Caughtcha Being Good
Practice positive reinforcement with a “Caughtcha Jar.” This glass or plastic jar filled with pom poms is used whenever your child does something good. Giving compliments, doing extra chores, and
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Swiping Success
Many can agree that bullying is a problem–especially in our schools. Three Rapid City students are taking a stand against bullying and launching an app that will help. Ezra Barsch
Playing the Tooth Fairy
Losing a tooth is a magical experience for kids, because it means they’ll get a visit from the tooth fairy! They’ll go to bed full of anticipation and then your
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A Mother’s Love: Hailey’s Story
Hailey isn’t your average two-year-old. This giggly, playful kid was born with her liver outside of her belly – a rare defect of the abdominal wall called omphalocele. Francine and
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Main Street Square’s Christmas Tree is up!
A 30-foot blue spruce tree arrived in Main Street Square this morning. Workers armed with chainsaws, a crane, and plenty of manpower, managed to hoist up the giant tree from
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Boo Boo Bags
Bandaids are a hot commodity in any house with youngsters, and they go fast! Get the most out of the bandaid box by using the “no blood, no bandaid” rule.
Practice Makes Perfect
Truly being there for your kids is perhaps the greatest gift parents will ever give. It isn’t always easy this time of year, especially for parents of children in the
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In a Spin
As far back as the 13th century, the Dutch would ice skate on frozen canals to travel to other villages. The sport eventually spread to England and then to the
25 Simple Ways to Countdown to Christmas
When the holiday season unofficially kicks off on Black Friday, a whirlwind of activity ensues that leaves families almost breathless by the end of December. Instead of rushing through the
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Preserving the Memories
Ah, the holidays—good food, gifts, crafts, and more food. There’s nothing quite like being able to gather together as a family and reminisce about the past. For many people these
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