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My sister, the soon-to-be college graduate

Smart editor April Trotter says her little sister has been ready for a job in teaching her entire life.

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Rhoad to the Altar: Being far
from family gets lonely sometimes

While wedding planning can be fun, it makes Abby Rhoad wish her friends and family were closer to share in the experience.

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Getting used to a different kind of busy

Kara Eberle says her mornings are like some sort of obstacle course.

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Manners matter — even during the thrill of the (egg) hunt

This year, whether you are hosting or attending an egg hunt, follow these simple tips to help your child learn the importance of being considerate to others and sharing.

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A mother of two offers parenting advice for newbies

Columnist Laura Burkey says parenting advice closely resembles marital advice.

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Learning isn’t just for your kids

Being a homeschooling parent doesn’t just mean facilitating your kids’ learning. Especially for unschoolers, the advice often says to look at your own life. What are YOU learning? Are you interested – and interesting? Joan Concilio Otto talks about being a love-to-learn role model.

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Baby makes three: My best friend is going to be a mom

In the past, Smart editor April Trotter says she has been lazy when friends took the plunge into parenthood.

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Send us your summer camp info and search for a camp

Submit information to — or search our — reader-submitted summer camp database.

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Don’t get too friendly with your kids on Facebook

We asked Shane Jones of WebPageFX the do’s and don’ts of Facebook parenting.

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Books, wolves and chocolate: Some of our recent regional homeschooling fun

Homeschooling mom Joan Concilio Otto shares her daughter’s Buck-A-Book Week fundraising success and some ideas for local trips, including the Wolf Sanctuary of PA and Wilbur Chocolate Co. in Lititz.

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