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Hiding While Driving

March 8, 2010 By April Leiffer Henry

It's official. I never thought I'd say it, but I live in West Virginia. Although my driver's license still says Ohio, I've taken up residence in Morgantown. more »

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Just 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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Family Bible Study

March 12, 2010

Family Bible study
At the Barnesville area home of Christian Professional Organizer Holly Boyd
Call for directions
7 p.m. more »

Mommy Moments

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Preschool Soap Opera

March 8, 2010 Was it just me, or were you too in shock the first time your child’s preschool invited you to a parent/teacher conference?

For some reason, I immediately transformed from a... » Full Story

Out of the Mouths of Adults

January 14, 2010 “O be careful little ears what you hear. » Full Story

Mommy BFFs

December 3, 2009 Motherhood is a unique journey; one that only other mothers understand. Your daughters won’t understand it until they become mothers themselves. » Full Story

A 'Blooper' Christmas

November 4, 2009 ’Tis the season to send out the “Look how cute my kids are!” Christmas card.

Every year I start planning weeks in advance. » Full Story

Le Freak Is Not Chic

October 2, 2009 I envy mothers who have immaculate houses. You know the kind. » Full Story

Lessons from Grandma; or, Tales of a Facebook Mom

September 4, 2009 Every generation thinks it’s more revolutionary than the last, especially when it comes to parenting. But if you’ll notice, what’s old is always new.

Names are a perfect exampl. » Full Story

The Ugly Truth

July 1, 2009 Children have a way of revealing the truth—and teaching us adults a few lessons in the process. Just this week, my 3-year-old showed me the “ugly” side of mysel. » Full Story

The Spring Clothes Closet Ritual

April 6, 2009 It’s the time of year when every American woman marches to her closet, unpacks last year’s spring clothes and asks herself the age-old question: keep or donate? This ritual brings me great joy... » Full Story

The Clark Family Bedtime Routine

March 4, 2009 The night started like any other:

Husband exhausted.

I’m whipped.

Baby overtired and crying.

Preschooler bouncing off walls.

Baths. » Full Story

Do You Hear What I Hear?

January 8, 2009 “The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing” ~ Blaise Pascal, French philosopher

Have you ever had one of those moments when you are seeking something, ye... » Full Story

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