Posts by GrowingUp
Deck The Halls – Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Family Finance
Now that children are back in school, there are papers to write, homework to complete and tests to study for. And for high school students in Virginia, Economics and Personal Finance is now part of the curriculum. Beginning with students who entered the ninth grade during the 2011-12 school year, a one-credit Economics and Personal…
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Experiement: Funnel Blow Out
Most people can blow out a cake-full of candles with a single breath. Blowing out a single candle is even easier, right? The next time someone has a birthday, try this experiment. What you need: A plastic funnel A birthday candle (or a regular candle) in a candle holder What to do: Have…
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Did you know proficient reading by the end of third grade is a significant predictor of future academic and life success? However, learning to read well begins long before a child enters elementary school. According to literacy experts, reading proficiently results from a combination of experiences and skill building that begins in the earliest years…
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When Eric Layman of Botetourt County took his wife Sharon to an 87-acre field in Blue Ridge, she stepped out of the car a little surprised. “Can you see it?” he asked her. “This is going to be our future.” That was 8 years ago. Now that 87 acres has been converted to a family…
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It seems in kindergarten, the majority of parents flock to their child’s school. There are never-ending holiday parties, assemblies, awards banquets, back to school nights and conferences. As children progress through school, those visits tend to decrease. And while for kindergarten, this is a must, that need never really dies out. Think of it as…
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The parents of a newborn have the awe-inspiring privilege and responsibility to watch their child grow and learn. Each first is exciting, whether it is their baby’s first smile, first time rolling over, first steps, or first word. Each new accomplishment is the beginning of a journey that extends throughout a lifetime. One journey that…
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Music has such an effect on one’s moods. It can lift your spirits when you are down, energize you when you need a boost, or calm and soothe when you need to settle. Just as music impacts you, music also impacts children of all ages even as early as infancy! There are many ways to…
Share This: Read MoreSummertime Dental Injury Prevention
School is out and summertime is here! It is the time of year when kids around the Roanoke Valley are busy with outdoor activities and sports. It is also the time of year when many dental injuries occur. Families are busier with summertime sports activities than in the past due to the numerous organized sports…
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