New Business Venture Brings Healthy Snack Options to Area Schools

Snacks from vending machines aren’t usually associated with the words healthy or fresh, but one local franchise company is hoping to change that.  Fresh Healthy Vending has over 800 machines throughout the country.  Donna and Byron Marshall purchased the healthy vending franchise out of At...  more

 
 
 

GLOW Event Encourages Life Balance

Today’s mothers wear many different — hats from chauffeur to accountant to cook to chasing away monsters under the bed!  However, with each new role comes less time for mom to find time to keep her life in sync mentally, physically, spiritual and even emotion...  more

 
 
 

Duluth Offers Holiday Fun While School is Out

Are you wondering what fun things you can find for your children to do during their holiday break from school? Duluth Parks and Recreation staff has made that easy for you. Check out the Duluth Holiday Camp hosted at Bunten Road Park December 19 through Decembe...  more

 
 
 

Tips for Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Voting

Did you know barely a quarter of young people made it to the polls in the last midterm elec...  more

 
 
 

Your Kids Can Cook!

College is supposed to be a place of higher learning that prepares young people for the challenges of taking on a greater role as an adult in a civilized society. While there is no doubt the value of the degrees earned in those hallowed halls, one mom has a striking complaint about it...  more

 
 
 

Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving for You and Your Kids

The Thanksgiving holiday season is a wonderful time of the year filled with family, friends and, of course, food. While the spirit of Thanksgiving is to give thanks for all that we have, the holiday has become increasingly focused on food and eating. There’s no harm in enjoying a meal with your family on Thanksgiving, but the medical pros at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta remind us the purpose of the holiday is not simply to over...  more

 
 
 

Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta

Courtesy of Zoo Atlanta

Courtesy of Zoo Atlanta

Looking to forge a new family tradition during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? Be there when Santa makes his first stop – Zoo Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday, November 26 and 27! Bring the little ones for a personal visit with Santa and a professional photo. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies, and kick off the season with costume characters, festive crafts, animal encounters, music and games. Reservations are available in one of four time slots: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2:30...  more

 
 
 

Keep Kids Healthy During the Winter Months

As the winter quickly approaches, it’s no secret that many kids will be stuck inside looking for fun and will unfortunately, turn to the TV, the computer or the cookie jar for entertainment during the colder mo...  more

 
 
 

Family Caregivers Conference to be held in Lawrenceville

Family Caregivers Conference will be held on Saturday, November 5 at First United Methodist Church in Lawrencev...  more

 
 
 

Elizabeth and Ed Smart in Atlanta Promoting Family Safety

Elizabeth Smart

Child Advocates Elizabeth and Ed Smart will be in Atlanta October 14 to join forces with Keep Georgia Safe and share with parents, educators, community leaders and students the importance of safety empowerment for chil...  more