Category Archives: In the news

Getting a handle on a case of the Bad Mommies

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Smart Staff

Sue Jennings reminds us that child rearing is taxing work — and backup is critical.

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Unplug from your phone and make courtesy a priority

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Smart Staff

Cellphones are everywhere, but there are few hard-and-fast rules about their usage.

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Nursing in public: Tips for feeding baby outside the home

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

A local lactation consultant says onlookers shouldn’t be bothered by breast-feeding mothers.

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Resolving to find the good in honor of
Sandy Hook Elementary victims

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Smart Staff

As a parent of a 6 year old, Beth Lears said she was hit hard by news of Friday’s tragedy.

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Should you talk to your kids about the
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Smart Staff

An expert says kids can be re-traumatized following news of Connecticut shooting

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Looking for a hero in the wake of a tragedy

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Courtney Cashour

Courtney Cashour believes we are all to blame for the tragedy that unfolded before our eyes on Friday.

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Black Friday shoppers stake out hottest toys of 2012

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Classic toys from my childhood have made a come back for 2012, but not without a few advances in technology. After covering Thanksgiving Day shopping, I had a list of information on the hottest toys that shoppers were snatching off … Continue reading →

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Vogue mom’s essay about overweight daughter raises important questions

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

I was overweight as a teen and called “big boned.” I still struggle with comparing myself to others and wondering if I’m good enough the way I look now. I know that this is something so many people struggle with … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Good or bad for kids?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Erin McCracken

I attended an Internet safety seminar last month at the Dillsburg library. There weren’t many people there, but as the speaker brought up, almost all kids these days are tech savvy (often more so than their parents). This weekend, I … Continue reading →

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Do you regret your kids’ names?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

This is an interesting article on HuffPost Parents: It says 8 percent of parents regret the names they chose for their children. The most common reasons? The name was too trendy and is now outmoded, or the name is too … Continue reading →

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