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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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DivorceCare

March 18, 2010

DivorceCare support group, for individuals who are separated or divorced
Vineyard Christian Fellowship,
135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling,
6:30 p.m. more »

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Clamoring for Cable

March 8, 2010 Last year, in a fit of responsible parenting I had the cable TV disconnected. So now anything we watch must be lugged into the house on DVDs. » Full Story

Boredom: Childhood's Curse

January 14, 2010 “How was that marketing presentation at work?” my wife Betsy asked.

“Boring,” I replied. » Full Story

Gathering 'Round the Festive DVD Player

December 3, 2009 As Christmas approaches, I bring out our collection of classic yuletide DVDs and pop one of them into the player each evening. » Full Story

Thanksgiving Among Vegetarians

November 4, 2009 It’s silly to fixate on one meal, but still, Thanksgiving dinner is a tradition going way back to the hard-partying days of the Pilgrims. » Full Story

Dark Deeds in October

October 2, 2009 “Y’know what me and Melissa did at school?” my 9-year-old daughter Sally asked, with a wicked grin. » Full Story

The Best Science Project Ever

September 4, 2009 With school back in session, kids and parents ought to start thinking about what this year’s science project will be.

My science-project ideas range from unworkable to stupid. » Full Story

Are We Having Fun Yet?

July 1, 2009 My kids love to play games. In fact, one of them is playing a game right now. Every time I pause in my typing to marshal my thoughts, the 5-year-old hijacks the cursor by poking its directional keys. » Full Story

Mom Takes a Holiday -- May/June 2009

May 6, 2009 My wife got her Mother’s Day gift early this year, and it’s just what she’s been needing: a chance to miss us. » Full Story

Five Tests for Baby's New Name

April 6, 2009 When some parents name a baby, they don’t think much about their choice beyond how it’ll look on the birth announcements, or how their in-laws will react to it. » Full Story

Little Sister Strikes It Rich

March 4, 2009 I need about $700,000.

That’d cover state college for my kids, a new roof for our house and something for retirement. » Full Story

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