Posts by GrowingUp
Music Does More Than You Think
You hear it everywhere you go. In the car. In restaurants. In stores. Music is everywhere. Most parents are already strongly rooted in Team Mozart. And why not? Dozens of studies have shown that listening to classical music has a positive effect on infants’ intelligence levels. But recent results have also determined that music can…
Share This: Read MoreSafe Birth in America
What is your attitude towards birth? And why? Recently, the news reported about demonstrators around the country, including some in Roanoke, proclaiming the need for “safe birth”. Many would wonder why groups of dedicated mothers, doulas, midwives and others have concern about the state of birth in this country. Are you concerned? The answer to…
Share This: Read More3 Keys to Creating a Life You Love
You have discovered your top 5 passions after taking The Passion Test in the last few issues. So now what? How does knowing your passions help you live a passionate, purposeful life?There are 3 keys to living a passionate life. They are: Intention: Consciously choosing what you want Attention: Putting your energy, time and resources…
Share This: Read MorePlanning a Party 101
As I write this story, I am planning a birthday party for my two-year-old daughter, who loves to watch Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies. I spent an hour on a Sunday afternoon using Google’s search for images and a word processing program to create invitations we could email. This shindig is on a budget that does not…
Share This: Read MoreBirthday Gifts on a Budget
Birthday parties are great fun! Kids look forward to attending parties, meeting up with their friends, and socializing in a new place that allows them to have a lot of fun. In today’s budget conscience world though, birthday gifts can add up, especially when you have multiple children attending more than one birthday party on…
Share This: Read MoreProtecting Your Kids from Serious Injury is Easier than You Think
Bumps and bruises are just part of growing up. And as parents, we try to keep our children safe and protected, but an accident is bound to happen no matter how closely we watch them. While some falls can just result in a simple scrape or bump on the head, others can be much more…
Share This: Read MoreA Sweet Education: 34 Years of Community School’s Strawberry Festival
Each year, thousands flock to Elmwood Park in Downtown Roanoke for the annual Strawberry Festival. According to Pattie Stratton, however, few know about the driving force behind the event. Stratton, the Director of Marketing and Development for Community School, hopes to change that. The small school located on Williamson Road across from Hollins University is…
Share This: Read More3 Things That Need to Stay in the Classroom
Education is changing before our very eyes. Some days it’s inspiring, yet others it’s plain scary and even frustrating. I just read an article about things that are obsolete in education. Upon seeing the title, I feared that it was going to cite things such as teachers and textbooks. Instead, it went way beyond these…
Share This: Read MoreCamping at Home
Camping can be a fun activity that leaves your family with lasting memories. But if you are unsure whether your kids (or you) can survive the great outdoors, you may want to pitch a tent in the backyard — or even the family room — first. “Do whatever is easiest,” said Sam Dean, a freelance…
Share This: Read MoreAm I Making Enough Milk for Baby?
As a lactation consultant I speak with many new mothers. I have consistently heard one of their biggest concerns. That concern is “worry about adequate milk supply”. This, (as well as concern about returning to work) can be a stumbling block to a successful breastfeeding relationship. So how do new mothers become more confident…
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