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Smith the Smart Choice for Team Captain
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Jackson Smith School: Lexington Catholic High Grade: 12 Sports: Basketball & Football Academics: Jackson is a 4.0 student, No. 2 in his class and has taken eight A.P. classes. Parents: Lisa & Brian It’s no surprise that Jackson Smith was chosen captain of the Lexington Catholic High basketball team. […]
Jackson is a Hands-On Teacher for Yates Students
Kindergarten teacher Jamila Jackson came late to the teaching profession but brought a clear vision with her when the Lexington mother of five became an educator. “My children had some positive experiences and some negative experiences with school,” she said. “I wanted to make sure no one else’s child had the negative experiences we did, […]
Learning Unplugged with FCPS
Beginning on April 6, Fayette County Public Schools will start Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) for its students. Most FCPS students will access instructional materials online, but the internet isn’t necessary for all learning activities. “Learning Unplugged” is a series of activities provided by FCPS that promote learning at home without the use of electronics. These printable […]
Community Comes First at Community Montessori School
Perhaps no education entity in the area is more aptly named than Community Montessori School, a toddler through eighth-grade school that sits on 13 acres on Stone Road in south Lexington. CMS, of course, follows the Montessori method but also embraces community as a central tenet of the program. “I love the name of our […]
Tips for Childproofing an Older Home
(BPT) – While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being raised, or where they may spend a lot of time, it’s a good […]
Both Father, Daughter Benefit From Vision Therapy
Dr. Rick Graebe’s work with Vision Therapy has become so successful and well known throughout the state that the behavioral optometrist in Versailles is now treating a second generation of patients. One such family includes Matt Norman and his 8-year-old daughter Katie. Matt is a pediatric cardio-vascular perfusionist, meaning he runs the heart-lung machine for […]
Set an Example by Caring for Yourself
Frightened. Shaken. Small. Powerless. I’m sure most of us have felt like this at some point during this coronavirus crisis. These feelings can see overwhelming at time, but listening to and caring for our feelings is central to well-being. I know when I listen to my feelings, they tell me what I need. When I […]
Tips to Protect From the Unexpected
While spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to make sure your family is ready for the unexpected in the event a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) leak occurs. You might be surprised to learn that CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in the […]
Discover Summer at the Living Arts & Science Center
Summer 2020 at the Living Arts & Science Center is shaping up to be the most exciting summer yet. Watch creativity grow with nine, week-long, summer camps for students from preschool to high-school at the LASC. Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of classes with full-day and half-day schedules available and […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre March Performances
A powerful story that revolves around a singular dress, LCT brings, “The Hundred Dresses” to the stage March 19- March 27. “The Hundred Dresses” follows a girl, Wanda Petronski, as she gets teased and bullied because she wears the same blue dress every day. When another girl in the same position goes along with the […]
The Benefits of Dance for Kids
Extracurriculars offer many benefits to young children, and dance is one activity that helps create well-rounded kids. Physical benefits are often the first that come to mind. Adalhi Aranda, founder of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet, calls dance a “total body workout” that increases flexibility, balance and coordination. Dance can also affect spatial awareness. “The greatest […]
Celebrate Dr. Seuss with LCT’s ‘Cat in the Hat’
Lexington Children’s Theatre’s brings Dr. Seuss’s classic story to the stage in March with performances of “The Cat in the Hat.” This fun, playful and creative story will come alive as The Cat and his special friends, Thing one and Thing Two, cause a huge mess for Sally and her brother to fix. ‘The day […]
2020 Summer Camp Fair Cancelled
In accordance with the statewide guidelines on social distancing, Lexington Family has cancelled the 2020 Camp Fair. We remain committed to bringing you all the information on summer camps, activities, classes and local family-oriented businesses and organizations. Our website, LexingtonFamily.Com, will stay updated with 2020 camp information as it becomes available. Thank you to all […]
More Kids? My Heart Spoke Loud and Clear.
Immediately after the birth of my first child, I knew in my gut I would be having more children. The same feeling arose after the birth of our second child. But the third? Not a flutter of longing in my body. My instincts were telling me our family was complete. I have had a few […]
2020 Spring Consignment Sales
Rhea Lana 3180 Richmond Road (Former Walmart) Friday, Feb. 28, 7-10 p.m. (pre-sale passes only) Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (pre-sale passes only) Sunday, March 1, noon-7 p.m. Monday, March 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March […]
Nesting: The Do’s and Don’ts
Pregnant women often feel the urge to prepare the home for baby’s arrival. You might want to clean the bathrooms twice a day, or suddenly feel the need to organize all of the baby clothes. It’s easy to go overboard with this combination of nerves and hormones, so here are some Nesting Do’s and Don’ts. […]
The Best Gifts for Babies to Big Kids
Find the perfect gift for the baby, toddler or preschooler in your life with our Holiday Gift Guide for 2018! Remember to Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our e-newsletter for chances to win these amazing items this holiday season. Best Baby Gear: The Maxi Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 convertible car seat is truly […]