Archive for July, 2009
Jul
28
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Lorain County Moms
“Our Children Can Soar” by Michelle Cook, foreword by Marian Wright Edelman
Illustrated by various artists
c.2009, Bloomsbury USA
$16.99 / $21.00 Canada
32 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez
If you could change anything in the world, what would you fix?
Would you change it so your parents are home with you more, or would you take them on a far-away vacation? Maybe you’d make the sky green and the grass red or you’d make a No-Bedtime Before Nine O’Clock rule. Perhaps you’d give everyone jobs and food, or you’d be sure that there was no war, ever again. …
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Jul
28
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Julie Wallace
There are many times when I curse the forwarded e-mail. I get a ton of e-mails at work each day, and I just don’t have time to spend perusing even the silly or thoughtful sent to make someone giggle or think.
That said, I did just that today, and you know what? I’m darn glad I did. …
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Jul
28
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Lorain County Moms
ELYRIA — EMH Regional Healthcare System is joining with the Northeast Ohio Lactation Association in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7. Activities designed to emphasize the importance of mother’s milk as the “Gold Standard” of infant feeding will take place during an event at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Monday, Aug. 3.
“Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready?” is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2009 and will be addressed in the family-oriented event being held at the zoo’s Palava Hut Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EMH Regional Healthcare System is a major sponsor, which is enabling families from Lorain County to attend the event and enjoy the zoo’s exhibits at no cost. A ticket voucher can be obtained by calling the EMH...
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Jul
27
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Lorain County Moms
“Horrid Henry” by Francesca Simon
c.2009, Sourcebooks
$4.99 / $5.99 Canada
112 pages, includes teaser chapter
By Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez
Most of the time, you try to be good. Sometimes, though, it’s just impossible.
Sometimes, a rock just begs to be thrown. There are days when fences are for climbing and paper is meant to be ripped into eensy-weensy shreds. You know you’re going to be in big trouble when you throw the rock, climb the fence or tear the paper, but let’s face it — mischief is just plain downright fun and too irresistible.
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Jul
27
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Rona Proudfoot
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. of Emeryville, Calif., has recalled about 3,700 My Pal Scout electronic plush toy dogs.
My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws, was sold at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites during May and June 2009 for about $20. …
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Jul
27
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Lorain County Moms
ELYRIA — DoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up for the second annual national Do Something 101 school supply drive. Joining them to support the cause is Grammy winning singer-songwriter, Ciara.
As part of Do Something 101 (www.dosomething101.org), teens are encouraged to make a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping them off at their nearest Staples store from July 5 through September 19. In addition, Staples customers can get involved by donating $1 at any Staples store with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local teens in need.
All school supplies and donations will be given locally to the Boys & Girls Club of Lorain County, an educational and nonprofit organization that serves...
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Jul
26
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Lorain County Moms
Matt Fink, The Ohio Optometric Association
Summer for children means countless trips to the local pool, beach or river and playing outside for hours.
Parents and guardians take painstaking measures to minimize the risks their children face including teaching them how to swim, to look both ways before crossing the street and to use bug spray and sunscreen.
Don’t forget the importance of protecting children’s eyes from the sun. After all, how often are sunglasses purchased for children? As it happens, kids are rarely found wearing sunglasses, but they need even more protection from the sun than adults. According to Dr. Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, Associate Dean at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and Medical Director of Realeyes, “children’s...
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Jul
26
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Lorain County Moms
By Alison Johnson, (Newport News, Va.) Daily Press
Summer brings its own brand of fun — but also injuries. Here’s what doctors say families should carry to be prepared:
- Sunscreen. Use brands with an SPF of at least 15 or 30 that block both UVA and UVB rays. Also buy “waterproof” sunscreen, which is different from “water resistant” types.
- Sunburn relief. Aloe vera gel and medicines with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, including Tylenol, Advil or Motrin, can reduce pain.
- Treatment for bug bites … Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone creams, as well as an antihistamine such as Benadryl, help reduce itching and swelling … and stings. Cold...
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Jul
26
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Lorain County Moms
By Tom McMahon, King Features
I have always enjoyed looking at family photographs — mine and others’. When I walk into someone’s home, I am drawn to a table or wall adorned with family portraits and snapshots. My favorites are those collections that clearly have evolved throughout the years, stretching down a long hallway or covering a wall, capturing a segment of a family’s evolution, mismatched frames only an inch or two apart — freeing up space for the next generation. Point to any photo, and the host will come alive with stories.
Family photos are an integral part of our history and memories. They tell a story that binds us together, knowing that each of us — especially our children — belongs to that group on the wall.
If you...
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Jul
25
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Lorain County Moms
Don’t miss your chance to experience Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s 20th anniversary celebration of Boo at the Zoo. Pre-sale tickets to Cleveland’s biggest family-friendly Halloween bash go on sale Aug. 1.
Tickets for this wildly popular event are only $6 during August, $7 in September and $8 in October. You can purchase your Boo at the Zoo tickets by visiting clemetzoo.com or by stopping by the Zoo box office. Kids under 2 are free, and zoo members receive $1 off the ticket price.
This year’s event is October 15-18 and 22-25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Highlights include the Creepy Crawly Critter Live Animal Show, the Not-so-Haunted Greenhouse, the Jack-O-Lantern Express Train Ride, the...
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