Kid Activities

It’s Halloween, which means the holiday season is upon us! I’m going to take this opportunity to say something that may anger some of you - particularly those of you who may or may not be grandparents or extended...

"The essentials of happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." - Joseph Addison I saw these words inscribed on a mural on the gymnasium wall at the Orange Grove Center. We've...

You don't have to be Irish or Catholic or a lover of green beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! If you are looking for something for the whole family to do, then you are a lucky leprechaun! Chattanooga has...

Every year around this time, not so coincidentally about when students start getting into the 6s, 7s, and 8s, I receive more phone calls than normal from parents of 3rd and 4th-graders. "My daughter is struggling with multiplication and she...

Being a mom during the winter months can be rough. Chapped lips, runny noses and an endless supply of lost hats can drive even the most together mama to the brink of insanity. To make matters worse, cold weather means...

Over the past few months, my husband and I have been trying to find a bit of margin in our lives – to have time to read the fiction book, or bake that loaf of bread for a friend,...

In the last few months I've seen ads for both a "Peep on a Perch" and a "Leprechaun on the Ledge," created in the spirit of the infamous Christmas Elf on the Shelf. These toys that magically move around...

As we draw closer to Christmas, most of us are probably checking our list twice (and realizing we still haven't figured out what to get for our brother-in-law). Hopefully you are finding time to enjoy the season with your...

Exciting events are happening all over Chattanooga! From musicals and concerts, to free pass days at museums and so much more, there's just so much to do this winter season in Chattanooga. With the holidays gone and the dreaded...

I know this is going to make me sound like a terrible mother, but I really, really hate toddler play. I love my child more than anything in this world, but the phrase "mommy, play with me" is one...