Independence Bank believes in supporting big dreams — no matter how young the dreamers. That’s why they were eager to sponsor this special feature, celebrating eight incredible young entrepreneurs who are turning their ideas into reality. But they didn’t stop there. Each of these entrepreneurs
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Watermelon Collage Activity
Materials: ›› Glue ›› Paper ›› Scissors ›› Red, Pink, and green tissue paper and/or magazine cutouts ›› Black paper/magazine cutouts (for seeds) Step 1: Get a sheet of printer paper. Fold it in half, hamburger style. Step 2: Once it’s folded in half, use scissors
Passport to Sprinkles
Two sweet traditions from around the world! Photo by Jamie Plain Some of the best souvenirs you can bring home from another country aren’t things you pack in a suitcase, they’re recipes! This summer, we’re taking a short trip to two beloved food traditions that kids absolutely lose their minds
Parent Profile: The Lingerfelts
What does it take to work hard and be successful? Bethany and Brandon share simple, meaningful advice kids can use every day. What was working hard like as a kid? Bethany says it meant doing schoolwork, chores, sports, and helping others. “It taught me discipline and gratitude.” Did you
Selfie Saturday
There is something special about a Saturday spent entirely on foot in downtown Henderson. Our Selfie Saturday Family Challenge calls for no rushing and no big spending. Just tacos, sidewalk laughter, family photos, and maybe a scoop of ice cream if you’re good. Start your afternoon at
6 Local Things To Do This Season
Sunday Funday for Families Sundays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Henderson County Public Library Make the library your family’s Sunday destination! Each week features a new activity for families and kids of all ages—crafts, games, stories, and surprises. Free and open to the public, it’s a great
Preschool Readiness Checklist
Before registering, consider whether your child can: ›› Follow simple directions ›› Separate from a caregiver ›› Communicate basic needs ›› Participate in group activities ›› Manage simple routines (snack, clean-up, nap time) Preschool builds these skills—children don’t need to
Preschool Beginnings
Listening, Learning, and Loving Through the Transition It was a good thing I worked with a group of women who had been mothers for a lot longer than I had, and who were kind enough to share guidance, advice and the benefits of their experience with me as I floundered through my first few years of
10 Quirky Kids’ Books you Might’ve Missed (But Shouldn’t!)
Not every great kids’ book comes from a list of classics, and honestly, that’s where some of the magic lives. The stories that stick with kids (and parents) tend to be a little quirky, a little unexpected, and a whole lot of fun. From laugh-out-loud picture books to adventurous chapter book
Small But Mighty
How 5-year-old Wyatt saved his mother during a triple stroke Kassie Owens always told her son, Wyatt, that he was a fighter. He had survived a high-risk pregnancy and a bout of COVID-19 before he was even born. But on Dec. 12, 2025, the 5-year-old proved he wasn’t just a survivor, he was a
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