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Stop cervical cancer with preventative steps
February 7, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror. more »» 
Unusually large baby makes headlines, spurs discussion
February 6, 2012 At least where babies are concerned, bigger isn’t always better. On Jan. more »»
Many teen mothers uninformed
February 6, 2012 ATLANTA — A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant. more »»
Parents held responsible for underage drinking
February 1, 2012 NEW YORK — Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid’s party can’t happen at your house, not with your kid, because he’s a good kid, it’s time to wake up and smell the whiskey... more »»
Colleges and suicide: When to call home
February 1, 2012 The email that arrived at Virginia Tech’s health center in November 2007 was detailed and unmistakably ominous. more »»
Try cinnamon bread pudding
February 1, 2012 Cinnamon buns were the inspiration for this recipe. While on their own they make a delicious breakfast, I wanted to take them a little further. more »»
Doughnuts, hot chocolate together at last in a cup
February 1, 2012 There is a crazy delicious new trend in milkshakes. It involves adding a slice of pie to the blender along with the milk and ice cream. That’s right — a whole slice of pie. more »»
Soup good choice for mom, dad
February 1, 2012 After all that heavy holiday eating, it’s good to tone it down a bit for the new year. more »»
Your home’s age important to determine lead exposure
February 1, 2012 WASHINGTON — If you’ve been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you’re thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. more »» 
Blending families takes time, patience, understanding and a little humor doesn't hurt
January 31, 2012 By Kristy MacKaben For Mirror Moms It was the first vacation the Keths took as a blended family. more »» 
Studies: Stay-at-home moms at greater risk for depression
January 31, 2012 Stay-at-home moms might seem like they have the life — being able to focus on their children and not being forced to deal with the daily grin. more »» 
Riding teaches kids patience, confidence, responsibility
January 31, 2012 Samantha Reinhardt’s horse obsession started out innocently enough. At 11 years old, she asked her mom, Barb, for a pony ride. more »» 
Ronald McDonald House helps families with sick children
January 31, 2012 It was Christmas Day 2010. The McNulty family of Altoona huddled around a Christmas tree opening presents. That Christmas, however, was much different from the years before. more »»
T-shirt sales to benefit CMN
January 19, 2012 Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger invites individuals, groups and businesses to show they care for kids by taking part in Caring for Kids Day 2012. more »»
The World of Dr. Seuss
January 18, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror.com heatreworksUSA invites local audiences to watch as they bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life, and bring out the child in all of us. more »»
Tuning In:
January 9, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror. more »» 
Couple sets up Christian charity in Ethiopia
August 18, 2011 When members of the Shannon family look out their window, they see a garbage dump. They also see people living off of that dump — as a source of food or incom. more »» 
Pre-teen takes initiative, joins group and loses weight
August 8, 2011 Adults routinely struggle with managing their weight and could learn a thing or two from a local pretee. more »»
Healthy eating means spending more
August 8, 2011 SEATTLE — A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. more »» 
Home school
July 29, 2011 Never in a million years did Jodie Garzarelli of Ebensburg think she would homeschool her children. But she felt the schools let her down, and she was bound to advocate for her kids. more »» 
Creative thinking
July 29, 2011 As a toddler and preschooler, Isabella Zavalanski seemed a little advanced for her age. more »» KITS After-School Program February 22, 2012 The Salvation Army and Skills of Central PA have collaborated to provide a free after-school program to children in first through sixth grade. This program is offered 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. more » Mirror Moms News |
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