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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 »

Monthly Features

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Organize a preschooler's area

March 8, 2010 When creating a plan to organize your play area, it’s important to keep in mind the following:

∫ Ages of children

∫ Height of children

∫... » Full Story

Your preschooler's first teacher

March 8, 2010 Want a meaningful job? Be your child’s first teacher! Yes, you are the driver to the doctor, the reader of bedtime stories, the cleaner of the kitchen messes and the gatherer of scattered toy. » Full Story

Book Published

February 22, 2010 Two area women will release their children's book March 5.

"Friends With A Difference" written by Ellen Dittman Pope and ilustrated by Carol Dixon, shows friends helping friends. » Full Story

Warming up and staying fit this winter

February 9, 2010 Winter definitely has settled in to the Mid-Ohio Valley. The nights have become frigid and unpleasant, and families are staying indoors. » Full Story

Create an organized, safe space

February 9, 2010 Doesn’t it amaze you when kids can find their Gameboys, Nintendo DSs, IPods, Wii controllers and all of their other “cool stuff” even though it’s engulfed under a mountain of... » Full Story

Celebrate Get Organized Month

January 12, 2010 OK, folks, I’m going out on a limb now, so here it is….THROW AWAY YOUR 2010 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS LIST!

Yes, that’s right, you read it here in black and white.. » Full Story

Dealing with the loss of a pet

January 12, 2010 Jordan, an 11-year-old Siberian husky, lived with the family for 11 years. » Full Story

Create a calm, clutter-free holiday

December 7, 2009

‘Tis the seasons to hang mistletoe, sing Christmas carols and shop til we drop! It’s no surprise our households are bursting at the seams with stuff. » Full Story

Make meaningful gifts

December 7, 2009

Spending on gifts for the holidays is an important family tradition that doesn’t have to put a strain on your family budget. » Full Story

Holiday gifts they’ll eat up

December 7, 2009

Put some of the joy back into your holiday by keeping gift-giving simple and tasty. December is a favorite month for many people, but getting ready for the holidays can be stressful. » Full Story

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