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August 27, 2010 By Stacey Sacco

That’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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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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Barbie Exhibit at Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum

September 3, 2010

The 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 »

My, How They've Grown

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April Column Rings True

July 5, 2010 “... when I think about her, I don’t think she’s old enough for all that adult stuff yet. Marriage, children, a house, lifetime commitments ... Of course, she could be. » Full Story

Vroom, Vroom!

May 5, 2010 Imagine, a constant intonation in your ear; a constant streaming of a voice telling you what things to look at, to think about, to do

That’s what my brother Ron experienced as he took hi... » Full Story

When I Was Your Age ...

April 5, 2010 How many times have children heard that over the years.

“When I was your age, I walked (fill in the blank) miles to school ...”

But I was thinking recently ... » Full Story

Look, Mom! Two Forks!

March 8, 2010 Our family is all about food. Good food. ... from day one.

It was important to me that they didn’t have formula. In fact, Amanda never did take a bottle. » Full Story

Haiku, Schmaiku

January 14, 2010 Stereotypes are not always right.

A friend of mine sent me “Haikus for Jews,” by David M. Bader. » Full Story

Unforgettable

Unforgettable
December 3, 2009 I forgot how beautiful it is to hear the sounds of the piano coming from the hallway. And the accompanying vocals. » Full Story

Yep, I Think We're Even

November 4, 2009 Usually, it is we who are doing things for our kids. We give, give, give ... time, money, etc. ... for them. And, usually, very happily. We’re parents. It’s what we do. » Full Story

My Adults

October 2, 2009 As Amanda and I sat in the front seat on the way to Philadelphia last month — she was driving — it occurred to me how “adult” our conversation was. » Full Story

Tutus and T-Ball

Tutus and T-Ball
September 4, 2009 What do ballet tutus and tee ball have in common?

Bad memories, apparently. » Full Story

Vacations With Kids in Tow Are Numbered

Vacations With Kids in Tow Are Numbered
July 1, 2009 We had a great time ... Amanda was 18, Leland 16 .... good ages for them to appreciate a trip to Europe. It was something we had wanted to do for years, and had saved for, also for years. » Full Story
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