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Summer Shenanigans

One of the things I like most about my marriage, most days, is that my husband is the perfect spontaneous compliment to my schedule...

Dad-worthy Outings in Hamilton County

Father's Day is fast approaching. This year, why not skip the necktie and instead treat dad to an outing he is sure to remember...

Kids and funerals

“At what age should a child attend a funeral? I think my six-year-old son is too young to go to his grandmother’s funeral and...

Unplugged Summer Fun

It's finally summer - no more backpacks, homework or school projects! There is something about the freedom of summer that always takes me back...

Making Opposites Attract

She is a four-year-old free spirit who never met a stranger. Her name is Penny. And her shy mother is the exact flip side of that...

What’s It Really Like to Be a Foster Family?

Think you could handle a few more kids at your house? That may sound like a crazy question, but it’s exactly what foster parents have...

Avoiding Summertime Injuries

While summer days filled with swimming, bike riding and toasting s'mores are every child’s dream, each of these activities can quickly become a parent’s...

The Advisor

Sometimes a little advice can be a good thing. Other times, it’s a real headache. I’ve been thinking about the topic recently as my four-year...

Sneaking In Fitness

We all know how important exercise is for kids – and how little of it they sometimes get.  Children and adolescents should have at...

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