Columbus Parent Feed

Tips for bloggers about FTC guidelines

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:01:24 GMT

The ins and outs of product reviews.

Practical tips for teen sexting

Sharon Miller Cindrich — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:06:46 GMT

Vanessa Hudgens, the star of High School Musical, was revealed in the buff when photos from her computer were posted online. Suggestive images of Miley Cyrus hacked from her cell phone were posted online.

Taming the texting teen

Sharon Miller Cindrich — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:18:38 GMT

Q: My daughter sent more than 400 text messages last month! I was furious, but she told me that her friends send a lot more. How can that be?

Your kid wants a cell phone? OMG!

Elizabeth Seufer — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:18:38 GMT

Tracy Matheny's 10-year-old daughter sends a lot of text messages. "When the phone rings, she's surprised," Matheny said. "All she does is text."

National Kosher cook off contest

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:57:50 GMT

Grand Prize winner receives $25,000 prize package.

How to dine out and not blow your diet

Elizabeth Seufer — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:47:19 GMT

You might have every intention of following through with your New Year's resolution to eat healthier, but then comes the tricky part: dining out and enjoying yourself.

Get back to work!

Truda Shinker — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:47:18 GMT

Mama. Mommy. Mom. Ask any mother and she'll tell you that those are the most important - and hard-earned - titles she'll ever have.

Beyond the leg lamp: A trip to the 'Christmas Story' house

Magdalene Pesch — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:15:31 GMT

A Christmas Story. That iconic holiday movie people either love or hate.

Holiday horrors: Kids at grown-up parties sure to spoil holiday cheer

Melissa Kossler Dutton — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:15:27 GMT

Here's a holiday surprise that no one wants - an uninvited child at an adult party.

Why is this Disney star on our cover with local kids with diabetes?

Staci Perkins — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:30:05 GMT

Mitchel Musso is an icon in the tween and teen world. He sings, he acts and, oh yeah, his character Oliver on the popular series Hannah Montana was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Dining by Design returns to Columbus

Mauguerite Marsh — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:55:37 GMT

What is 11' X 11', contains unlimited creativity and helps raise funds for local AIDS patients and their families? The answer is the dining installations devised by local artists that create the ultimate design and dining experience right here in Columbus - DIFFA's Dining by Design event.

Prepare for the scare: HalloWeekends at Cedar Point

By Rosanna Scott — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:55:53 GMT

Come prepared for a little extra thrill at Cedar Point this fall. Beginning September 18 through November 1, Cedar Point will once again celebrate HalloWeekends.

Celebrate Grandparents Day with this cool activity

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:17:22 GMT

The founder of Grandparents Day hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.

Fun food for football

Laurie Dixon — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:26:00 GMT

What would football games be without food? Definitely not as enjoyable! Try these tasty, crowd-pleasing appetizers created by Laurie Dixon, TheBAG Lady.

Word on the 'Streit

Lee Cochran — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:25:59 GMT

Chase Herbstreit paid no attention to the strangers in his house as he made his way across the kitchen floor on a summer morning, struggling to hold a baseball and two gloves while greeting his father. The 2-year-old signaled his arrival with a smile. "Not now, Chase. Here in a little bit, okay?"

Family-friendly fall television? Get real!

Kristen Maetzold — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:34:54 GMT

The most captivating summer entertainment is often enjoyed from a patio chair. For three precious months, television takes a backseat to watching the world go by from your back patio or front porch. Enjoy this brief reprieve from Dancing Bachelors who Survive to become Idols.

Fall for these fashions: Top trends for autumn

Wardrobe Therapy — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:15:16 GMT

When the fall 2009 market was showing, our economy wasn't in the best of shape. Buyers for boutiques, as well designers (for both children and adults) weren't as creative as they usually are. Everyone was a bit more reserved.

Local radio personality dedicates life to keeping kids on track

Terreece M. Clarke — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:15:16 GMT

Terrence "City" Sigers half-heartedly admitted he works too hard. As the 7 p.m. to midnight disc jockey for top Columbus radio station Power 107.5, he has enough on his to-do list.

Make your block party a huge success

By Sherri M. Gordon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:33:56 GMT

Grab the lawn chairs and block off the streets, it's time for a block party! It doesn't matter whether you live in a single family home, an apartment or a condominium - block parties are an inexpensive way to bring any neighborhood together.

When your child says 'I'm bored'

by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:37:29 GMT

4 great tips for parents when you hear those dreaded words.

Online auditions to be held for PBS show Raggs

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:23:04 GMT

Popular PBS show Raggs will be holding online auditions from June 1-30.

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:53:03 GMT

10 girls' night out ideas

Melissa Kossler Dutton — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:41:44 GMT

Fostering spirituality in kids

Jan Mader — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:09:03 GMT

Poet George Bernard Shaw said, "The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there."

What to do when your kids swear

Pattie Stechschulte — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:03:14 GMT

Children find many different ways to get a parent's attention. What if one of those ways happens in the form of a curse word?

Daughter's artwork inspires tattoo

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:24:09 GMT

A piece of art created by an 8-year-old inspires Dad's tattoo and a display in a local art studio.

Common Sense Media Awards honor the best and worst of kids' media in 2008

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:13:51 GMT

Annual awards give thumbs up to Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and thumbs down to YouTube girl fights and inappropriate NFL ads

Transitioning your child from the world of Guitar Hero to play guitar in the real world

Jodi Burack — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:02:39 GMT

With the explosive growth and popularity of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, parents and players are concerned that the time spent mastering the games can be put to better use, like learning a real instrument.

Rock of ages

Craig Marks — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:04:01 GMT

It all started one Sunday. As I was cleaning up from dinner, I heard my 6-year-old son yelling in excitement as he tore off toward me in the kitchen. "Daddy, there's a Rock Band game coming out! It's from a new group called AC/DC. It sounds awesome!"

Entertainment, Theater, Arts & Events

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:47:42 GMT

All hands on tech

Staci Perkins — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:58:16 GMT

For those of you who actually made it to the end credits of the movie Napoleon Dynamite, you may remember Skip singing the annoyingly catchy tune, I Love Technology. Surely, our kids agree with that sentiment.

What's your favorite thing to do in the fall?

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:26:31 GMT

The staff shares their favorite things to do in the fall.

Fall entertainment and events

Compiled by Staci Perkins — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:29:15 GMT

September brings many family friendly events to Columbus.

New for fall

Compiled by Staci Perkins — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:28:15 GMT

Newest and neatest things for fall.

Parents rejoice: Kids like their geezer rock

By Kristy Eckert and Nick Chordas — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:48:38 GMT

When his three sons recently started singing classic rock around the house or in the car, Dave Shirey was taken aback. "How do you know that song?" the 47-year-old Powell father would ask.

Entertainment for Hire

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:09:51 GMT

Family media

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:33:45 GMT