Q: My 10-year-old wants a smartphone. I’m not sure I’m ready for that, but I don’t want him to feel left out. Is that too young? I know lots of kids have a phone nowadays. A: I can tell you from working in a school, kids are getting phones younger and younger. I personally think this question
Stories
Met Their Match
One of the most valuable gifts a person can offer is their time. Eula Wilson has given this gift nearly every week for the past five years. Wilson serves as a Big Sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County, a volunteer-supported mentoring organization with monitored matches between
‘Twas the Season of Giving
It was 17 degrees on the morning of Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, where residents from Henderson, Evansville, and surrounding areas waited outside to be seen by a dentist – for free. Audubon Dental Center held its 20th annual Christmas Care Day where they served 58 patients with needs ranging from
Where is Henderson?
When Jerilyn Dufresne began toying with the idea for a new murder mystery she had no idea it would take place in Henderson. She didn’t even know "whodunnit." "I had an idea of what if a body fell off a train in Quincy, Illinois, my hometown," she said. Most of her books take place in Quincy, but
Henderson Homes to Brighten Your Holiday Season
Looking for a twinkling town, adorned with Christmas decorations for a special, winter weekend getaway? Look no further than historic, quaint Henderson, Kentucky. Located on the mighty Ohio River in the western region of the state, we do Christmas décor just like a classy, down-to-earth river town
Experiencing Arctic Adventure
The second annual Arctic Adventure Kids Fun Festival presented by Independence Bank will be Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, 2016, at the Owensboro Convention Center. This indoor polar playground will be full of activities for kids of all ages! Frostbite Fred and his crew learned a
Skateboarding is my Nature
Zachary Overfield openly acknowledges skateboarding possesses an undesirable perception that the sport introduces youth to trouble. It’s a negative connotation he defends because in his experience skateboarding did the opposite – it saved him. In 2014, the 28-year-old Henderson County High School
Cookies Santa Will Love
Pumpkin Crunch Cookies These cookies are soft and crunchy all at the same time. And they stay soft, too. So they are a great option for a do-ahead dessert that you can take to any Thanksgiving or Christmas party. For the pumpkin, I prefer to use fresh rather than canned. But either will work
Parental Control December 2016
Q: What are your thoughts about letting your child sleep in the bed with you? My child is three, and it's something I sometimes do, but not all the time. I have other parents that tell me I'm awful and I'm going to mess up my child. A: This has been a loaded question for decades – to co-sleep or
Run Hendo
If getting fit is one of your New Year’s resolutions, these Henderson-based running groups could help you meet your goals in 2017. Run Hendo Run Hendo was founded two years ago as a Facebook page to give runners and walkers in Henderson a place to connect, share experiences and advice, and
Calling all Hendersonians!