When Columbus Parent asked Lisa Radwanski to help us decide if making chocolate-covered strawberries was a kid-friendly project, the Grove City mother happily agreed. Radwanski and her daughters enjoy cooking and often give homemade gifts to friends and family.
In light of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., parents might be wishing for increased police patrols, armed guards and bullet-proof glass at their children's schools.
After a disappointing book fair at the Columbus City school where she taught reading, Sally Oddi told some of her colleagues, "We could do better than that."
I enjoy the ritual of Valentine's Day gifts. They're not the deluge that comes with the December holidays, so they can feel more thoughtful and personal.