Readers Recommend

{Readers Recommend} Sushi Restaurants

We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’re going to start the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the blog for easy reference and searchability. […]

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Arts & Crafts
Preschool Activities

Father’s Day Picture Frame & “About My Dad” Free Printable

Happy Father’s Day! Children and crayons go together like cake and icing.  If you’re like me, your crayons seem to multiply over time.  I thought we would put some of those extra crayons to use for a framed Father’s Day project. Items Needed: – 4-6 crayons in a variety of colors – 8×10 picture frame […]

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Events
Weekend Fun

Weekend Events, June 6 – 8

Friday First Friday Art Walk – Marietta Square. 5 – 9pm. First Friday Art Walk at Marietta Square presents a free self-guided tour of the finest in visual and performing arts. Visit us 5 – 9 pm, rain or shine, the first Friday of April through October (except for July 4, 2014). Galleries, museums, restaurants and boutiques host […]

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Education
Health

5200 Reasons for Swimming Lessons

With summer here, we asked our sponsors at SwimRevolution to write a guest post about swimming lessons and water safety. The stats that Jeff shares below are eye opening and pretty horrible to read, but it’s important for all parents to be aware. Kids are out of school, the temperature is hot, pools are open – […]

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{Readers Recommend} Hairdressers

Here is part 2 of our Readers Recommend series! We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’ve started the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the […]

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May Recap

Here’s a quick recap of what happened on Smyrna Parent in May, in case you missed any of it! On the Blog: Readers loved these posts this month: Local Summer Camp Guide Local Spots for Strawberry Picking Craft: Mother’s Day Vase & Homemade Flowers Making 1:1 Time with Your Kids a Priority     On […]

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Events

Weekend Events, May 30 – June 1

Friday North Cobb Mocha Moms Zumba & Sangria Fundraiser. 6:30pm. Total Fitness Revolution. 1400 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the moms of North Cobb Mocha Moms. North Cobb Mocha Moms is a support group that caters to moms of color who work or who stay at home.  If you need support from […]

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Health
Readers Recommend

{Readers Recommend} Pediatricians

We’re gathering a ton of great recommendations from local parents on the Smyrna Parent Facebook page. Unfortunately, those posts get pushed down pretty quickly. To keep all of this valuable information from disappearing, we’re going to start the “Readers Recommend” series which will live under it’s own header on the blog for easy reference and searchability. […]

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Education

Fizz! Boom! Read! 2014 Summer Reading Program

  It’s finally summer, and parents are already looking for ways to keep kids entertained. We’ll be highlighting plenty of outdoor options, but it’s important to have some quieter and rainy day options to round things out. This year, the Cobb County Public Library System, the Smyrna Public Library, the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools […]

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Events

Weekend Events

Friday Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair. Jim Miller Park, Marietta. Regular gate admission: $7. Kids 10 & under are FREE (includes circus admission). Parking $5.   Saturday Smyrna Fresh Produce Market. 8am – 12pm. Smyrna First Baptist (Market Village). Michaels Kids’ Club. 10am, 10:30, 11, 11:30. All Michaels locations. This week’s craft: Summer keychain. Marietta Square Farmers Market & Artists […]

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