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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 »

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Dad Visits Fireworks Heaven

July 5, 2010 FIREWORKS! The sign on the rooftop was about the same size as the building. My grip on the steering wheel tightened and my pulse quickened. A much-smaller sign said: Fresh Roasted Peanuts. » Full Story

A Father's Garden of Admonitions

May 5, 2010 Loving fathers are here for all kinds of good reasons. Mine was here to provide a good example, encourage us to learn all we could, and to enjoy books, travel and good musi. » Full Story

Sleep-Overs: The Young and the Restless

April 5, 2010 When my 9-year-old daughter Sally asks, “Dad, can Rachel and Brianne sleep over Saturday night?” it is not a simple yes or no question. It’s a proposition to be negotiated. » Full Story

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?

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
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