Toddlers are in their own 'world'. Should your toddler be able to share toys or your attention?
The Jackson Park Girls on the Run (GOTR) team ran the GOTR 5K race with 8,000 other runners. GOTR promotes self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
Summer is always a busy time at University City Public Library, and this year is no exception, with trivia nights, the Memorial Day Run, and lots and lots of reading!
Five minutes a day can make a difference in your ionner life.
Each time we have a tragedy occur such as the Boston bombings, we ask, "How could someone hurt others? " Where & when do we learn emotional responsibility, morality, & values?
Sara Moses captivated more than 100 middle and high school students with her story as one of the youngest children to survive a Jewish ghetto and two Nazi concentration camps.
Enjoy a delicious 5-minute meal for Cinco de Mayo!
Finding the Sweet Spot - May 2, 2013 Newsletter by Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal
I'm returning to the source of my first meditation experience - U. City. And wish to share what I've learned since.
Pershing students have been actively engaged in bringing words to life through writing, art expression, dance and music. Story by Diane Davenport
Remember the Nursery Rhymes and Songs of our childhood? It turns out our families were 'setting the stage' for us learning to read.
UCHS grad David Bass is drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders. This story is from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Are you looking to learn how to meditate -- or to deepen your practice? I'll be offering a free meditation workshop on Saturday, May 4.
National Blueberry pie day is this week. Read about the memory and health benefits of eating blueberries and have a piece of pie to celebrate the day.
"Profiles in Cowardice" weekly newsletter by Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal
This is a club for stay-at-home moms and their kids to break up the daily routine and isolation, plus have some interaction and fun!
Back in St. Louis by popular demand, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their renowned Summer Skills Clinics to 24 Hour Fitness® clubs in the St. Louis area from June 24-29, 2013.
Get the most out of your picnic with the least amount of effort for National Picnic Day.
Looking for someone who understands your role as a mother, or great activities for your child(ren) and you? A Central St. Louis County Moms group is starting! Plan on attending!!!!
UCFD Local 2665 and UCPD raise proceeds for Backstoppers in memory of Sgt. Mike King who was killed patrolling the Delmar Loop in Oct 2008.
Loving the Greatest Generation - Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal newsletter
This year's numbers looked so dramatically better that we thought we were comparing the wrong markets.
April 14-20th is the "Week of the Young Child" and is celebrated by professionals affilitated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (80,000 members).
McDonald Corporation’s first franchise opened in April 1955. Their “You Deserve a Break” ad campaign sold billions of burgers. But what kind of a break does their food give your body?
Continuing to Work Hard For You by Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal
Six University City school teachers are seeking to achieve National Board Certification - the teaching profession's highest professional certification. Written by Kim Deitzler
Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Italian or American? Tomato or Kumato?
UCHS students completed three months of intensive training sponsored b Students on the GO! to compete in the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon.
Kids’ Place founded in 1998 by University United Methodist Church, provides academic, social and behavioral support to children struggling to overcome the achievement gap.
Have you said what your Mother used to say to you? You may have found yourself in a discipline sitation with you child may have said something ineffective. You both know it is fairly meaningless.
Every day at the University City Public Library, people ask which library card they can use to check out books here. The answer should be straightforward, but it’s not.
The Hard Decisions We Make - Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal newsletter for April 4, 2013
Inspired after she and 16 members of her weight loss group lost more than 600 lbs., Cynthia Ringo is challenging St. Louis to get fit with Mind and Body 2013, a health and fitness event on May 25.
Gather in St. Louis’ favorite common place for this year’s Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 21st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park.
We showed that Democracy is still alive! Civic responsibility is still HERE!
Darkness cannot coexist with light...and the world is glowing with light!
Children starting 1st grade knowing about numbers, shapes & math concepts will out perform their peers in math all the way through the 7th grade.
It’s sliced bread’s birthday. No fooling!
To pass, Prop U needs 4/7ths of the vote. Every YES vote is needed. With no tax rate increase, we can improve the schools, the community, and the future of many U. City students.
Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal 2013 Mid-Session Review Newsletter