Parent Magazine St. Johns April 2019 | Page 5

FROM THE EDITOR MAGAZINES Dear Friends, There is something magical about the time we spend with our families, especially when we are working on a project together, and right now is the perfect time to teach our children about the wonders of nature in your own backyard. Whether you choose to visit your local garden center or big box retailer, seeds, flowering plants and herbs are lining the shelves, ready for you to begin. This month, we hope you take a moment to glean ideas on starting your own garden project with your children and help them cultivate a lifelong enjoyment of gardening. Offering a chance to create memories filled with the earthy scent of digging in the dirt while preparing your garden, the joy of planting a packet of seeds or the fledgling young plants, and the sense of accomplishment that comes with their tender care as your children watch them grow, you give them an up close look at the cycle of life. “Dig This: 10 Big Benefits of Gardening with Kids” is an excellent reminder of all that working together brings to the family. Growing up, there was always a feeling of excitement as we prepared to work in the garden together on a Saturday, picking mint and basil or pulling weeds, and “Four Fantastic Gardening Mini-Projects to Do with Your Kids” makes it easy to get started, no matter the size of your garden or the age of your little ones. Of course, this time of year isn’t complete without the task of spring cleaning, and “Get Your Green Clean On: 19 Easy and Eco-friendly Tips,” gives the whole family a chance to get in on the action. After reading this article, you’ll be a pro at motivating your family to help tackle the chore, and we guarantee it will be mixed with plenty of humor. Parent Magazine is published by TouchPoint Innovative Solutions. PUBLISHER Howard M. Holley Sr. EDITOR Dr. Barbara C. Holley MANAGING EDITOR Jeanne Coates ART DIRECTOR Ashlee Harrell CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Teldra Jones ADVERTISING SALES Gabrielle Gonzalez Debbie Trask DISTRIBUTION AND FULFILLMENT Carl Jones Jimmie Jukes EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Danielle Anderson • Journalist / Writer Danielle Cook • St. Johns School District Christina Langston • St. Johns School District Francesco Manfredi • Flagler Hospital Marina Pierre • Photographer INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING? If you would like to advertise in Parent Magazine, please call 386.283.5906 or email us at [email protected] IDEAS FOR ARTICLES? Send your article ideas or provide feedback to [email protected] We hope you enjoy this issue of Parent Magazine! Best, CONTACT US [email protected] DR. BARBARA C. HOLLEY EDITOR, PARENT MAGAZINES @ StJohnsParentMagazine @ StJohnsParent @ St.Johns.ParentMag @ St. Johns Parent Magazine 520 Palm Coast Parkway SW, Suite 201 Palm Coast, FL 32137 All rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without the express written consent of the publisher. TouchPoint Innovative Solutions assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. © 2019 TouchPoint Innovative Solutions. All rights reserved. S T. J O H N S parent M A G A Z I N E | 5