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The last summer holiday

September 3, 2010 By Margaret Moses

I liked Gary Baranec's A1 photo of members of the Altoona Junior High band getting ready for their first football game. more »

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Teaching your children the joy of giving

By kmackaben - Yesterday @ 11:00AM

So I know this it's probably hard to think of "the season of giving" right now when it's 90 degrees outside, but I'm already working on the first issue of Mirror Moms glossy, which will b... more »

Get Cash for the stuff your kids don't use anymore!! "Treasured Once Again" children's consignment sale coming up!!

By kmackaben - Aug 25 2010 10:36PM

I was a consignor at this sale last year and it was worth it! I sold some stuff and also bought some really nice barely worn clothes for my kids. more »

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KITS After-School Program

September 7, 2010

The Salvation Army and Skills of Central PA have collaborated to provide a free after-school program to children in first through sixth grade. This program is offered 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. more »

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Yelling at children a parent’s problem, not the child’s

September 3, 2010 Fifteen years ago, this column covered yelling in a series of articles. Since then, research has shown that yelling is emotionally damaging to children. The new school year brings the usual increase in stress and schedule on the family unit, so I’m revisiting the topic on the ever-growing problem of voice management. » Full Story