Early swim lessons encouraged for pool safety for kids
By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Early on, the 4- and 5-year-old pupils at Little Fishes Swim School were scared. Zoe wouldn’t put her face in the water. Neither...
View ArticleBaby names: Just look around for summery ideas
From Nameberry.com Summer is one of the nicest times of year to have a baby, the warm weather and slow pace making it that much easier to relax into new motherhood (and, from your baby’s point of view,...
View ArticlePlan your weekend! Here’s what’s going on around Lorain County
Amherst Old-Time Jamboree A local singing contest, bike-decorating contest, pizza-eating competition, entertainment and a big parade are all part of Amherst’s 36th annual Old-Time Jamboree. Most events...
View ArticleKids’ summer programs thrive in tough economy
By Chris Collins, The Fresno Bee Because of the sagging economy, many churches are doing more to work with cash-strapped families this summer, such as cutting prices and offering more scholarships for...
View ArticleStay safe this summer with swimming safety tips
By Jackie Burrell, Contra Costa Times For all the beachy joys of summer, it’s also a season of tragic drownings. And this year’s statistics are more horrifying than ever. A California mother and her...
View ArticleTips for keeping TV time under control
By Aisha Sultan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch This morning I felt myself wishing there were fewer TV options for kids. When I was growing up there were times and days when I could honestly complain:...
View ArticleBoredom busters: 15 toys to cure summertime blues
FamilyFun magazine Just a few more weeks until school starts again for most students; but the cries of “I’m bored” are only getting louder. Put the kibosh on the complaining with these amazing toys,...
View ArticleFear and technology keeping kids in their houses
By Krista Jahnke, Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Joy Passatta loaded her two children, a 12-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son, onto their bikes on a hot summer morning. They rode a mile to swim...
View ArticleTips for a backyard camping staycation
McClatchy-Tribune August 10 is National S’mores Day and to celebrate this deliciously fun summertime event, get out the marshmallows and plan a backyard camping staycation. The s’mores recipe first...
View ArticleOvernight camp is taking its toll on this mom
By Amy Sue Nathan, Chicago Moms Blog My daughter is away for four weeks of overnight camp, where she is communing with nature, goofing off with girls and canoeing, sailing and swimming in a lake. She...
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