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August 27, 2010 By Stacey SaccoThat’s the reaction I normally get when someone discovers that I have cloth diapers on my baby. Yes, I have to wash them. Yes, the start up costs can be high (but you make up for it in the end. more »
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By Editor - Feb 15 2010 2:04PMJust e-mail me your children's names and ages, and your phone number: betsy@ovparent****. Thanks! There is a contest once a year -- look for entry information in the July/August issu. more »
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View All Months »Barbie Exhibit at Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
September 3, 2010The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum in Wheeling is hosting the temporary exhibit, "Barbie and other 20th Century Dolls." through Dec. 31.
The exhibit features many Barbie dolls from the past 50 years on loan from the private collection of Mickie McCoske. more »
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View All »I'm Your Parent, Not Your Servant
August 13, 2010 “You have two hands!” Can you believe I actually heard an 8-year-old say this to his mother when she asked him to put his dishes in the sink after lunch? » Full Story
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July 5, 2010 There are a number of things a parent needs to consider before deciding to leave a child alone at home during the summer. » Full Story
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View All »Have Games, Will Travel
July 5, 2010 — The MobiGo Touch Learning System gives a new meaning to “smart phone.” Let the little ones who love to grab your BlackBerry or iPhone their very own “smart phone” — this touch-screen learning system is great for kids 3-8. » Full Story
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View All »Community Toasts Children's Agency
September 1, 2010 Six years ago, the first "Toast of the Vineyard" was christened the major fundraiser for Harmony House Children's Advocacy Center in Wheeling. It provides patrons a night out on the town in exchange for their support of a good cause. » Full Story
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View All »Swing sets eliminated at some W.Va. schools
September 1, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)— Playground swings, a source of comfort and joy for schoolchildren for generations, are getting the heave-ho at elementary schools in Cabell County. » Full Story
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View All »FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine
September 1, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year. » Full Story
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View All »Madison school building to get upgrade
August 25, 2010 After a few delays, work is set to begin on a major construction project at Madison School on Wheeling Island. » Full Story
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