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Valley Parent is a monthly magazine delivering useful information to parents in the Chattahoochee Valley from parents in the Chattahoochee Valley. VP is distributed at nearly 100 locations frequented by parents each day, including many private schools, all Ft.

Columbus Witches Ride: October 26Good Witches for a Good CauseANNUAL COLUMBUS WITCHES’ RIDE RAISES FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S ...
10/14/2025

Columbus Witches Ride: October 26
Good Witches for a Good Cause

ANNUAL COLUMBUS WITCHES’ RIDE RAISES FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

With its depictions of flying around on broomsticks, casting spells, black cats lurking in the shadows, warts and spooky fashion sense, history and pop culture have rarely been kind to witches. But a new—and far better dressed—coven of ladies is restoring the good to a once wicked reputation.
Since they first took flight in 2023, the Columbus Witches Ride has raised more than $28,000 for the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital, which, fittingly, opened just before Halloween in 2024.
“It was a tremendous jump from the first year to the second, both in participation and the funds we raised,” said organizer Molly Wallace. “So, there was no doubt we were going to do it again this year to keep that momentum going.”

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/october_november_2025_valley_parent/10

Look at all the family friendly events happening soon! Be sure to check them out!
10/07/2025

Look at all the family friendly events happening soon! Be sure to check them out!

Introducing our Reader's Choice Winner! 📣Felix will be featured on the cover of one of our upcoming issues this next yea...
09/30/2025

Introducing our Reader's Choice Winner! 📣

Felix will be featured on the cover of one of our upcoming issues this next year, so stay tuned!

Thanks to all who entered. Look back early next year to enter out Fresh Faces Contest. 🎉

In the Flow of TimeIt’s the biggest cliché a parent hears. And, I’m really sorry, but I’m going to repeat it another tim...
09/25/2025

In the Flow of Time

It’s the biggest cliché a parent hears. And, I’m really sorry, but I’m going to repeat it another time because as much as hearing it makes me, too, roll my eyes—there’s a reason these words have been echoing in parents’ ears since the dawn of civilization (or, so it seems).
It flies by.
Listen, I know, I know—you’re probably tired of hearing those words. Or maybe you’re in the thick of it and just don’t believe they’re true. Maybe this season isn’t an enjoyable parenting era for you overall (hello, potty training), and so you feel guilty because you’re not currently mad or sad to hear that it does, in fact, fly by.
But hear me out. Just last month I swear I was engineering
train track routes for him, both of us sitting cross-legged on the ground, with all the time in the world to design a new way each day for that little blue train to explore the living room.
And somehow today I am walking him through his college registration, making excuses to go to the supermarket again so I can wave hello to him as he stocks produce, and wiping away a tear when I walk through the living room without having to step over wooden train tracks.

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/august_september_2025_valley_parent/15

REMOVE, REORGANIZE & REFRESHThe Simple Way to Keep Your Kids Stuff from Taking OverHow is it that such tiny humans can ...
09/23/2025

REMOVE, REORGANIZE & REFRESH
The Simple Way to Keep Your Kids Stuff from Taking Over

How is it that such tiny humans can have so much stuff? From clothes in a host of sizes to toys that fill buckets, bins and closets, it can feel like your kids’ stuff is starting to take over your house. With so much stuff, it is no surprise that kids’ rooms can get pretty messy, even if your child is great about putting things away.
The reality is, your kids are constantly changing. Whether it’s a growth spurt that requires a new size of clothing or a change in interest that deems last season’s hot toy uninteresting, the changes kids go through carry over into their belongings. This can leave parents with clothing in multiple sizes, toys in varied stages of play, and all the other things kids need like bedding, décor and school things. No matter how much stuff you kids have, it is possible to get a handle on it so it doesn’t take over. The trick is to think about the three R’s.

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/august_september_2025_valley_parent/13

3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day StrongIt’s no secret that mornings can be busy! Whether you’re juggling a fa...
09/18/2025

3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Strong

It’s no secret that mornings can be busy! Whether you’re juggling a family, work or household tasks, the day has a way of forcing us to hit the ground running. It’s no surprise people often run out of time for a healthy breakfast.
Registered dietitian and child nutrition expert, Chacha Miller, offers simple tips to make healthy eating a reality. Even though mornings can feel overwhelming, you don’t have to sacrifice good nutrition or great taste.

Try Batch Prepping
Batch-prepping food doesn’t have to mean a whole day in the kitchen. You can choose one or two things and prepare them ahead to make mornings easier. This advance planning reduces the mental load of deciding what the kids should eat in the morning when you’re in a hurry. By preparing ahead, you can have nutritious meals at the ready.

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/august_september_2025_valley_parent/10

ACHIEVE Academically: Simple Steps Every Parent Can TakeThis time of year, I often get questions about academic performa...
09/12/2025

ACHIEVE Academically: Simple Steps Every Parent Can Take
This time of year, I often get questions about academic performance. Grades are now available in real-time through online platforms, and while this immediacy can be helpful, it can also cause anxiety—especially when grades fluctuate due to delays in submission, online glitches and teacher input.

As students try to raise their grades before report cards are finalized, I spend a lot of time discussing academic strategies with my patients specifically, teens and pr***ens. One approach I often recommend is summarized in the mnemonic ACHIEVE. It’s a simple way to remember key actions parents can take to help their child succeed.

A is for Ask Daily
Ask your child about their homework every day. If they have assignments, they should be pulling them out and completing them—ideally before the late-night rush that many busy students fall into.

With packed schedules full of sports, music, volunteering and other activities, homework can easily get pushed to the bottom of the list. Regular daily check-ins keep kids on track and prevent last-minute stress.
Don't assume that your child, especially a pr***en, is internally motivated to stay organized. Your daily involvement sends a clear message: academics matter.

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/august_september_2025_valley_parent/11

BUILDING COMMUNITY One Lesson at a TimeA mom and former Army tank mechanic, Amanda Zarate is the 2025 Muscogee County Sc...
08/20/2025

BUILDING COMMUNITY One Lesson at a Time

A mom and former Army tank mechanic, Amanda Zarate is the 2025 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year

Amanda Zarate has a good explanation as to why she didn’t come up with a special plan for her classroom after she learned a Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation (MEEF) committee was coming to observe her as one of three finalists for its Teacher of the Year (TOTY) award for 2025. “My first few years of teaching, I put so much pressure on myself to do what everybody else thought I should do,”
the Wynnton Arts Academy drama teacher said from her classroom—quiet on a Monday afternoon during summer break and empty of students except for her son, Liam, a rising middle schooler accepted into Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts.“ There’s a lot of pressure to do all the right things as far as what’s the latest, greatest
thing out there. And it changes every few months, that latest, greatest thing you should be doing as a teacher.”

Read more here: https://issuu.com/columbusandthevalley.com/docs/august_september_2025_valley_parent/7

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