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Lessons For Life

09/03/2010 ● By Anonymous

<strong>Teaching our children positive problem solving skills</strong>

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Wireless Wisdom for Kids and Parents

09/03/2010 ● By Anonymous

Today’s tech-savvy kids have a world of digital and social media available at their fingertips. They can call, text, e-mail, surf the web, watch TV and movies, play music and games, take and share pictures and video – all from their mobile devices.

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Inspire Kids to Volunteer

08/24/2010 ● By Anonymous

By teaching our children the importance of volunteerism and instilling values that promote community service, teachers, parents and caring adults have the power to inspire the next generation of America's leaders to be active members of society and give to those in need.

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Teaching Children About 9-1-1

08/12/2010 ● By Anonymous

In January, 3-year-old Jaden Bolli, of Maple Shade, N.J. dialed 9-1-1 when his grandmother collapsed at home. The toddler had learned how to call emergency services just days before from his mother. The boy told the dispatcher that it was his grandmother's blood sugar. However, she really had suffered a stroke. Paramedics arrived in time and were able to help the woman. Bolli saved his grandma's life.

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Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

07/26/2010 ● By Anonymous

With the economy still not back to full strength, many families are looking for ways to stretch their vacation dollars this summer. One of the ways in which families are doing just that is by cutting travel costs and exploring what their own regions have to offer.

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Summer Time, Oh Summer Time

07/14/2010 ● By Anonymous

I don't know?...  I guess it's a love-hate relationship I have with summer time.   I mean, what's not to love? - - Great weather.... BBQ's... no schedules... no homework hassles... family vacations.  In theory, it's a wonderful time of year, right?!  It's what we look forward to all year long (during school).

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Explore Nearby Nature - Ride the River

07/14/2010 ● By Anonymous

Looking for a fun family bicycle adventure with plenty of kid-friendly pit stops? Try the Willamette River Bike Path! Below is a peek at some of Nearby Nature’s favorite places to pause along the way. A map of the entire Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System is available on the City of Eugene's website (www.eugene-or.gov).

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Dad's Eye View - In the Wilds With Daddy

07/14/2010 ● By Anonymous

When my daughter Sally turned 8, I bought her a new wooden canoe paddle and burned her name into the blade. With the gift came a promise: In July she and I would take a three-day canoe trip on the river that flows past our house. We hung the paddle over her bed.

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Summer and Siblings

07/04/2010 ● By Anonymous

Ahhh… summertime. Ninety-nine blissful days. Lemonade, barbeques, and… major stress?

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Nanny Connection: Mom's Dating Again!

05/28/2010 ● By Anonymous

<strong>Dear Nanny:  I can’t believe I am writing this, but I think I am ready to start dating!  Several kids and a lot of years later, what do I need to know?</strong>

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Dad Was Funny About Money

05/28/2010 ● By Anonymous

“Daddy, why did the lady give you money?” asked my daughter Marie back when she was 5. We had just crossed a toll bridge and Marie was trying to make sense of the transaction at the booth.

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Dads Eye View: Honey, Want to Meet My Ex?

05/06/2010 ● By Anonymous

It was midnight. Three other fathers and I were sitting around a campfire, talking, drinking illicit beer and staring into the flames. We were on a YMCA Adventure Guides camp-out. Our kids were asleep in the cabin, their marshmallow-smeared faces glued to their pillows.

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