Parenting
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Supernanny Jo Frost takes on tantrums in new bookMay 02, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Jo Frost of "Supernanny" fame is out with her seventh book, and she's taking aim at toddlers. More specifically, she focuses on the thing so many parents drea...
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Teen finds meaning in 1950s popularity guideMay 01, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Respecting or learning from one's elders isn't exactly a top priority for most teens. They're too busy texting or mastering the latest social media platform t...
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Elgin mom-to-be taking her Erin's Law abroadApr 26, 2014 8:00 am - Erin Merryn speaks with enthusiasm, rattling off the list of trips around the globe, the hours of research and meetings promoting her cause. She shows no signs of fatigu...
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Batavia Mothers' Club hosts 14th annual Fox Trot fundraiserApr 26, 2014 1:01 am - About 250 runners of all ages stepped off at 8 a.m. Saturday for the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's 14th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K fundraiser. Crossing the Fox Rive...
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Go figure: Olympics spark fever for learning to skateApr 22, 2014 5:45 am - Every four years it happens. Glued to the television for two-plus weeks, you and your family watch the winter Olympics and are fascinated by the elegance and athleticism...
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The journey back from an eating disorderApr 22, 2014 5:30 am - Esther Martin's voice trembles and her eyes fill with tears as she describes her daughter's struggle with anorexia. She vividly remembers the day she discovered Brooke n...
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Buy or rent? Skates must fit for best resultsApr 22, 2014 1:01 am - To make sure that beginning lessons are successful, make sure your skater has proper skates. Whether or not one can ice skate has nothing to do with weak ankles as that ...
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Art Apps for KidsApr 19, 2014 1:01 am - Let's face it. Art activities for your child are fun, but they usually result in paint spills and sticky fingers. Give your child a creative outlet without the mess. Bel...
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Humorist shares lighter side of parentingApr 18, 2014 5:45 am - You never wanted to grow up to be a zookeeper. And yet, your home is filled with wildlife: monkeys on the furniture. Hyenas watching TV. Elephants tromping through the h...
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Move over Mom: Make marshmallows at home. Really!Apr 18, 2014 5:30 am - Bouncy. Fluffy. Chewy. These are some words that describe the deliciousness that is marshmallows. Marshmallows were originally made from the sap of the marsh mallow pla...