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Puppy!

March 8, 2010 By Amy Phelps

My kids have been pestering me for a dog for as long as I can remember. more »

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Favorite Family Activities

By aphelps - Feb 9 2010 9:34AM

Don't forget sledding and building snowman when kids get a snow day off from school... more »

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

By aphelps - Jan 12 2010 4:20PM

Since I'm cooking more, I'm going to make sure my kids get to help and not worry about the mes. more »

Events for your family

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Parkersburg Library Toddler Time

March 12, 2010

Toddler Time for 2-year-olds and younger is from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Must register. Call (304) 420-4387 ext. 20. more »

Feeding Your Family

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Cooking with preschoolers

March 8, 2010 Preschool kids can get an introduction to cooking along with some familiar faces in “C is for Cooking: Recipes from the Street” by Susan McQuillan, RD. » Full Story

Enjoy Valentine's Day with cupcakes

February 9, 2010 OK, so they might not be so healthy, but on special occasions like holidays, it’s always fun to have a special treat. » Full Story

Cook for yourself, baby

January 12, 2010 When you’re pregnant, you know you’re eating for two, but what can you eat and what should you eat during pregnancy, as well as everyone else in the family? That’s where... » Full Story

Get your kids into baking

December 7, 2009

Since it’s the holidays, it’s the season for baking! Get your kids to help with “Baking Kids Love” by Sur La Table with Cindy Mushet and photographs by Maren... » Full Story

Teach your child to be a ‘foodie’

November 10, 2009 Do you get tired of the typical children’s fare of pizza, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs and chicken nuggets? Are you cooking a meal for you and a meal for your kids? Wish you could get your... » Full Story

Celebrate Halloween with Food

October 6, 2009 Get ready to celebrate Halloween with all sorts of spooky treats in “Ghoulish Goodies” by Sharon Bowers (Storey Publishing, $14.95). » Full Story

Pack a Vegan Lunch

September 8, 2009 Since it’s back-to-school time, parents are wondering what to put in their child’s lunch box to eat. » Full Story

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. » Full Story

Book for Parents about Kids' Eating

April 30, 2009 For every parent struggling to get their child to try new foods, dealing with picky eaters or just wants to read a book about adventurous food, there is “Hungry Monkey: A Food Loving Father’s Quest... » Full Story

Tasty Recipes That are Healthy Too!

March 30, 2009 Many parents would like to feed their kids better, including organic foods. » Full Story

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