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Christmas: Being mindful of mental illness
How to keep kids reading over the holidays 
Learning doesn’t stop when kids are off of school for holiday break. It’s actually the perfect time to encourage snuggling up with a good book.
Read More »Medications and non-medical techniques to help women during labor and delivery 
For centuries — probably since the beginning of humankind — pregnant women have sought relief from the ‘discomfort’ of giving birth. A Scottish woman was famously hanged after daring to ask for pain relief while birthing twins in the late 16th century. But it wasn’t until Queen Victoria breathed in chloroform to help ease the labor and delivery of her ...
Read More »Keeping babies safe during naps and the night 
Every year, 90 babies in Pennsylvania die before their first birthday due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Read More »Top parenting mistakes seen by local pediatricians 
Local pediatricians offer parents some tips on navigating their way through common pitfalls.
Read More »Create new traditions this holiday season 
We pass down family traditions because we want to surround our children and grandchildren with the feelings of love and security those traditions gave us.
Read More »Snowtubing in Central PA! 
We’ve rounded up great places to snowtube for some great family fun this winter.
Read More »Young boy invites entire kindergarten class to his adoption hearing 
One child invited his entire kindergarten class to attend his adoption hearing.
Read More »Beyond cooties: Teaching our kids about sex 
Having “the talk” may be one of the more challenging aspects of parenting, but helping your adolescent and teen stay safe includes helping them to navigate the paths ahead.
Read More »Making time for grandparents over the holidays 
Grandparents understand their kids can’t always celebrate with them, but once grandchildren enter the picture it becomes more fraught.
Read More »It looks like we’ll be getting a ‘Frozen 3’ 
We can’t let go of the notion of a third Frozen movie. Only weeks after Frozen 2 was released to theaters on November 22, speculation about a third flick in the Frozen series has already begun. Continue reading.
Read More »Taylor Swift – Christmas Tree Farm 
Taylor Swift - Christmas Tree Farm: the singer's newest video is a trip through her Central PA childhood memories.
Read More »The Night Before Hallogivingmaseve 
’Twas the night before Hallogivingmaseve, when all through the store employees were stirring, cramming in more trick or treat candy piled in clearance with care before October 31st had even drawn near; pumpkin pie candles nestled all snug on the shelves while the turkeys are stuffed beside Santa’s elves. And I in my tiredness, and my kids high on festivities ...
Read More »31 destinations for indoor family fun this winter 
There's tons of indoor family fun throughout Central PA, plus a few great road trip destinations.
Read More »30 ‘Frozen 2’ Holiday 2019 Gift Ideas For Elsa & Anna’s Biggest Tiny Fans 
If you’re on the hunt for some Frozen and Frozen 2 holiday gift ideas, you’re not alone. Continue reading.
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