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Houston County Master Gardeners Offer Garden Academy — a crash course on everything you ever wanted to know about your Central Georgia landscape 08/09/12 Merritt Melancon
Are you a new homeowner, or are you just looking for more confidence when you tackle projects around your home’s landscape? If you answered yes, chances are you’ve got some questions. Houston County Master Gardeners have designed a program that will provide you with answers.
Map showing precipitation totals across Georgia in July 2012. CAES News
July saw areas of above average rainfall, but also continuing drought in Georgia 08/08/12 Pam Knox
Drought conditions in most parts of the state stabilized in July, although there was an increase in exceptional drought in west-central Georgia due to the heat and lack of rainfall.
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Routines important for parents and children 08/06/12 Merritt Melancon
Children may rebel against set bedtimes or homework times when parents first introduce them, but that doesn’t mean they don’t crave structure.
4-H Watson-Brown grant CAES News
Georgia 4-H environmental education receives Watson-Brown Grant 08/06/12 Matt Hammons
Rock Eagle 4-H Center has received a $3,443 grant from the Milledgeville Chapter of the Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board of Trustee for the addition of two new outbuildings at the Scott Site, Rock Eagle’s pioneer home site. The site is used for teaching living history classes and is visited by thousands of students each year.
Get kids involved in community service by learning what they are interested in. Making the world a cleaner place is a place to start. CAES News
Parents and children can team up to reduce household waste 08/03/12
Teaming up to reduce the amount of trash your family throws away each week can give parents and children the experience of working towards a common goal and create some fun family traditions. By working together, families can make their homes greener and limit the amount of waste their family produces
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Children can start learning financial responsibility at an early age 08/03/12 Merritt Melancon
No one has to be taught how to spend money, but learning how to save it can be tough. Learning to save money is a skill people learn more easily when they are younger.
A bed bug fills with blood as it feeds on a human arm. CAES News
Bed bugs are popping up in schools 08/03/12 Merritt Melancon
Just when parents thought head lice were the only insects to invade classrooms, bed bugs have been added to the list. Hotels are typically the place that comes to mind when bedbugs are mentioned, but the critters like book bags, too.
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Parent and teacher relationships are critical to student success 08/02/12 Merritt Melancon
Most parents plan on seeing their child’s teacher only a few times a year at parent-teacher conferences. But building a relationship with your child’s teacher can improve your child’s performance during the school year.
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A little planning can make parents and teachers feel safer about food allergies 08/02/12 Judy A. Harrison
Sending your child to school can be especially stressful if your child has a food allergy. Don’t worry; you and your child are not alone. Approximately 6 million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. have a food allergy.