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…
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.
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…
Ivy Bridge Academy Offers Debate, Academic Camps and Tutoring
Ivy Bridge Academy (IBA)’s aims to introduce elementary, middle school and high school students to the art and science of persuasive fact based debate to foster confidence and independent thinking. The company creates an environment where students freely debate current issues with other students, which is further reinforced and encouraged by the debate teachers. Ivy…
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…
Four Steps to Overcoming the “Fear of the Unknown” with STEM
On the surface, “STEM” may come off as a little scary. Especially for those kids who have never been exposed to things like coding, robotics, engineering, and the like, parents might be receiving feedback along the lines of “this is too hard” or “I don’t like this sort of stuff.” Not to mention the challenge…
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…
Alpharetta Christian Academy – Academically and Spiritually Based
Alpharetta Christian Academy (ACA) is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Alpharetta. ACA is built on a foundation of God’s truth. The teachers and staff equip students academically and also spiritually based on biblical principles. ACA is a place where students are taught the academics, as well as Christian principles that are essential for…
Alpharetta Christian Academy is The Right Choice
Alpharetta Christian Academy educates children in a safe, caring, and loving environment. ACA actively teaches children to give back to the community in an age appropriate manner. Fall 2014, ACA went beyond its typical service project to hold 3 fundraisers to help others in need. Children age three and up rode their bicycles and scooters…
