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Tween-book author visits

Fundamentals in Delaware to host Van Vleet and Lloyd

Get a photo with the Easter Bunny

Tuttle Mall hosting the Bunny until April 19

Spring planting with a twist

Create moss sculptures at deMonye's Greenhouse

Springtime Gluten-Free Treats

As the co-owner of Bake Me Happy, a gluten-free bakery, Wendy Miller Pugh knows that a growing number of families are choosing not to eat gluten.

Powell

Visitors to downtown Powell can't miss the city's rich history.

Beads aren't just for jewelry anymore! Pull together some wooden beads from old jewelry or pick up a new set at any craft supplier for this simple project. With basic supplies, you can create a menagerie of buddies!

The Parent Pulse

Studio Movie Grill, Million Actions for Planet Earth and more.

An exercise program for kids with special needs

From the bars to the balance beam to the tumbling mats, each circuit in Kidnetic Energy's gymnastics class challenges students to test their skills and strength.

An innovative program helps the families of autism connect

As a toddler, Kara Chesarek's son would scoot away from her when she tried to engage him. Rather than try to converse with her, he would repeat the words "blue car."

Of Lice and Little Men

This winter didn't break me when my car's temperature gauge read minus 10. It didn't break me during the three consecutive snow days the first week of February.

The Power of Identification

It's a new season but based on some recent events, a very old and frightening problem is on my mind: child abductions. It's a nightmare scenario that can happen at any time of the year but as we celebrate spring and the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, I really wanted to share with you some great information I discovered and recently reported on 10TV News, in a special "Family Safety" series.

Arts and entertainment for kids

The Beat's (a.k.a Jim Fischer) pick for April.

Buckeye Bounce Club

As a longtime gymnast and cheerleader, Trisha Rich Yocum knows how enjoyable keeping fit can be.

Adventures with Aunt Jill

YouTube Roulette.

Product Pix

Kid-proof garden gloves, fair trade birdhouse and more this month.

What's the Buzz?

Parenting is packed with buzzwords that come and go. Let's decipher some of them and figure out if they've got value for you!

Books For Kids

Our literary picks for April.

Getting Started

I need your input. In every issue we publish, we make sure we address concerns that affect families whose children have developmental and/or medical disabilities.

Kid Pic of the Month

Leia Intres, 2 years old.

Around Town

Where the happening kids just happened to be.

Teaching Children to Value Diversity

Young children are naturally curious about differences.

Kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Q: My son's 9-year-old friend was recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and I'm having a hard time explaining it to my son. What can I tell him to help him understand his friend's behavior?