Feeding kids in today’s world isn’t easy.  Not only do parents have a lot of pressure to raise healthy kids, but they don’t always get the support they need to make it a reality. That is, until now. Let’s take a look. Feeding Mistake #1: Interfere with Eating: Whether it’s two more bites, not allowing […]

The Iowa Department of Public Health has released the 2014 Immunization Annual Report, which provides multiple immunization coverage rates for individual counties and the state. According to the report, Ringgold County has a rate of 74 percent for 2-year-old children being up to date on immunizations, compared to the overall state rate of 69 percent. The […]

We use the acronym “PAT” to refer to our early childhood development program affiliated with the national Parents as Teachers organization.  What is PAT all about?  Check out their official website and learn more about what they do and how they do it.  You will also understand more about the training and support services offered […]

A “Summer Fun Bus” will be provided by Southern Iowa Trolley for children and youth through age 18.  Children can ride the bus to and from any destination approved by their parent/guardian.  Those destinations might include: Swimming Summer school Baseball, softball, soccer A friend’s house Stores Libraries The cost is 50 cents per trip.  An […]