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April-2015

Introducing Solids to Baby

Four to six months is a good time to start Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Candice Baxter Food

Reversing Letters and Numbers and Can Shyness Be Overcome?

Our "Dear Teacher" April 2015 column. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Margaret Eberts & Peggy Gisler Education

Help Siblings Prepare For Their New Role as Sister or Brother

Talk about family challenges and get siblings involved. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Matthew Timberlake for the Urban Child Institute Health

6 Perfect Bedtime Stories

Introduce your child to the joys of reading with one of these books at bedtime. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Jane Schneider Education

Pancakes Anyone?

Start this yummy weekend tradition at your home. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Liz Phillips Food

Recovering From Having Your Baby?

Self-care is key, in the early months and beyond. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Christa Melnyk Hines Health

This Thing Called Love

What does love look like? Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Jane Schneider

Swathi Granesh is a Budding Environmentalist

The Collierville High School senior sits on the Collierville Environmental Commission. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Robin Gallaher Branch

Have You Had it with the Sass?

Help your child be learn to be more respectful and polite and enjoy a happier family. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Malia Jacobson Health

Helping Teens Manage Money

Using online tools to help your teen manage his bank account. Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Sharon Cindrich Family Finances

Raising Money-Wise Kids

What are you teaching your children about money management? Read more

May 1, 2015 12:05 AM Margie Sims Family Finances

It's Christmas for Comic Book Fans

Kids have always gravitated towards comics as a fun way to read. When I was growing up, Archie and his gang was popular. With the recent explosion of Manga and chapter books told with comics — think C... Read more

Apr 30, 2015 10:00 AM Jane Schneider Features 1 Comments

Learn About Hickory Hill Resources for Families

If you live in the Hickory Hill area and would like to learn about organizations that provide family assistance, plan to attend #iCONNECT. #iCONNECT is a resource fair aimed at addressing the needs... Read more

Apr 30, 2015 6:00 AM Jane Schneider Features

Fun Family Picks for April 25-26

Lots going on this weekend. Have fun! The Autism Awareness Festival • Transformations Autism Treatment Center 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Learn more about autism at this family-friendly festival. Kids... Read more

Apr 24, 2015 11:30 AM Jane Schneider Features

Great Writing Tips from Children’s Book Authors

Writing is a solitary pursuit. I am always on looking for ways to connect with other writers and experts in the field. So when my editor, Jane Schneider, mentioned she was hosting the Memphis Parent W... Read more

Apr 22, 2015 9:25 AM Meena Viswanathan Features

High School Musical Theatre Award Nominees Announced

High school theatre troupes around the Mid-South are likely whooping it up this week. The Orpheum Theatre released the nominees for the popular High School Musical Theatre Awards, coming up in May. ... Read more

Apr 20, 2015 12:38 PM Jane Schneider Features

Family Fun Picks for April 17-19

• Bookstock, the Memphis-area Author's Festival • Benjamin Hooks Central Library Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Come celebrate the rich diversity of voices from our community. Bookstock feat... Read more

Apr 17, 2015 9:02 AM Jane Schneider Features

5 Free Family Outings in April

Plenty going on around town, just needs you to come out and play. EVERY TUESDAY Dixon Gallery and Gardens • Pay-What-You-Can. Also Free on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Be sure to see the ne... Read more

Apr 14, 2015 9:53 AM Jane Schneider Features

Be a Part of 'A Conversation with Our Sons'

“It’s not a matter of whether you’ll be stopped when you’re driving,” begins Memphis mom Teresa Jenkins, “but that you’ll be stopped multiple times because you are black.” As an African American w... Read more

Apr 14, 2015 9:45 AM Jane Schneider Features

Learn About Writing for Children at Memphis Public Library's Bookstock

Calling all aspiring children’s book writers. Are you currently writing a children’s picture book? Wanting to develop a young adult novel? Or just curious to learn how writers develop their story idea... Read more

Apr 14, 2015 9:31 AM Jane Schneider Features