Children’s Devotion: New Life!
“You have been given new life with Christ.” ~ Colossians 3:1 “Spring has sprung. The grass has riz. I wonder where the birdie is.” We don’t know who wrote these […]
The View from My Section One Solution for Procrastinators May Also Help with Senioritis
“I’ll think about that tomorrow.” Procrastination can be difficult; add a dash of spring fever and it becomes a considerable problem for many, especially students this time of year. Some […]
The Risks of Cheerleading
The American Academy of Pediatrics conducted a report that concluded that the number-one cause of sports-related spine, spinal cord, or brain injuries in high school and college-aged girls was cheerleading […]
FORsyth Teens By Teens: Sing OUT
“You can’t sing.” Surveys say that 85% of us have been told this at least once. The speaker is saying that they think you hit the wrong notes or your […]
10 Benefits of Music Education
There are many schools, and parents even, who believe that music education is not as important as the core subjects—math, reading, science, social studies, and history. There are actually some […]
The Value of Spring Sports
The request to “go outside and play,” often feels like the beginning of a fight with children, who would rather stay indoors and be consumed with some facet of “screen […]
The Truth about Smartphones and Teenagers
“Everyone has a phone except me! Can I have a phone, please! Please! I promise I will be responsible with it!” For parents who have been awaiting this inevitable question […]
From The Book Shelf: Growing Up
Each month, I spotlight two books guaranteed to delight readers and provide fun activities to further extend the meaning of each reading experience. With so many wonderful titles available, this […]
Now is the Time to Plan Summertime Pool, Tennis and More!
The end of the school year will be here before you know it. This year, don’t wait until the last minute to plan for summer activities when you hear the […]
7 Benefits of Attending Camp
BY ANDREA EVERHART As you try to determine whether or not camp is the right activity for your child, it helps to know the benefits as well. Not only can […]