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No School Day Camps & Activities
Fayette County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 20, and again for Spring Break March 30-April 3. Whether you need full-day camp or just some drop-in fun, our guide has options: Friday, March 20 Day Camps: Explorium 440 W. Short Street Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ages: Grades PreK-5 Description: Backyard Bugs. Meet the […]
From Nursing to Teaching, Grall Brings Calming Presence
When asked to describe their health science teacher, Freddie Grall, at Jessamine County Technology Center, students Ashley Graves and Zoey Rose cheerfully rattle off her attributes. Sweet, caring, supportive, loving… and brutally honest. “We need that in a teacher,” Ashley said. Said Zoey: “She knows when you’re having a bad day. If there is something […]
Her Volleyball Career: Taylor-Made
Kentucky Utilities March Scholar Athlete: Taylor Trammell School: Henry Clay High GRADE: 12 / SPORT: Volleyball Academics: Taylor has a 4.6 weighted GPA, scored 27 on the science part of the ACT, and is a two-time Academic All-State selection. Parents: Kimberly & Aaron When volleyball star Taylor Trammell entered middle school, she wanted to keep […]
Sayre School hosts 35th History Symposium
Sayre School’s 35th F. Kevin Simon History Symposium for secondary history and social studies teachers featured a timely theme: Women and the Vote: The Centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment. The event on Feb. 22 at Sayre featured speakers Melanie Goan, University of Kentucky; Renee Laegreid, University of Wyoming; and Sharon Harley, University of Maryland. Harley, an […]
Take the Guesswork Out of Meal Planning
Co-written and developed by Bambu Allgaier and Kathryn Dickens, RDN Have you ever felt that deciding what to cook for dinner is often more difficult than actually preparing the meal itself? Let Good Foods Co-Op bear some of the mental load of meal planning for you this week! We have developed a plant-based meal plan with […]
The Downside of Reward Systems
Do you want your children to develop good habits? Study to learn? Contribute to the everyday work of running a home? That is awesome! You and many other parents want to see children develop into self-motivated, cooperative, curious, dedicated human beings. To get that result, it seems like everyone uses rewards, including schools and the […]
Vision Therapy: A Cure for Struggling Students
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your bright child is underachieving at school. Homework is a struggle and he doesn’t seem to try. He doesn’t remember what he has read. His handwriting is sloppy, and he’s a poor speller. Worse, he just seems to hate school. For years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, […]
BrainTap Therapy Helps Calm the Brain and Body
Even after running a successful practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, continues to seek new, cutting-edge methods to help his patients. The BrainTap technology that Dr. Graebe just added to his practice is a case in point. Using visual pathways, BrainTap helps people calm their brain and […]
Q&A with Adalhi Aranda of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet
Parents in the dance world are seeing the word “intensive” pop up when researching summer programs. Adalhi Aranda, founder of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet, explains how intensives help dancers and what parents should know. Q: What exactly is an intensive? A: “An intensive is a camp or workshop designed for serious dancers who are looking […]
“Wondrous Things” Collaborative Drawing Session on Feb. 15
The UK Art Museum will host a Family Day workshop on Saturday, Feb. 15 at noon. This event is hosted by Liz Swanson, an associate professor of architecture at UK. This Family Day workshop will involve a collaborative drawing session using Swanson’s new accordion-style publication titled, “Wondrous Things.” This publication is a children’s book to […]
‘Magical Music Mornings’ Will Feature Sarah Smitha and Mick Jeffries
The Fayette Cooperating Preschool is offering a series of free, innovative music classes to young children, ages 2-7, at Hunter Presbyterian Church at 109 Rosemont Garden. These “Magical Music Mornings” will introduce early learners to the artistry of voice and instrument with play-based instruction from Sarah Smitha of Candy Mountain Music and Mick Jeffries of […]
KYCAA Brings Activities, Performances to Opera House
The 2020 Chinese New Year Celebration, hosted by the KY Chinese American Association, is set for Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. This annual event kicks off with a holiday market from 4-6:45 p.m. Shop and enjoy festival foods, crafts, traditional costumes, calligraphy, mini Chinese classes, cultural displays and […]
Coats and Car Seats Don’t Mix
Puffy coats and snowsuits will keep your little one warm, but they can be extremely dangerous when worn in a car seat. Thick coats pose a hazard when worn in a car seat because they interfere with the effectiveness of the harness straps. Sherri Hannan, Program Director of the Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition, said […]
Plan the Perfect Playroom
Having a dedicated play space at home is awesome for kids – but can be a nightmare for parents to clean up. Here are some tips to help keep your playroom a fun and organized space. Create Centers Keep like toys together and categorize areas by activity. You could have an “Engineering Shelf” that holds […]
Staffing Your Pregnancy Support Team
(BPT) – Many people would be surprised to learn that among developed countries, the United States not only has the highest rate of maternal mortality (death during pregnancy or within one year of birth), but that it increased 56% between 1990 and 2015. The American Society of Anesthesiologists says expectant mothers should talk with their […]
6 Tips to Stay Safe Around Water
(BPT) – Summer is fast approaching, which means that more children will be in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children […]