Category Archives: Kids

Punishing kids in the modern age

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dan Rorabaugh

For whatever reason, I am fascinated by 21st century parenting stories. I am not a parent, and I don’t plan on being one anytime soon, but I can always get sucked in by interesting examples (both good and bad) of … Continue reading →

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How do we use Facebook?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Caryn Rupert

A website that has been a constant source of amusement and horror for me for the past couple months is stfuparentsblog.com. It’s a blog that details how parents overshare on Facebook and other sites about their children. The blogger, under … Continue reading →

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Responsibility starts with a library card

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jess Krout

Apparently, you can be 13 years old and get a library card (without a parent’s signature). Surprised? I am. Because in 2012, it’s a struggle to convince other public and private institutions you can be responsible before 30. Getting a … Continue reading →

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The bygone era of birthday cards

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I stopped by Weis yesterday morning in between the gym and work to pick up a birthday card for my dad. He turns 56 on Friday (sorry to out you, Dad), but I won’t make it home for the celebration. … Continue reading →

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Pregnant yet? How about now? Or now?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Emily Opilo

It’s time for me to make babies. I know this not because I’ve found my soul mate, gotten married and settled into a financially stable career. I know this because my insurance company tells me so. Last week, I received … Continue reading →

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Eggs whites taste like headaches

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

When I was little my Mom could, only occasionally, get me to eat eggs. She would usually scramble them, sans cheese, on toast. They were bland and I commonly left the table with a headache. When she would hard boil … Continue reading →

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Parting with childhood one toy collection at a time

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jess Krout

The end of “Toy Story 3″ brings tears to my eyes. We’re the generation that grew up with “Toy Story.” I was 9 years old when the first movie was released, still playing with a few toys. At 13 years … Continue reading →

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A guy’s perspective: We nest sometimes, too

Posted on October 21, 2011 by April Trotter

A guest post by Elijah Armold, sports copy editor: Looking through some humorous e-cards the other day, I came across one that hit a little too close to home. It read: I know I am getting old when my friends … Continue reading →

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‘Boomerang’ kids saving money, but at what cost?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by April Trotter

I’m sure if I ever lost my job, my parents would gladly let me move back home. Though that would involve returning to the Scranton area and sleeping on a twin bed in a room that has been converted mainly … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Twenty & Change

Posted on September 6, 2011 by April Trotter

Last year I had what my circle of friends refers to as a “Quarter-Life Crisis.” I realized I didn’t have the career, baby, husband or house with a white picket fence that I imagined for myself before blowing out those … Continue reading →

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