Music and movement! Music, choral and dance camps can energize your summer. by CP & Nicole Knauss It is easy to understand that the activities children and teens are involved in shape their lives and choosing the programs that will most significantly impact their overall development is daunting. Since there is a national focus on [...]
Family Adventures in Tennessee by Jennifer Crutchfield v a * c a * t i o n (noun) an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling a period spent away from home of business in travel or recreation I confess. The word ‘vacation’ strikes terror in my heart. It [...]
Secrets, signals, spies and ciphers by Jennifer Crutchfield Secrets and spies are a staple of war, ferreting out facts and cloaking figures in disinformation. As America entered the war between brothers an official spy network was not in place. During the first few years of conflict espionage efforts were characterized by dramatic figures with [...]
The Fracas over Franklin by Jennifer Crutchfield Land grabs, duels, treason and secession marked the birth and death of the “State of Franklin”. A handful of fortified outposts between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River seceded to form their own state in 1794 but the drama began decades earlier. The fertile Watauga region had [...]
What would we do differently if we were teens again? by Lu Lewis and Edna Varner If you are among those who have considered revisiting your teen years to determine if another try at it would get a better outcome, you may want to rethink it. Even in movies like Freaky Friday and 17 [...]
Parents, Partnerships, Prevention and Prom by CP Whether you are a mayor, teacher, pastor, mentor, baker or candlestick-maker Boyd Patterson and the City of Chattanooga call on you to join in the fight for the future. An initiative called “The Future is Ours” is looking for Chattanoogans to use their skill sets to mentor youth [...]
Liza Blair Smoothie Snack Treats Smoothies are a fresh, delicious and nutritious snack option. Made with fresh or frozen fruit and juice, smoothies have a thick, creamy texture from the addition of milk, yogurt, or ice base. Natural sweeteners, such as honey, can be added for flavor and extra healthy benefits. Smoothies in America [...]
Preparing your teen for surgery By Lisa A. Smith, MD It’s been said that “minor” surgery is surgery on someone other than yourself. One exception to this old adage is when your child needs surgery. All children can benefit from psychological preparation for planned surgical experiences. Adequate preparation can help children feel less anxious about [...]
Making Time for Homework- and For Fun! by Jason Isaacs What does your teen enjoy doing when he or she is not doing homework? I often hear “sports” or “video games.” What would your teen say if you presented the following challenge, “You know- you are not spending enough time playing sports?” Would his jaw [...]
Childwise: Smart advice for Chattanooga parents by Mohsin Ali, M.D. Sister squabbles frustrate Mom Dear Childwise: I have two daughters, five years apart, who fight single day. They talk horribly to each other, and each one has announced that she hates the other one, although I have told them that I will not tolerate that [...]
