There’s no shortage of misconceptions about the flu vaccine.  Let’s clear up three big ones: MYTH:  You can get the flu from the flu shot. FACT:  You might feel some minor side effects, but because vaccines contain inactivated or weakened flu viruses, they can’t make a health person sick. MYTH:  The flu shot doesn’t always […]

Research now says you can’t hold a baby too much. In fact, the more you snuggle with a baby, the better off they’ll be. The importance of touch in a baby’s development cannot be overstated, and the latest research suggests that holding a baby is more crucial to brain development than previously assumed. Read all […]

Start-2-Soar (previously Parents as Teachers) is offering a FREE six-week series of classes to help families manage their finances.  The classes will be held on Thursday evenings at 5:30  in the Ringgold County Courthouse conference room (just inside the west door).  The dates of the classes will be:  July 18 and 25, and August 1,8,15 […]

Your bags are packed. The itinerary is set. The snacks are made, and the drinks are cold. Time to roll! Oops, not so fast. Might you be forgetting something? In the excitement and anticipation leading up to the big family vacay, did you overlook one small (but adorable!) detail? You’re traveling with a toddler (or […]