By Kimberly McGee A kidpreneur said this at the last market: “confidence shows up after.” So true. We go into difficult situations hoping everything goes smoothly, while our insides are doing cartwheels of worry. That’s true for parents, kids, small business owners. Vegas Kids Zone began as a way to help parents find trusted resources. But very quickly, it became … [Read more...] about Confidence is key to helping children, community grow
Kids and Family
Teaching babies to crawl is a big part of overall development
By Courtney Singer Did you know that many sports coaches have their adult athletes crawl as part of training? Crawling knits together the input that a baby’s brain is constantly receiving. The opposing movements of the knee and shoulder force the brain to use both left and right hemispheres together. Some babies need help to learn how to crawl. The … [Read more...] about Teaching babies to crawl is a big part of overall development
February Community Calendar
Weekly Wednesdays Farmer’s Market: 2-6:30 p.m., Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Real, farm-fleshed produce and handcrafted artisan goods. Thursdays Farmer’s Market: 4-8 p.m., Skye Canyon Park, 1011 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. Support local farmers by shopping for your produce from the comfort of your community center. The farmer’s market is produced by Fresh 52, … [Read more...] about February Community Calendar
Skye Canyon youth gets dirty with soda business
By Kirk Kern Grayson Duncan is like most 12-year-old boys. He goes to school, plays baseball, and enjoys video games. But there’s one difference—he’s an entrepreneur. Duncan, along with his parents, owns and operates a pop-up dirty soda shop called Pirate Pop. Once or twice a month, the family heads to farmers markets and other events, sets up shop, and gets to … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon youth gets dirty with soda business
Teen shines in international soccer tourney
By Kirk Kern When Obriella Ojeda returned to classes at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon at the start of the school year, she had a great story to tell about her summer vacation. While many classmates visited sites around the United States or just chilled locally, Obriella was playing in an international soccer tournament in Northern Ireland. Obriella is part of the Las … [Read more...] about Teen shines in international soccer tourney