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…
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.
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…
Back to School Checklist to Help Keep us Organized
With school just around the corner, most moms feel some mixture of dread and anticipation. None of us want summer to be over, but then again the kids are bored of the pool, bored of television, bored of each other, and you have run out of things to keep them occupied. So now we are…
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…
Virtual Learning Support For Families Offered by the City of Alpharetta
This school year, families will face a whole new world of challenges and uncertainty. The City of Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services team has created a multitude of virtual learning support programs that can offer relief for parents, and fun for the kids. Whether parents are looking for an all-day program with early and…
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month which gives us a chance to explore ways we can use cell phones appropriately and teach our kids too as well. For someone who initially didnt want a smartphone, I seem to find it hard to put it down now. Cell phones are used so widely by people of…
Backpack Safety and Other Tips from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
With school starting soon, we have some helpful hints on choosing backpacks, how to wear them, locker ideas and other helpful tips from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Backpacks should fit well on the child’s back and including the contents, should not weigh more than 10 to 15% of your child’s body weight. If your child…
Daycare Reimagined at Phase Family Center
Preschool and after school programs are often considered the cornerstone for our children’s early development, providing opportunities for children to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. We know that quality preschool and childcare programs can be hard to come by these days! That’s why we are so excited to welcome Alpharetta’s newest…
Saving for College
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…
Plan for the Future with Country Financial Representative Michael Gordy
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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…
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…
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…
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…