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Nashville’s own marathon for kids

Did you know that part of the annual Nashville marathon festivities includes a race just for kids? It’s true! And it’s fun!
For the 10th straight year, the ING Kids Rock Nashville (formerly known as the YMCA Country Music Kid’s Marathon) lets runners and walkers from Kindergarten through 7th grade participate in a modified marathon just for kids.

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Kids Learn and Grow in Franklin

You don’t have to be a farmer to teach your kids to grow their own food; the folks at the Franklin Farmers Market will do the teaching for you. If you live south of Nashville, you’ve probably visited the Franklin Farmers Market, a non-profit organization that works to support local farmers and keep local farmlands [...]

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6 Simple Spring Safety Tips

Spring is here! As we enjoy more time outdoors and prepare for the children to have the summer off, I’d like to share six simple tips to help keep everyone safe: 1. Roll the window down before you go. When you are pulling out of a grocery store parking spot, picking up children at school [...]

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A better farmer’s market

The West Nashville Farmer’s Market is back open for business! If you’ve never before participated in this weekly ritual at Richland Park between April and November, you’re missing out on the best farmer’s market in town. Come out early on Saturdays for the best selection, and be sure to bring the kids.

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Changing pediatricians when you move across town

We love our pediatrician.  I cannot emphasize this enough (Old Harding Pediatrics, for those curious). The fact that we’re moving to the polar opposite side of town in the next few months – if/when our house sells – means we should probably pick a more convenient pediatrician’s office. Or does it? How far is too [...]

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