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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.

Q.“I don’t believe in spanking my children, but I do find that I yell at them a lot when I get frustrated. The result is that now my children yell, too — at me, at each other, at the dog. I don’t like this pattern, but I don’t know how to stop it. Any suggestions?”

When you discipline your children, do you sound like the kind of person you really want to be?

Yelling is a bad habit, and like any habit, it’s not going to disappear overnight. With diligent effort, however, your household can be calmer and quieter.

Tips from parents include whispering, humor and relaxation technique.

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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. » Full Story

Plusses and minuses of job-sharing teacher

August 30, 2010 Question: I am quite upset and don’t know what to think. My son will have two teachers sharing the job as his second-grade teacher. » Full Story

Diabetes a challenge for children

August 30, 2010 Keeping kids with Type 1 diabetes medically safe in school requires a team effort among families, health care providers and school staff. » Full Story

Communication with teachers essential

August 23, 2010 Question: How important is it for me to communicate with my children’s teachers? Some of my friends call their children’s teachers all the time. » Full Story

Student needs to improve skills to make progress

August 16, 2010 Question: What is the best way to handle the situation of a child who was not

working on grade level during the past school year? We don't want our daughter, who will be starting the... » Full Story

Time to head back to school

August 16, 2010 I hope that you have been enjoying your summer.

Today, I’d like to talk about back-to-school time. » Full Story

How much exercise is necessary?

August 16, 2010 With school just around the corner and summer coming to an end, as parents it is our responsibility to make sure our children stay active after a long day of education. » Full Story

Infant triplets enjoy songs and readings

August 16, 2010 Some of you may know this already, but my sister had triplets in May.

? They are the most beautiful little babies you’ve ever seen (I know, I may be a bit biased). » Full Story

Meals begin with great technique

August 16, 2010 Great ingredients are just the first step in the creation of a perfect meal. It takes a good understanding of cooking techniques to really piece any great dish together. » Full Story

Three reasons not to divorce

August 16, 2010 Just last month, the Mirror ran an article discussing the divorce rate in America. The story said it was at 50 percent. » Full Story

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