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Family Times
  • Carnes family Building memories

    For John and Joanne Carnes, “family” means more than parents, siblings or cousins.

    February 20, 2012 1 Photo

  • Activities make learning fun on Presidents’ Day

    Presidents’ Day recognizes two great leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as the contributions made by every American president.

    February 20, 2012

  • Wyer family Happy, good feelings

    Lots of things can make you happy. The bright sun shining warmly on your face. Birds serenading you from a shady tree.

    February 13, 2012 1 Photo

  • Healthy recipes will keep kids running to table

    Give kids what they want to eat — yummy recipes that will have them running to the dinner table. Kid favorites like chicken fingers, tuna melts and no-bake mac & cheese are delicious and, with a few simple changes, much healthier than the typical recipe.

    February 13, 2012

  • Finding balance

    He’s a middle school principal.
    She owns a beauty salon.
    If Steve and Jennifer Malnick weren’t busy enough with that, toss in three children.

    February 6, 2012

  • Valentines can be easy at-home project for kids

    Cute homemade valentines are much easier than they look.
    Whether you use construction paper or card stock, the results will be charming and your child will be very proud. It makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for teachers, the baby sitter or even a best friend.
    What you’ll need:

    February 6, 2012

  • Parker family Exploring all options

    Erica and Bo Parker moved to the area about a year ago.
    She’s still not used to its beauty, she said. But their two daughters — Alayna, 10, and Alivia, 9 — make sure they see as much of it as possible.

    January 30, 2012 1 Photo

  • Brushing up on study skills is important step

    Are your children having trouble studying for a big test? Do they go completely blank as soon as their teacher passes the test papers around?

    January 30, 2012

  • Wilmoth Family Catching life’s curveballs

    As she was growing up, Cheryl Wilmoth always wanted four kids.
    “I don’t know why,” she said. “I guess I always thought having a big family would be cool. Lots of people together, lots of fun.”

    January 23, 2012 1 Photo

  • Creativity key in finding fun winter activities

    It’s not easy to keep children entertained with fun activities throughout the long, cold winter. But it’s important to keep kids active, engaged and happy, and that involves quite a bit of creativity at times.

    January 23, 2012

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