We piled into our station wagon with wooden side paneling. My baby brother was oblivious to what was going on as he was placed into his baby-seat that was fastened in the center of the back seat. On each side of him, with the best window views, my sister and I would buckle in eager to go on a
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Embrace the Chaos | Surviving the Holiday Season with Kids
Here we go again! It’s holiday time. Bring on the Christmas cards I never send out, pictures of children crying in Santa’s lap, and the excitement of getting to watch your kids open presents on Christmas morning. The holidays are fun, but they can also be extremely stressful, at least for
Henderson’s Children are my Nature
Tamika Johnson: entrepreneur, mother, business owner, and early childhood education advocate. For the past 12 years, Johnson's been the Director and CEO of Kidz World Childcare in Henderson, Kentucky. A Henderson native, "Ms. Johnson" as she is affectionately called by all who know her,
Co-Parenting at Christmas | How to Keep Christmas Merry for Separated and Blended Families
Christmas is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year. However, when you have experienced a separation, divorce, or are in the process of blending a new family together, Christmas may look a little different and may not always seem so wonderful. Mom and Dad may be in different homes
Parental Control December 2017
Q: I have a 7-month-old baby boy. I get many questions about how I am too strict on his routine. I have to keep that routine or he will not sleep and I need sleep. What are your thoughts on sticking to a schedule? A: I think the decision to respond to the baby’s cues or set a routine is the
Downtown Henderson Partnership Announces 9th Annual Art Hop
HENDERSON, Ky. (10/18/17) – The Art Hop, coordinated by the Downtown Henderson Partnership, will be Friday, November 3, from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Henderson. The event features 11 pop-up galleries with over 50 Tri-State area artists. This is the ninth and biggest year yet for this annual art
Henderson County 4-H Teen Leadership Conference
From September 20 through 24 Lauren Fambrough, Paige Ford and Mary Kate Miller from Henderson County 4-H attended the Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference, held at the Clyde T. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee. This event is hosted by Kentucky 4-H, Tennessee 4-H, Florida 4-H and
Public Meeting About Spottsville Bridge October 19
A public meeting to discuss plans for the New US 60 Green River “Spottsville” Bridge in Henderson County is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2017. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently ran an ad in the Henderson Gleaner announcing an earlier date. However, due to scheduling issues, the
Parental Control October 2017
Q: My 7-year-old never seems to listen to me when we are out in public. We could be at my parents' house and she makes me look like I am a terrible parent when she gets in trouble. I have done time-outs, spanked, and taken things away but nothing seems to help. She seems to listen to me better when
Baking is my Nature
Belle Townsend looks like your average teenage girl, but if you’ve had the pleasure of meeting her or eating one of her famous cupcakes, you’d know that she’s anything but average. Belle has built up an impressive list of clients that enjoy her baked goods. She has baked for many organizations
Calling all Hendersonians!