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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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Spring Matters

Spring Matters
March 8, 2010 Kids have mastered time management. » Full Story

You Are My Sunshine

You Are My Sunshine
January 12, 2010 Have you ever wondered where the last seasonal yuletide greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, go after they are wished? My guess is that the cheery sentiments hang somewhere out there in th... » Full Story

Keeping the Goblins of Greedyville at Bay

December 3, 2009 Twinkling candles, Christmas trees, children’s voices raised in traditional carols and songs. Ah yes, it is holiday season again. » Full Story

November — Build a Train of Thoughts

November 4, 2009 James, a pre-schooler, sits on his very small two wheeler at the end of his driveway. » Full Story

A Johnny Appleseed Idea

A Johnny Appleseed Idea
October 1, 2009 October is sweater weather at my house. Sometimes as I lift our heavy sweaters from the storage box, I think about my red woolen sweater and my early life on Frog Hollow farm near Sonora, Ohi. » Full Story

A Cup of Kindness

A Cup of Kindness
July 1, 2009 Fresh strawberries, yellow squash and green beans were a feast for my eyes. » Full Story

Feathering Our Nests

Feathering Our Nests
May 4, 2009 Once again the backyard competition is on. It is nest building time and the birds are squabbling for prime real estate in secluded areas such as our thick and branchy ligustrum hedge in the back yard. » Full Story

Flowers Have Power Beyond Beauty

Flowers Have Power Beyond Beauty
April 3, 2009 Sometimes we amaze ourselves with the tidbits of weird wisdom that flow from the parental fountain of secret knowledge. All it takes is a seemingly simple conversation with a child to start the flo. » Full Story

Living Room Tent Trip

Living Room Tent Trip
March 4, 2009 Signs of spring and pesky leprechauns arrive in March: a coincidence — or is it? Robins return, daffodils peek through dry leaves, and the kids fuss about wearing coats on sunny day. » Full Story

The Cinnamon Consipiracy

The Cinnamon Consipiracy
December 3, 2008 As the months come and go, we may grow weary as our senses are bombarded with ever changing seasonal sights and sound. » Full Story
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