With dozens of eyes fixed on my back, I slowly crept to the end of the dock and wiggled my toes over the edge. I could feel my heart beat in my chest…
Articles in the ‘Family’ Category
Street Hockey, It’s Not Just a Northern Sport
I grew up about 1,000 miles north of Athens, where a winter snowstorm meant a couple of hours of shoveling to clean off the driveway before walking to school (no snow days). After…
What You Say and Do DOES Make a Difference!
New research indicates that bolstering a person’s sense of well-being may help promote healthful weight loss. It’s true. Participants who focused on important personal values or goals had a greater sense of personal…
Q: How do I find a sport that I might really like?
A: It’s not as simple as you might think, but there are three pretty simple ways to start the process. Consider going with your family to watch lesser-known sports at UGA or area…
New at the Athens YMCA: Music Therapy Class for Special Needs Children
Instructor Matt Whitaker will lead a Music Therapy Class for Special Needs children at the YMCA. The first session begins on August 23 and will run for eight weeks. Each weekly class meets…
Lighten Up Georgia!
If you’re ready to lose weight and get fit, this might be the program you’ve been looking for! Conducted by Athens Regional and sponsored by local businesses, Lighten Up Georgia is a FREE…
Enrichment Cluster Days Get Students MOVING!
At six Clarke County School District elementary schools, students meet weekly in enrichment clusters – a way to engage students in the context of one of their interest areas. Whether it’s gardening, oceanography,…
For Many Women, Thin ≠ Fit
Contrary to the messages prevalent in our media and in society in general, losing weight does not necessarily equate to being healthy. More to the point, losing weight does not always make a…
Coaching the Parents
in collaboration with Lisa Davol of Oconee County Parks and Recreation Stories about parent-coach interaction often revolve around the disagreements that occur during youth sports events. But in Oconee County, they have a…
Leaving The Extra Holiday Package Behind
It’s no secret that wintertime often means less activity and added pounds for many children and adults. In fact, adult weight gain during the six-week winter period from Thanksgiving through the new year…
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Broad River Outpost
The Broad River Outpost is a Kayak, Canoe & tubing Outfitter on the Broad River in NE GA near Athens, GA. Our family owned and operated business for over 35 years draws river…
