Category Archives: Family

Strasburg Rail Road announces new Summer Fun Pass

Posted on May 22, 2013 by April Trotter

The Summer Fun Pass is available for $35 per person and will pay for itself in just three visits, according to a press release from the Lancaster County attraction.

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Manners Matter: Don’t ignore etiquette at sleepovers

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

This week, Heidi Thomas talks to parents and children about what manners are expected during a sleepover.

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York County Heritage Trust offers free admission for active-duty military, family

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sarah Chain

The York County Heritage Trust will offer free admission to its sites from active military members and families from Memorial Day to Labor Day as part of the 2013 Blue Star Museums program.

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‘Dig Into Reading’ with York County Libraries’ summer reading club

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York County Libraries announces its 2013 summer reading club, “Dig Into Reading! GO and Dig It Up!”, which begins June 1, 2013.

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Ready for water activities with swim lessons, safety tips

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Brittany Wilson

There are a few things you and your kids should know before taking a trip to the local swimming spot and diving in.

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It’s important to let preteens make some bad decisions

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Cathy Hirko

Cathy Hirko says there’s no rule book for how to be a preteen — or for how to parent one.

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Pennsylvania State Police offer child safety seat inspections in May

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child safety seat inspections in York County May 20 and Adams County May 28, 2013.

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Manners Matter: An adventure in eating out

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

GYManners students recently dined out at Tapenade Bistro with etiquette expert Heidi Thomas.

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Stroller fitness group provides camaraderie for moms

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Lauren Boyer

A lifelong athlete, Sara Day opened her Stroller Strides location, based at the York Galleria, in 2011 after her son Luke was born. She wanted to remain at home while contributing to the family financially.

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Mommy kisses seal the deal with angry toddler

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura Burkey

Laura Burkey’s 2½-year-old Amelia acted out because she was in need of some one-on-one time.

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