As parents, one of the most important things we can do for our kids is teach them to swim and ensure they are safe when near water. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent which is…
Keeping Kids Active & Healthy
At Alpharetta Moms we know the importance of raising healthy children. This page is intended to help you stay up to date with information you need to keep your kids active and healthy.
Birthday Party Ideas Around and About Alpharetta
AlpharettaMoms.Org has suggestions to help plan your child’s birthday party! Where should you have it, what type of activity does he/she want for the party? Whether you are looking for action, art or a spa, there are many local places to consider as the host for your child’s party. We have tried to simplify some…
Ways Kids Can Make a Difference
Make a Difference Day is October 24 and was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world.” Make a difference day is a day to help those in need or do something positive in the neighborhood. This article concentrates on ways we can…
A-Z Things to Do Around and About Alpharetta
From A-Z, AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you updated weekly on fun family things to do! Bunches of information in one place to make our lives a little easier! This article looks much different than in the past with many places not open yet or re-opening with social distancing measures in place. I have updated the venues with…
Apple Pickin’ on Apple Orchard Alley and Beyond
I love everything about the Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. Fall brings autumn foliage, apple pickin’ and festivals that compliment the beautiful mountain views. These gorgeous mountain towns such as Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Murphy and Helen offer apple/seasonal fruit picking, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing, rodeos, tubing, festivals and so much more! Ellijay…
Corn Mazes Around and About Alpharetta
Corn mazes are a fall tradition for many families in the Atlanta area. Corn mazes usually have a unique design to explore and follow (or get lost in) the many trails! Some even have haunted mazes for the teens! Here is the list we have compiled for some not too far away mazes to visit…
Awesome Pumpkin Patches Around and About Alpharetta
FALL and Pumpkins go hand in hand!! It seems summer went by so fast and before we know it the Holidays will be here. But for now we have plenty of time to savor all the things that make the Fall season so special. Whether it is driving to North Georgia to see the changing…
AlpharettaMoms.Org’s Fall 2020 Activity Guide
AlpharettaMoms Summer Activity Guide is full of Family Fun activities for everyone! Free outdoor concerts, movies, events, pool information and more! Save time by having this as your go-to list for things to do. Feel free to print this out and use as a guide, save on your computer, share or like it but most…
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…
Community Invited to Keep Alpharetta’s Scarecrow Tradition Alive During COVID
It’s SCARECROW time! The City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services can’t wait to see Alpharetta residents creativity! Alpharetta, you are invited to join them in making a scarecrow that will bring joy to everyone that lives or visits Alpharetta! The application process is simple and free. Deadline to apply is Sept.10 so get…
A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Dental Health by Michael J Leach DDS Pediatric Dentistry
Take the uncertainty out of your child’s dental health with the latest all-inclusive guide written by Michael J. Leach, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry! A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Dental Health is a collective sampling of the 11 most common questions/concerns that parents have regarding their child’s oral health and development. Dr. Leach and his team strive…
Free and Fun Library Events for the Kiddos Around and About Alpharetta
Fulton County Library System Launches PAPER for Online Learning Earlier this year, Fulton County Library System launched a variety of new Digital Resources to enhance an already extensive Digital Library experience, amid COVID-19. Popular library digital resources launched earlier this year included Lynda.com, Kanopy, Creative Bug, among others. Today, FulcoLibrary launches Paper.co, a free, online…
COVID-19 Resources Around and About Alpharetta
I put together some resources to help us navigate ways we can safely practice social distancing and still be involved in activities and have family fun through the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now we all need some positive inspiration to keep our spirits up. With the world changing so rapidly and so many unknowns, the best…
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…
Explore and Play at Parks and Trails in North Fulton
Families have boundless opportunities for outdoor family fun with the many parks and trails in North Fulton. We have put together a list to help you when you are looking to venture out on bikes, a walk or to play sports in a field. Several parks are along a river and have canoe access and…
