Augusta Family Magazine Dec 2011

Archive » News & Notes
	Rucker’s Right Former WAGT chief meteorologist Jeff Rucker began his third career when he and his wife, Christine, opened the new Mathnasium Learning Center at Mullins Crossing last November.
	Aiken Opening The all-new Family Y of Aiken County held its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 142. More than 4,500 visitors enjoyed tours, lunch and family-friendly activities and demonstrations
	Excellent Essays The Augusta Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented the 2011-2012 Richmond County winners of the American History Essay Contest in early January.
	Protect Your Active Family with Helmets Don't let your children hit the road on their new bike without a helmet. Here's a guide to help you pick the right helmet for your child. Rene Hopkins, RN, Coordinator Safe Kids East Central
	State Champions! Local Team wins state championship and places third in Southern Regionals.
	Like Mother, Like Daughter Moms have a powerful influence as role models for their daughters’ physical activity...
	Slow Cooker Fajita-Style Tacos Summer is almost over. Goodbye relaxed schedule that allows for random bursts of activity at a moment’s notice. Hello school schedule, un-yielding and routine. Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE
	Puppy Play Columbia County’s first dog park opened on July 28. The Riverside Dog Park is located behind Riverside Elementary School on Hardy McManus Road.
	Give Kids a Boost On August 5, kids can get a “boost” in two ways...
	Record Setters The local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration brought in an estimated $857,893 in donations and pledges.
	She's Got Art Lakeside High School graduate Sara Mays is the 2011 Broad Street Artists’ Row Art Scholarship recipient for 2011.
	Fruit, Peanut Butter and Caramel Apples oh my! Fresh fruit is a great snack all by itself but adding dip brings it up a level and increases the fun factor, too. By Kim Beavers
	Summer Snacks Schedules change in the summer and many times that means fewer scheduled meals which can lead to increased snacking. Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE
	Dancing With Don Morris Communications’ own Don Bailey, president of The Augusta Chronicle, will be one of 10 celebrity dancers in the inaugural Dancing Stars of Augusta competition.
	Southern Cooking The Morris Museum of Art continues its tradition of celebrating Southern foodways with an appearance by the Lee Brothers on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Archive » Homefront
	Simple Celebrations Birthday parties don't have to be over-the-top to be fun for the birthday boy or girl, the parents and their guests. Jessica Fisher
	Thanksgiving 101 A guide to hosting a stress-free Thanksgiving for Reluctant hosts. Karin Calloway
	Should I Stay or Should I Go? There is no tried and true formula to determine what is the “right” thing to do—full-time, part-time or stay-at-home—it’s a mix that is an individual choice for each family. Cammie Jones
	Grandma’s Moving In Regardless of the reason for the move, your familiar world has forever been altered. What are some ways to deal with this life change to make this transition easier for everyone?
	Home Education Charlene Peavey, the conference coordinator for the Georgia Home Education Association, who has also homeschooled her own five children for the past 25 years, says there are many reasons why parents choose home schooling over other education models, By Lucy Adams
	Is It Time To Tune Out the Tube? I can mark periods of my life by the television programs I watched. In my early years, my older brother and I revolved our Saturday routine around morning cartoons... By Lucy Adams
	Shaping Up for Selling First impressions are important and the same holds true when you are showcasing your home for a potential sale. Courtesy ARA Content
	Their Works of Art Children’s Artwork Can Decorate More Than the Fridge By Cammie Jones
	Spring Clean Your Kitchen As we are entering the warmer season, spring cleaning is a hot topic...
	Babysitters - A How To Guide O’ babysitter, thou art divine. You drive your own car. You don’t drink our wine... By Lucy Adams
Archive » Time Out!
	Young Love What's a parent to do when their teen experiences their first love, first heartbreak...first romance? Lucy Adams
	Keep It Positive It takes positive parents to raise positive children. Negative thought patterns and personalities can be turned around with a few simple techniques. Lucy Adams
	Dancing Into the Holidays The Nutcracker celebrates its 40th production in Augusta. Learn about how the production began and the ins and outs of dancing in this beloved ballet. Cammie Jones
	Should We Ditch the Landline? Do you really need a landline? While many homes are disconnecting their landlines, there are pros and cons to doing so. Karin Calloway
	Wishful Thinking As Sallie Felton, a practicing life coach in Hamilton, Mass., and co-author of Stepping Stones to Success With Deepak Chopra, says, “You can become a victim of wishful thinking.” By Lucy Adams
	Menu Makeover Calling them the lazy days of summer is fitting at my house when it comes to our evening family meals. Dinner is served later than during the school year and menus are often planned at the last minute... By Karin Calloway
	Parenting: Perfection Is Not the Goal Perfection. I know her. Her child goes to school with mine. We sit together at baseball games. Her son’s baseball pants are always the whitest... By Lucy Adams
	Talking About the Tough Stuff Eliminate Excuses and Initiate Conversations With Your Children By Lucy Adams
	Should You Pay for Good Grades? Motivating your children to do well in school can be one of the most important—yet challenging —things you can do as a parent. Courtesy ARA Content
Archive » Mommy Makeover
	Mommy Makeover August 2011 Tonita Cody, 42, is a wife, mother of two and pastor of Parks Grove F.B.H. Church in Lincolnton. By Karin Calloway
	Awesome Anna Anna Avrett, 51, an architect and mother of three teenagers, is a three-time winner of the Family Y’s Team Lean weight loss competition, losing a total of 60 pounds. By Karin Calloway
	Happy Helen Helen Bissell, 49, is one busy mother of three. By Karin Calloway
	Pretty Patty Dr. Patty Caudell, 46, is a busy mother of two sons, ages 11 and 9, who holds a black belt in karate and enjoys the outdoors. Karin Calloway
Archive » Healthy Family
	Alternative Medicine for Kids? What is alternative medicine? what's the difference between alternative and integrative medicine? What's right for our kids? Cammie Jones
	Got Gluten? What's up with gluten sensitivity and how do you live gluten-free? Cammie Jones
	More Than a Cough Asthma cases are on the rise, impacting children and adults alike. Charmain Z. Brackett
	Sleep Safety We can significantly reduce the number of infant deaths due to SIDS by using these 10 simple, but important, sleep practices. Rene Hopkins, RN
	Healthy Family Michael Viator needs all his available lung capacity. Since smoking would interfere with the 17-year-old Richmond County home schooled student’s love of dance, he doesn’t even consider touching cigarettes.
	Buy or Bag? Each week of the school year, I let my girls mark off the days on the school lunch menu when they want to eat at school... By Cammie Jones
	Caffeinated Kids Caffeine is cool. It continues to get a hipper image thanks to energy drinks that promote increased vivacity and sophistication if consumed. by Cammie Jones
	The Lean Teen Is there any way to reconcile these health-conscious desires with a lifestyle that often necessitates greasy paper bags from the drive-thru window? By Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson
	Potty Training Pointers Potty training. Just those two words bring me back to a time of stress in the Jones household. By Cammie Jones
	Move and Improve Self Esteem New Research Links Physical Activity to Psychological Well Being. Lucy Adams
The Big Move...To the Big Bed As a first-time parent, the big move to the big bed can be a serious parenting dilemma. We asked the experts the right age and how to make the transition from crib to bed. Cammie Jones
Archive » Inspiration Station
	In Service Fort Gordon Spouses and Civilians Club members are spirited volunteers. Charmain Z. Brackett
	Show Me the Money Junior Achievement has been teaching kids about money and business through in-school and summer programs since 1962. Charmain Z. Brackett
	Raising Kids Who Care Family Volunteerism Puts Children on the Path Towards Lifelong Altruism Charmain Z. Brackett
	It's All About Connecting Augusta resident Kim Hines started Augusta Locally Grown, a modern-day farmers market concept which connects local farmers to local consumers. Charmain Z. Brackett
	Time for Teens Young Life is a national organization that started in Dallas in 1941. It has been in Augusta since 1953, according to Ogden Tabb, area coordinator. By Charmain Z. Brackett
	Adventures in the Arts As budgets are cut and belts are tightened, Cindy O’Brien believes there’s even more of a need for her organization... By Charmain Z. Brackett
	Generations Apart By 3 p.m., the back room of the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care is quiet. ..the International Baccalaureate students from the Academy of Richmond County slip in almost unnoticed and begin their volunteer duties. By Charmain Z. Brackett
	Network in a Bag Lydia Project Provides Tote Bags, Financial Assistance and More for Women With Cancer By Charmain Z. Brackett
	Well Schooled Educator Turns Homeschool Experience Into Growing Christian Academy. Charmain Z. Brackett

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