In Russia and Kazakhstan, There Are Babies Just Waiting To Be Adopted

Scott and Anne Peterson brought their newly adopted son, Clayton, home from Kazakhstan in July of this year. He is the joy of their life and they cannot imagine their lives without him. In Russia and Kazakhstan, there are hundreds, if not thousands of babies, lined up in rows and rows of cribs, waiting for mommies and daddies to love them and take them home...
Sep 29, 2004

Abrakadoodle to offer free art class at Cultural Center

FREE ART CLASS: Cultural Center offers a sample of new Abrakadoodle Art Program on Saturday, October 9.
Sep 20, 2004

Young Levi's Call Hero Honored By Sheriff's Office

Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton congratulates 7 year old Mitchell Bishop for his role in the safe recovery of a missing two year old who was taken by his babysitter. Mitchell spotted the van and remembered the license tag given by the television...
Sep 20, 2004

Clean Water Essay Contest For Sixth, Seventh and Eight Graders

Essays discussing how to protect water quality and water conservation are due October 8th. The essay contest, sponsored by the Clean Water Campaign and waterSmart, is open to sixth, seventh and eighth graders...
Sep 17, 2004

Forsyth County Public Library Presents Preschool Programs Beginning September 6th

Take advantage of these offerings for preschool children from the Forsyth County Public Library...
Sep 4, 2004

Reading With Rottie

The award winning "Reading with Rottie" program shows that one person can really make a big difference. Local Real Estate Agent Grant Wells is realizing his vision of bringing the joy of literacy to children all over Forsyth County. Now you can make a difference too...
Aug 24, 2004

Record numbers turn out for Winnie the Pooh audition

Auditions for Winnie the Pooh attracted 114 children - a record for the Sawnee Cultural Arts Center's children's theatre program.
Aug 17, 2004

Kids Corner - Making Scrapbooks

With all of the rain this summer, we seem to be spending a LOT more time indoors than we had planned. Creating a scrapbook is an inexpensive and rewarding way to make something that the entire family will be able to enjoy...
Jul 3, 2004

4th of July Safety Tips

Hello Friends! The 4th of July is just around the corner! Independence Day is such an exciting and fun time to celebrate the freedom of our nation, not to mention perfect for family get-togethers and outings. Most of us enjoy meeting together for barbeques and picnics, or perhaps a trip to the lake for sun and fun. Gatherings and fireworks go together hand-in-hand...
Jun 19, 2004

Summer Activities for Children

Parents can add to your children's reading writing, science, and math skills with books, travel, museum visits, experiments, crafts, and games this summer. Learning during the summer months can be hands-on, outdoors, and self-directed...
Jun 6, 2004

Georgia Ranks 40th in the KIDS COUNT Report

Georgia ranks 40th among all states in a recently released state-by-state study that reports on the well-being of America's children, up from 47th ten years ago...
Jun 5, 2004

How can I keep them focused?

Dear Barbara, I am a work from home dad, and my kids are now home for the summer. I have a problem keeping my children "focused" on a certain activity while I am working. If I tell them to clean thier room, as soon as I take a phone call, they act like the "cat's away" and go back to watching TV, or even fighting amongst themselves. How can I maintain order in the household if I cannot immediately correct bad behavior?
May 31, 2004

“…And Don’t Forget the Sunscreen…”

Children’s Safety Tips Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
May 31, 2004