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Stories can help ease kids’ travel anxieties
February 6, 2012 Thinking about a plane trip with kids in tow? As part of your flight plan, try storytelling to plot out what’s ahead to reduce anxiet. more »»
Handling disruptive behavior
February 1, 2012 Misbehaving children have plagued parents for all time. Most behaviors that children exhibit are normal. more »»
Co-ed adult wiffle ball league next
February 1, 2012 Have you ever thought about what it would be like to relive those childhood adventures of wiffle ball in the backyard? Well this summer the Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission... more »»
Embrace technology
February 1, 2012 If you’ve ever been in the grocery line behind a mom who is trying to placate fussy toddlers, chances are you’ve witnessed part of the technology boom. I am guilty of it myself actually. more »»
Hot dogs and mom spell trouble
February 1, 2012 It’s amazing what buying a couple of hot dogs for your mom can do for a conversation. In my family, two dogs with chili and onions leads to God. more »»
Projects for a cold, blustery day
February 1, 2012 Ready to try your hand at some fun, easy craft projects? Try a Glass Block?Valentine — a crafty gift for your sweetheart; a Leprechaun Beard — a fun and goofy way to celebrate St. more »»
Can-do Tia fulfills her dream
February 1, 2012 The other day, while you were playing outside, you found something small on the ground. It wasn’t much, just a penny. There’s not a lot you can do with a penny anymor. more »»
Teach kids the joy of giving, no matter the time of year
January 30, 2012 All year long, there are plenty of ways to nurture your child’s giving heart — just for the joy of it. Look around, see the needs of others and help your family fill them. Start at home. more »»
Keeping babies safe
January 9, 2012 Trust yourself as a parent. The common-sense advice from Dr. Benjamin Spock has held true for more than six decades. The recently released ninth edition of "Dr. more »»
How to stop the yelling
January 2, 2012 Yelling is a bad habit, and like any habit, it's not going to disappear overnight. With diligent effort, however, your household can be calmer and quieter. more »»
Diabetes spurs new worries for summer camp
August 8, 2011 Having mixed emotions is natural when it comes to sending any child to summer camp. For parents of kids with diabetes, extra angst comes with letting them go for the first tim. 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 »»
Think you were embarassed?
July 29, 2011 Since it all started for me in Mirror Moms in June of 2009, this is my first real chance to offer advice to the teens who read this magazine. more »»
Disc golf offers great family fun
July 29, 2011 Imagine yourself strolling up to the tee box on the seventh hole, a par 3, ready to drive that perfect shot straight down the fairway. more »»
Get your child ready for school
July 29, 2011 With summer drawing to a close, the kids will soon be headed back to school. I wanted to go back to basics to help you advocate for your child’s health. First, sleep. more »»
Like the outdoors??Get this book
July 29, 2011 With summer here and autumn coming soon, you plan on being outside as much as possible, hiking, exploring and camping. more »»
Keep preschool ties
July 29, 2011 It seems like just yesterday I was talking to friends about our kids heading off to kindergarten, but that was really three years ago! So here we are, getting Meghan ready for third grade and... more »»
Tune up your parenting skills
July 25, 2011 If your relatives sneered at your child’s behavior during a recent family trip, don’t feel bad. Give your parenting skills a tuneu. more »»
Moving not just about packing
July 18, 2011 Here are tips for keeping an upbeat tone if you’re moving this year: One mother was certain that a move from Virginia to Maryland was going to be traumatic for her 2-year-old daughte. more »»
Real food fuels health movement
July 11, 2011 No white flour, no sugar and no more than five ingredients in processed foods. more »»
Reading is a fundamental part of good parenting
July 4, 2011 Every new parent needs a basic child-rearing book. 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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