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Where's George?

June 22, 2009 By Amy Defibaugh

This past weekend, I accidentally stumbled onto an interesting hobby to share with the kids. more »

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What Are Your Family's Summer Plans?

By amendenhall - May 22 2009 1:43PM

Weekend trips can be fun and cheap, too! It's enough of a break to "get away" from your normal routine... more »

Favorite Family Activities

By amendenhall - Feb 2 2009 1:10PM

Your local public library is a great resource! There are many reading programs for kids that are free, fun, and educational... more »

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Events for your family

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Childbirth Education Class

July 2, 2009
Childbirth Education Class at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Call 424-2748 to... more »

Parent poll

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What are your family's summer vacation plans?
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Monthly Features

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Get Creative with "Make" and "Craft" Magazines

June 29, 2009 I've always been a crafty person, though not particularly skilled. I love making things, but left to my own devices my creations are unrecognizeable conglomerations of wood, glue, bits of paper and Band-Aids. » Full Story

Healthy Kids

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Nutrition

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Eating healthier is important for all

February 2, 2009 These days everyone is trying to eat healthier. You should not only be concerned about the foods you eat, but also about the foods your children eat. The following are dietary recommendations for healthy children from the American Heart Association. You should start healthy foods in infancy and continue through adolescence and into adulthood. » Full Story

Strengthening Families

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Adoption: Some Special Issues

Adoption: Some Special Issues

May 22, 2009 Recently I’ve received a request to discuss adoption and issues that arise unique to this family experience. According to Terry Levy and Michael Orlans, authors in “Attachment Processes in Couples and Family Therapy,” adoption touches the lives of approximately 50 million Americans. As a result, this is a topic that is broad and deep. This discussion barely scratches the surface of the many dynamics and issues unique to adoptive families. » Full Story

Going Green

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Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

March 30, 2009 Earth Day is on April 22, 39 years after inception in 1970. Today, Earth Day is observed in the United States as well as many other countries. The founder of Earth Day was a senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson, and, according to him, he created Earth Day to “put the environment into the political limelight.” Twenty million Americans took part in the first Earth Day, signifying the concern Americans felt about the state of the environment. In that same year, the Environmental Protection Agency was created by Richard Nixon to protect public health and the environment. To see the progress we h » Full Story

Just A Thought

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The blue mark of a willful child

The blue mark of a willful child

May 22, 2009 The night before Easter, my wife and I were laying out church clothes for ourselves and for the boys, planning our morning and how we would celebrate the holiday. My three-year-old was grumbling around and getting underfoot, bored and annoyed by the fact he wasn’t the center of attention. » Full Story

Moms 2 Moms

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Mother - A Poem

April 30, 2009 Mother, you have helped me. » Full Story

Special Parents

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Standing Strong

Standing Strong

March 30, 2009 I have heard so many comments from people regarding the divorce rate for couples who have a child with special needs is much higher than for couples with only typically developing children. Many of the special couples I know are also disturbed by these claims so I decided to do a little research on the subject. » Full Story

Book Reviews

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A Funny Book for Techno-Moms!

June 22, 2009 A mom who loves her Blackberry writes a series of humorous essays about her technology addiction, parenthood, and how the two relate in "The Blackberry Diaries" by Kathy Buckworth (Key Porter Books, $14.95). » Full Story

Music Reviews

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Recess Monkey swings!

Recess Monkey swings!

May 22, 2009 Three school teachers release their fifth album, Recess Monkey’s “Field Trip.” » Full Story

Movie Reviews

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Another Cinderella Story Review - Web Extra!

January 23, 2009 Sometimes it's hard to find a good film that the whole family can sit down together and enjoy! So from time to time, I'm going to be reviewing the latest DVD releases and movies that the kids and mom and dad can all watch. » Full Story

Feeding Your Family

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Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook

Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook

May 22, 2009 Since the kids are home from school, getting them involved in the kitchen can be fun family time and a learning experience too. Make cooking fun with a cookbook with recipes inspired by beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss in “The Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook.” » Full Story