Memphians witnessed an incredibly inspiring, historical moment on May 16, 2011 as President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Booker T. Washington High School. President Obama challenged us all on that day with these words;”…if success can happen here at Booker T. Washington, it can happen anywhere in Memphis. And, [...]
Wei Chen’s Flight Around the World is only one example of the incredible Chinese influence in Memphis! Our very own University of Memphis offers a unique undergraduate program and fun community events that allow you to experience the culture of China. The Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis (CIUM) is the only Confucius Institute [...]
Research to Policy is an effort to link our best understanding of inputs to early brain development, community efforts to promote the developmental well-being of children, and the policy implications of developmental pathways through early childhood. Each month this space is devoted to understanding the implications of this research for children in Memphis, Tennessee. This [...]
Flannery has asked on more than one occasion lately when we’re headed back to Rhodes for the “party with the ducks.” And it’s finally time to indulge her! Voices of the South hosts their 6th annual Memphis Children’s Theatre Festival (inspired by Edinburgh’s Children’s International Festival) on the Rhodes College campus on May 27-28. This [...]
Yet again I am reminded that Memphis is a fabulous place for families… and that there are just not enough hours to take advantage of all opportunities! Below are a few activities we’re checking out this weekend, and if you’re downtown on Saturday or Sunday look for the Great Food Truck Race! Undergrowth exhibit by [...]
For the first time, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list. Four specialties were recognized for their excellence. Neurology and neurosurgery is 25th; orthopaedics 32nd; nephrology 37th; and cardiology and heart surgery 46th. The rankings are now available online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals. Also in Memphis, St. Jude [...]
In case you haven’t heard, the casts of megahit TV shows iCarly and Victorious (if you have to ask, you probably don’t have kids!) are coming to the Peabody Hotel on Saturday for Stars for the Kids, a St. Jude benefit. The evening will include the opportunity to meet these young stars, and an incredibly [...]
On Tuesday, May 3, Hilton Worldwide held a baby shower at its Memphis corporate office as a kickoff party to its month-long diaper and formula drive that will benefit mothers in need served by Agape Child & Family Services’ Families In Transition (FIT) Program and the Exchange Club Family Center’s First S.T.E.P.S. (Skills To Ensure [...]
Lifeblood’s second annual Donor Fest is the non-profit organization’s single largest blood drive, which also honors long-time donors and features free food and children’s activities, including magic shows by Mr. Nick, face painting and balloon animals. Ready Shelby, Shelby County’s emergency preparedness program, will be participating and provide opportunities for citizens to learn how to [...]
My daughter is positively smitten with Nickelodeon shows iCarly and Victorious- even at five (no judging!) she dances across our living room belting out “Leave It All to Me” and “Make it Shine.” She’s even improvised a mashup of “Dancing Crazy” and “Freak the Freak Out” and is counting down to iParty with Victorious. It [...]
