Findings from a recent study has reinforced that praising effort increases motivation and encourages strategies for handling failure. Researchers analyzed videos of mothers interacting with their children at 1, 2 and 3 years of age. The scholars tallied the kind of praise each mother gave to her child and the amount, paying particular attention to […]

Ringgold County Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a Family and Outdoor Fun event June 10 at Judge Lewis Park.  Thirty-three people from eleven families gathered for a meal and activities.  Each child was given an age-appropriate book to take home.  The door prize of 10 free admissions to Judge Lewis Park Pool went to Nathan […]

A new selection of artwork by students from Mt. Ayr Community School is on display for the months of June and July at the Ringgold County Courthouse.  As part of a Community Transformation Grant, standing frames were purchased to display artwork on the stairway landings of the courthouse.  The hope is that more people will be […]

If you are entertaining and want to keep it healthy, More Matters has suggestions!  Whether you are cooking for your family or having a party with a bunch of friends, there are great tips on easy ways to cut calories (but keep the flavor!) and include fruits and vegetables in your celebrations.  Click here for […]