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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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March 10, 2010

Books on the Avenue 501 Warwood Ave., Wheeling 304-277-2665 All ages: 10:30 a.m. more »

My, How They've Grown

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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

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

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

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

Giving Thanks on Mother's Day

May 6, 2009 As I sit here at the end of April, I think about May ... one of the most life-changing months of my life.

It is when I became a mother, for the first time ... » Full Story

What Else Haven't I Taught You?

April 6, 2009 POP. » Full Story

Long-Distance Care

March 4, 2009 “I just want to be home with you,” Leland wailed the other day when reporting in about his stomach bug.

That was day 3. » Full Story

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