Parenting News
- Wii wisdom for parents: discipline lessons provided by video games Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:55PM This past weekend, my friend and I were reflecting on the holiday season. We agreed that as much as we look forward to its arrival, once it has passed, to quote her words, "We are so over it."
- 10 parenting resolutions for the new year Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:51PMFrom reclaiming your home to planning a long weekend getaway, resolve to live a happier and saner life in 2009! Parenting expert Stacey Boyd shares easy ways to transform your habits and provide a healthier environment for your little ones.
- County, MNDOT discuss new I-94/US-10 connection Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:36PMThey say the wheels of government move slow, but that theory was tested at the Dec. 2 meeting of the Wright County Commission.
- I.V. Teen Center Seeks Permanent Home Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:35PMThe spot offers kids and parents valuable services — but will it be able to in the future?
- YWCA Debates Closing Pool To Stay Open Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:28PM The indoor pool is expensive to upkeep. Directors say not enough people use the pool for it to stay profitable.
- County approves agreement with YMCA Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:28PMWright County Com-missioners approved signatures on an agreement between the county, the City of Monticello and the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis for the purchase of park land known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes at its meeting Nov. 18, clearing the way for the county’s newest park.
- Nurse gave newborn to stranger Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:18PMTwo workers have been suspended over leaving a newborn with a stranger during a hospital transfer in South Australia.
- Jack, Olivia shine in names list Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:55AMJack remained the most popular British baby boy name in 2008 for the 14th year running, while names influenced by celebrities moved up an annual ranking published yesterday.
- County offices will be closed through today Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:04AMThe Rutherford County Courthouse on the Public Square in downtown Murfreesboro and the nearby Rutherford County Office Building and County Drug Court will be closed today and reopen Monday.
- Moms share adoption experiences Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:15AMKEARNEY — In 1974, Joann Parker and her husband waited in an airport in Kansas City with nine other couples for their adopted children to arrive.
- Age no baby barrier Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:00AMOLDER mums are rewriting the record books with a 500 per cent increase in those aged between 45 and 49 who gave birth last year compared with a decade ago.
- 2009 Monthly Sky Guides Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:51AMWe are fast approaching the end of 2008. Now is the time to start planning our sky watching for 2009. Just in time, we present these monthly Sky Guides...
- Why Do We Keep Congratulating the Terrifying Duggar Family? [VideUhOh] Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:45AMnewVideoPlayer("/Too_Many_Kids.flv", 506, 423,""); That crazy Duggar family from the reality show 17 and Counting was on the Today this morning. Because mom just gave birth to baby number 18. Why are...
- Annoying Parent Alex McCord to Write Annoying Parenting Book [Disasters] Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:00AMReal Housewives of New York City star Alex McCord is writing a book about raising urban children. Like, advice giving. Step one: have a foppish be-accented husband. Step two: pretend to be fancy. ...
- Firefox Issues Security Update...Mostly Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:58AMFirefox 3 has been around for about 6 months, but there are still holdouts that are using Firefox 2. Last week an update was released for Firefox, version 2.0.0.19. The...
- Pat Summitt: Texas Loss Was Eye-Opener For Lady Vols Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:36PMOpening statement: “I think the Texas loss was really an eye-opener for our entire basketball team. It was a tale of two halves. The first half we managed to close it out and tie the game. Then Texas did a much better job in the second half and we didn’t defend well in transition.
- A closer look at politics Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:32PMKaty Grimes is a longtime political analyst. Email her at KatyG@SacUnion.com. It’s called the Blago cocktail . . . or, the “Impeach Effen Blago Cocktail.”
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- Saffron Rice Recipe Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 6:41PMSaffron is a spice commonly used in the recipes of southern France and it is frequently paired with rice. This saffron rice recipe is excellent served with steamed vegetables for...
- Electronic billboard meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 6:20PMEl Paso County has four electronic billboards in its limits, and would like to hear from the public on how to regulate them. They’re holding a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center in the public hearing room.
- Local banks get many question about loan rates Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 5:34PMStimulating economic activity is the intent of the dramatic rate cut by the Federal Reserve Bank. The fed cut its rate to basically zero-percent.
- Sophie Morris: The decline of men, or just a spot of man flu? Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 5:22PM You know the drill: you wake up in the middle of the night to find an empty space in the bed next to you, long cold. On rising to investigate, you discover the living room door is closed and odd grunts can be heard from within. You open the door to see – of course – your partner hooked up to his games console as if it he were on dialysis, convinced that by playing in the dark and wearing ...
