Putting the Grand in Grandparent
The needs of small children are basic: providing a place to sleep, keeping them safe, feeding them, and keeping them clean. What’s not so simple is being the parent that
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The Oylers and The Barnes
Neither Clint and Amy Oyler, nor Jeff and Stacy Barnes knew much at all about Korea, but that small nation is where the magic that brought them together really began.
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Laugh Out Loud
I had spilled a cup of water and then asked Sarah to get me a couple paper towels. In a few minutes in she walked with a coffee cup filled
South Dakota Flag Questions
June 14th is National Flag Day and a time to honor the Stars & Stripes. Closer to home, how much do you and your family know about South Dakota’s state
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Get Kids Active
Unlike their parents, today’s kids often choose more sedentary fare like video games or surfing the Internet and do without riding their bikes or games of tag. While video games
Time for Dinner
As children get more involved in activities, and parents are working hard to make ends meet, sitting down to a dinner together can prove elusive. If more mealtimes together is
Beyond the Classroom: Help With Homework
You know you’re not supposed to do their homework for them. So how do you help? A few ways you can help set them up for success is to prepare
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Benefits of Sports
For the most part they’re fun and everyone has a blast playing them, but sports participation can serve other very important purposes as well. The benefits of playing sports go
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4 Ways to Encourage Early Literacy
It’s impossible to overemphasize the importance of literacy development in the home. Even tots who are too young to read aren’t too small to enjoy literacy activities. Make time
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Got Safety Gear?
Head Helmets can’t work if not worn correctly. Refer to the Don’t Thump Your Melon tips below. Feet Wear proper shoes for each activity, and make sure they fit.