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Momma Drama (editor's letter)
 
 
The zombies are coming!

The things the arts can teach

If we only knew...

Happy Father's Day



 
Parent Feature
 
 
Helping hands
Community support overwhelms the family of Brody Johnson, who almost drowned a year ago

Follow the muse
Multiple sources say a child’s education isn’t complete without the arts

Learning curve
It’s almost time for your kids to head back to school. Are you prepared?

Sweet child o’ mine
The pleasant surprise of parenthood for one local couple

Labor of love
At 100 years old, University Hospital’s Dr. Walter Watson is the oldest working physician in America. And he’s delivered practically everyone in Augusta.

Take a break from the heat with a good book

 
Mommy Daze
 
 
Daddy’s little girls

 
Parent News
 
 
The five Ws of gifted education

When your child ‘hates’ his teacher

Another view of childbirth

2010 NAPPA Parenting Resources Awards
24 gold-winning products bring out the best in parenting

 
Short Stuff
 
 
Annual rite of fall at area churches

Babypalooza returns for the second time this year

Fall into savings

Sleep tight

CD Reviews

Family time
Stay together even after the hectic school year starts

Story(land) time
A new season soon begins for theater company aimed at children

Rock & Roll Playground
Various Artists

Time Out to Rock!
The Not-Its

Gear up for July’s Vacation Bible Schools

Review your kids’ textbooks

Must-have baby accessory

Hit a home run for libraries

Volunteers needed

Local author looks to her children for inspiration

"Learning in Two Languages"
Hap Palmer

Scholarships available

Prevent spinal cord injuries this summer

Set sail for Vacation Bible School

Fantasy reigns supreme at Tea with the Dutchess

"The Final Funktier"
Recess Monkey

Jungle Gym
Justin Roberts

 
Health Wire
 
 
Good night, sleep right

Family meal time is recipe for success

Life begins with baby steps

Practice water, sun safety this summer

 
Dad's Eye View
 
 
Back-to-school specials

A Father's Eyes

 
Parent Calendar
 
 
September Calendar of Events

Augusta calendar

July Calendar

June calendar

 
Infant, Child and Day Care Resources
 
 
Checklist: Interviewing Daycare
Before you sign your child up for daycare, make sure you tic off each of the items on this list.

Report Card: South Carolina Child Care Centers
From South Carolina's Department of Social Services, Division of Child Care Services

Report Card: Georgia Child Care Centers
From Georgia's Bright From the Start initiative

 
Parenting Resources
 
 
Area food pantries
Everyone needs a little help sometimes

Teaching Kids About Money: Goals by Age
Good finanial sense (and cents) essential to life success

Talking About Race, Age-by-Age

How to Teach Values to Your Child
Kids learn best by doing, not by listening to a lecture

Checklist: Packing My Diaper Bag
What goes in a diaper bag besides, well, diapers? Use this checklist to pack everything you'll need when you're out and about with baby.

Other Resources


Sports and Sign-ups

Mothers-to-be services

Mother's Groups

Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

Support Groups and Organizations

Classes and Clubs

2009 Summer Camp Guide
A guide to Metro-Augusta area and Southeastern overnight camps

 
Parent Medical Resources
 
 
My Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
A healthy pregnancy begins long before that stick turns pink. Get baby-ready with these smart steps for your life, health, and finances.

Checklist: You're Pregnant! Now What?
What to do when the line turns blue

Checklist: The Ultimate Hospital Packing Guide
Must-Haves for Every Mom-to-Be

Checklist: Registry 101
Our print-and-shop registry checklist covers everything you need to dress, bathe, swaddle, entertain, and care for your baby.

Metro Augusta Obstetrician-Gynecologists

Metro Augusta Pediatricians

Health and Safety

 
Parent Education Resources
 
 
Successful Richmond County schools recognized by state
Twenty-six institutions recognized as GADOE Title 1 Distinguished Schools by State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox

Tutoring and Academic Services
Where to go when your child needs help in school

A Back-to-School Checklist
A general guide of what to do before the school bus arrives

Report Card: 2008 State of South Carolina Education Accountability Act Report Cards
From the South Carolina Department of Education

Metro Augusta Public Schools
Links to the local boards of education

Metro Augusta Private Schools
Alternatives to public education

Report Card: Georgia Pre-K
From the Governor's Office of Student Achievement

Home School Associations

Report Card: 2008 State of Georgia Education Report Cards
From the South Carolina Department of Education

 
Household Resources
 
 
Green Uses for Every Day Objects

Household Tips
Hints for dealing with the little annoyances in our life

Checklist: Age-Appropriate Chores
What every child can do to help around the home

 
Family Travel
 
 
After flooding, Six Flags serves up fears
No trace of waters as annual Fright Fest spooks park patrons

Shark encounters
In a swim at the Atlanta Aquarium, you’re not allowed to touch the fish. But the world’s largest shark is allowed to touch you — and does.

Dirt n’ my skirt
Girls love riding dirt bikes and my inner Steve McQueen loves riding with them

Land exotic
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens features 3,000 animals and a huge botanical gardens that you can explore for the price of a tank of gas

Never-ending river
U.S. National Whitewater Center turns grownups into kids again with rafting, biking and climbing adventures

Hike Inn fun
Pack up your troubles in your aluminum-frame backpack, but leave your cell phone at home

Wet and Mild
Atlanta’s wettest attraction can be both exhilarating and relaxing

Get away at Callaway Gardens
Huge estate a wooded paradise with activities for the outdoorsy and the spa socialities

The Big One
If summer vacation automatically means Orlando, here are some hints for making it back alive

Road trippin'
A vacation to Atlanta attractions is easier on the gas budget, sure. But can a family survive it intact? Stacey Hudson finds out.

Orlando Blooms
Or, how I survived a minivan with three kids and 1,000 rotations of the “Shrek” soundtrack

 
About Metro Augusta Parent
 
 
The Four Costliest Mistakes You Can Make in Marketing
Directing your marketing toward decision makers is key

Ten Reasons to Advertise
We're here to help you grow your business

Dollars and Sense
What Readers of Augusta Parent Buy Each Month

Where are we?
You can find Metro Augusta Parent at these and other locations:

Who Reads Metro Augusta Parent?
Otherwise known as our all-important "demographics"

 
Mom's the Word
 
 
Girls with curls can finally forget the frizz

Whose idea was it to go swimming anyway?

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