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Winter "What-stice"?
December 20, 2010 It is often said that there are two kinds of people in the world. As for my family, its members can be characterized as either the “cup half-empty” or the “cup half-full” variety. more »» 
Eco Holiday Guide: Tips to 'Green' Your Festivities
December 3, 2010 When artist and environmentalist Harmony Jones sees metal scraps, odd cuts of wood, even plastic bottle caps, she doesn’t see trash. more »» 
Bullies & Misfits: A Holiday Special
December 3, 2010 A 2010 redbox survey shows Americans’ favorite holiday movies include “A Christmas Story,” “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. more »» 
Take the Family on a Hearty Hike
November 24, 2010 Autumn is a great time to explore your region’s parks and trails. But you need more than sunscreen, water and high-energy snacks to enjoy a family hike. more »» 
It's Your Birthday, Baby!
November 5, 2010 Baby’s birthday is a major milestone in both the baby’s and the parents’ lives. Most baby birthdays are celebrated with family members, including grandparents, cousins and so on. more »» 
Pick Your Battles — Age-Appropriate Guide to Problem Behavior
November 5, 2010 It’s one thing if your toddler has a kicking, screaming tantrum in the supermarket, which is actually on target developmentally, as embarrassing as it can be for you. more »» 
Musical Chairs: Give the Gift of Classical Music
November 5, 2010 Introducing kids to classical music has never been easier, with the resources available on the Internet and radio, not to mention television, books, DVDs and the actual CDs with classical recording. more »» 
DIY Halloween Costumes
October 7, 2010 Remember how easy it was to do Halloween when you were a kid? Throw an old white sheet over your head, call yourself a ghost and head out trick-or-treating. more »» 
2010 OV Parent Cover Kid Contest Winners
October 5, 2010 Congratulations to the 2010 OV Parent Cover Kid Contest Winners First Place — Conner John McFarland, 9 months old, Windsor Heights, son of Virginia McFarland. more »» 
Mom to Mom With Kara Gray
October 5, 2010 Kara Gray of Dallas never even thought about being a work-at-home mom until she’d already been doing it for about six month. more »»
10 Tips for Working From Home
October 5, 2010 Have you considered working from home? You are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 6 million people currently work from home, and many others are considering the ide. more »»
Is Your Child Overscheduled?
October 5, 2010 From handwritten lists to digital organizers, your private life — whether at work or at home — is planned, productive and profitabl. more »» 
Kindling the Parent-Teacher Bond
September 3, 2010 My children are awake for about an hour before school, and no matter how prepared I am the night before, it is usually spent with me manipulating, barking and bribing. more »» 
Six Toddler Time Activities
September 3, 2010 When my daughter became a toddler, I began struggling to find ways to entertain her and spend time together doing activities that we both enjoyed. more »» 
Encourage Your Reluctant Reader
September 3, 2010 Ruth watched her child put his head down on the table. “I’m done,” replied her child. “You only read 10 minutes.” “My stomach hurts. more »» 
Wake Up, It's Time for School!
September 3, 2010 It’s a little like herding cats getting the kids to switch into back-to-school mode. more »» 
I'm Your Parent, Not Your Servant
August 13, 2010 “You have two hands!” Can you believe I actually heard an 8-year-old say this to his mother when she asked him to put his dishes in the sink after lunch? Fortunately, his... more »» 
Stay Cool at the Pool
July 5, 2010 One of the best parts of summer is spending afternoons playing in a pool, whether it is your neighborhood pool, city pool or a friend’s pool. more »» 
Summer Freebies for OV Families!
July 5, 2010 Funds may be low but kids’ entertainment demands are still high. There is plenty to do for free or next-to-nothing in the Ohio Valley, if you know where to look. more »» |
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