on a product I like, I tend to use it.Whether you are looking…
Forsyth County Public Library to Offer Free Online Tutoring Service
Just in time for the start of a new academic year, Forsyth County Public Library launches a free, web-based, on-demand tutoring service for students of all ages with Tutor.com. Beginning August 1, anyone with a library card can access this free service inside the library or from home using any computer or mobile device connected…
