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When, how to have 'the talk'
May 1, 2013 How’s this for a lunch-time conversation with your kid? One of my 9-year-old sons asked me a question about the birds and the bees, and I got through the topic without passing out on the kitchen... more »»
Want a happy family? Have plan, work at it
May 1, 2013 Six o’clock, right on the nose. That’s when your family sat down for the evening meal when you were a kid, and nobody dared be late. more »»
Pregnant? Eat the right stuff
May 1, 2013 Most people know that a baby in the womb can be harmed when a pregnant woman smokes, abuses drugs or takes certain medications. more »»
What's that about pickles?
May 1, 2013 Several weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk and overheard one of my staff members talking with a gentleman about pickles. more »»
Watch out for concussions
May 1, 2013 Having a child who engages in athletic activities can be both fun and rewarding. My son is 16 years old and has been playing football for the last four year. more »»
Fun family projects
May 1, 2013 The following three crafts will keep you and your child busy on those days when you can’t go outside because of the weather. more »»
Make your own snacks
May 1, 2013 Hooray for the warm weather! One of the best things about being outside with your kids all day is that there is so much less mess inside the hous. more »»
Kids’ programs lead to learning
May 1, 2013 The joy of sharing books is a gift you can give children from the time they are born. more »»
Roaring Spring Community Library
May 1, 2013 Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.roaringspring- library. more »»
Altoona Area Public Library
May 1, 2013 The Altoona Area Public Library is offering a special Story Time for children ages 12-months to 24-months-old. Please call the library at 946-0417 ext. 123 to sign up for any of the programs. more »»
Hollidaysburg Area Public Library schedule
May 1, 2013 The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, 405 Clark St., open 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Summer Reading Signup begins May . more »»
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park summer programs, activities
May 1, 2013 Having Fun Teaching Kids to Cook. Aug. 6 and 13. Learn how to teach your kids the joy of cooking and how to prepare foods for themselves and others. more »»
Calendar of events
May 1, 2013 MAY May 11 Opening day at Delgrosso’s Amuseunt Park, Tipton. www.delgrossos.com/dap.html May 18 and 19 Blair County Arts Festival, Penn State Altoona campus; Hours are noon to 8 p.m. more »»
Teach kids to celebrate Earth Day all year
April 22, 2013 As Disney’s mermaid Ariel sings on the album “Songs From the Sea”: “We share the earth, every forest, every ocean, each drop of rain, each bit of de. more »»
Call me maybe? Not without a cell
February 25, 2013 I can’t imagine there’s a parent out there who doesn’t revel in proving one of their children wrong. I am no exception to that rule. more »»
Let kids’ books inspire you
February 4, 2013 Valentine’s Day is a natural time to nurture your child’s kind heart and giving nature. more »»
Dad shares story of heartbreak
February 4, 2013 Valentine’s Day relates best to the most romantic of heart, and I used to be one of those people, but age and life has jaded me. more »»
Scholarships help keep kids in programs
February 4, 2013 On Feb. 23, the Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission, in cooperation with the Booker . more »»
Parents’ tale of raising a child struggling with gender can help others
February 4, 2013 When you were born, your parents counted your fingers and toe. more »»
Some meds, pregnancy don’t mix
February 4, 2013 Babies in the womb are exposed to virtually every drug or substance which a pregnant woman takes, including herbs and alcohol. more »»
20 reasons to check out the library
February 4, 2013 Happy New Year! It’s time to make those pesky, little, unrealistic resolutions that we take oh-so-seriously for about four or five days until either the baby gets sick or the car breaks down or... more »» KITS After-School Program May 28, 2013 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 » Mirror Moms News |
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Stories from afarMay 22, 2013 A few weeks ago I had the best appetizer at a local restaurant here in the Chicago suburbs: smoked salmon stuffed with goat chees. more » Latest Blogs
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