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Memphis Parent March 2013

A Garden of Hope

This story of woodland creatures may encourage kids to eat their veggies Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Liz Phillips Food

When Should I Hold My Child Back?

Find out what the school can do to get your child on track. Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Margaret Eberts & Peggy Gisler Education

A Change of Scenery Will Do You (and Baby) Good

Now that it's warmer, take baby outdoors to play Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM The Urban Child Institute Health

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I heard a wonderful thing while I was out on the tennis court the other day. It was the sound of children’s laughter. On the court behind me, a brother and sister were playing tennis. Well, it wasn... Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Jane Schneider Health

Book Smart, Tech Savvy

How one Mom (with no tech background) developed a promising new reading app Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Kiki Bochi Technology

Get Well Soon

Be careful when using over-the-counter meds for kids Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Kiki Bochi Health

Got Boundaries

Friendships are strengthened when kids learn how to hold their boundary Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Margie Sims Health

photographs by Heather Simmons

Taking a World View

Reginald White Jr. thinks globally to pursue his dreams Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Stephanie Painter

Explore Yourself

Hutchison School's Center for Excellence offers educational enrichment for the community Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Linda O. Schlesinger Camp Guide

Sorting Out Eliana

One family's journey to understand their daughter's mental illness Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM Linda O. Schlesinger Health

Park and Glide

Bring your groms and grind it out at the skatepark Read more

Apr 1, 2013 12:05 AM David Thornton Health

Good-bye, Entitlement. Hello Independence!

How one mom's year-long experiment helped her kids gain self-reliance Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:58 AM Margie Sims Health

Campers keeping cool at Shelby Farms Park

Mud Pits, Music, Horses, and Hoops

Give your kids a summer to remember with these local day camp options Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:47 AM Stacey Greenberg Camp Guide

Managing Electronics at Camp

While researching summer camps, we found most have strict electronics policies. Is this the norm? A: Walking into a cabin of new kids can be hard enough, but doubly so if the campers all brough... Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:39 AM Sharon Miller Cindrich Camp Guide

Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Nashville, Indiana

photo courtesy of American Camp Association

Searching for a Summer Day Camp?

These tips will help save your sanity Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:31 AM Kathy Sena Camp Guide

Overton Park's Alive with Spring Break Fun

Spring break is a great time to enjoy family time. If you’re looking for fun activities to do with your kids this week, put a visit to Overton Park on your list. There you’ll find several interesti... Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:22 AM Memphis Parent

Last year's ambassador family Bonnie & Jason Shelby with daughter, Georgia.

March for Babies

Did you know the prematurity rate for infants in Memphis is among the highest in the nation? So, too, is our infant mortality rate. That’s why the work the March of Dimes does is so important. Duri... Read more

Mar 4, 2013 9:14 AM Memphis Parent