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Triplets turn 4; Altoona's Coon family juggles three of everything -- with pride and joy
May 1, 2013 Like most parents, Mike and Jessica Coon of Altoona have gotten a lot more comfortable watching over their children now that their kids are past the toddler stage. more »» 
Keep young minds active
May 1, 2013 We all know kids shouldn’t spend their summer days in front of the TV, but splashing in the local pool all day isn’t ideal either. more »»
Moms night out: 10 ideas for girls who just wanna have fun
May 1, 2013 Hurricane Sandy didn’t deter a group of local moms from their monthly get-together. more »»
Raining outside? Play anyway
May 1, 2013 As school winds to an end, most kids have visions of spending their summer outdoors. Swimming pools, playgrounds, hikes, bikes and backyard play probably come to mind. more »»
Summer ideas: Field trips within an hour's drive
May 1, 2013 There’s something to say about hitting the road and heading out of town for a day trip with kids. more »»
Poll: Attitudes shift among working moms
May 1, 2013 WASHINGTON — Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, according to a national survey. more »»
T. rex not a standup guy? Test your dinosaur knowledge
May 1, 2013 NEW YORK — Here’s a test of your dinosaur knowledge: Did Tyrannosaurus rex stand upright, with its tail on the ground? The answer: N. more »»
Early number sense plays role in math skills
May 1, 2013 WASHINGTON — We know a lot about how babies learn to talk, and youngsters learn to read. more »» 
‘Super Hero Day’ set for Sunday
April 20, 2013 Kids, it’s time to dress up and test your Super Hero powers. The Altoona Mirror is holding a Super Hero Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Blair County Convention Center in?Altoona. more »»
Drugs and pregnancy don’t always mix
March 13, 2013 By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Nearly every woman takes a medication at some point during pregnancy. more »»
Panel studies gestational diabetes
March 8, 2013 WASHINGTON — A change in testing could nearly triple the number of women diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, but would catching milder cases help mother or baby? A government panel is urging... more »»
Spice it up: Dates can help couples reconnect, have fun
February 6, 2013 This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in candy hearts, school parties and pink cupcakes. Gone are the days of wine and candlelit dinners. more »» 
Just one: Having only one child, by choice or by chance, has benefits
February 4, 2013 It’s not as if Jackie Lund was determined to have only one child; it just happened that way. more »» 
Chew on this: Proper dental care begins before baby teeth
February 4, 2013 Cameras let us capture priceless grins, but effective pediatric dental care makes a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Eduardo Marquez of Marquez Family Dentistry in Altoona and Dr. Jason R. more »» 
Fun on the slopes: Teaching your children how to ski? Have them take a lesson
February 4, 2013 Everybody falls. Not everybody knows how to get back up. more »»
More babies squeezing organic food from pouches
February 4, 2013 ALBANY, N.Y. — Baby food used to have an image as stable — and bland — as a jar of strained peas. And its target market was limited to, well... babies. No more. more »»
Bounce houses a party hit, but kids’ injuries soar
February 4, 2013 Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — They may be a big hit at kids’ birthday parties, but inflatable bounce houses can be dangerous, with the number of injuries soaring in recent years, a... more »»
Library listings
February 4, 2013 Altoona Area Public Library February n Mother Goose on the Loose, 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 and 25. Story Time for children ages 12 months to 24 months. more »»
Foreign adoptions by Americans decline
January 28, 2013 NEW YORK — The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. more »» 
Taylor's journey: Hopewell teen to race in Alaska's Junior Iditarod XXXVI
January 6, 2013 A few days after she turns sweet 16, Bedford County resident Taylor Steele will experience a less typical milestone. more »» |
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