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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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March 10, 2010

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

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Perk Up Your Child on a Sick Day

March 8, 2010 If a flu or cold bug has invaded your house this winter, you know firsthand how the family routine is instantly thrown out of sync. » Full Story

Matching Game

January 14, 2010 Ready for a game of concentration? When the weather brings kids indoors, or the big kids are off playing sports and your preschoolers are left behind, this match game is as much fun for them to make... » Full Story

Cut and Paste for Unique Gifts

November 4, 2009 Say “cut and paste” to today’s kids, and they’ll think you are talking about rearranging and editing photos, images and documents on their computer. » Full Story

Corral the Clutter Creatively

October 2, 2009 For the Legomaniac Scott boys and their friends, it was a dream come true when they woke up to the wondrous site of a gigantic Lego truck on the street in front of their house. » Full Story

Put Some Flower Power in Your Life With Edible Flowers

September 4, 2009 “You can have your cake and blossoms too,” was the greeting my friend Janet proclaimed when she arrived for coffee time on my deck last week. » Full Story

Jack's Million-Dollar Bars Are a Bake Sale Hit

July 1, 2009 Garage-sale season arrived in our neighborhood in grand style when a group of energetic teens and their parents recently put on a super sale under a big white tent in the middle of the block to rais... » Full Story

Welcome Baby Home With Wearable Art

May 6, 2009 Is there soon to be a new baby in the house? As the new member joins the family, the household may feel as if it’s been turned upside dow. » Full Story

Create Sandpaper Art

April 6, 2009 Kids are always eager to draw pictures. They know firsthand the pleasure of putting crayon to paper (and to an occasional wall or two) to express what’s in their imagination. » Full Story

Write a Tale About a Family Pet

March 4, 2009 A family pet can be a parent’s best friend. » Full Story

A House for Your Feathered Friends

January 8, 2009 Not all birds fly south for the winter! Identify the feathered friends that frequent your neighborhood and then make a birdhouse with your family using simple supplies such as a cardboard milk... » Full Story

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