Morning GlorySometimes it’s nice to just go to a movie to be entertained and not get all bummed out about the people on the screen. That’s what’s great about a movie like ‘Morning Glory.’ It’s fluffy, not intense. |
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Coupons from CPP's AdvertisersSave 15% off your total purchase of dance wear at AKA Dance with coupon. |
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Lowe's Recalls Roman Shades and Roll-Up BlindsLowe's has added its name to those stores recalling nearly 6 million Roman shades and 5 million Roll-Up blinds -- all styles -- to offer repairs due to strangulation hazards the products pose to children. For additional information, contact Lowe's at 800-445-6937 anytime or visit online at www.lowes.com. |
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Circo Camping Combo Pack RecalledThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of the Circo Children's Space Camp Combo Pack because the floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard. The product was sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide in September and October, 2010. For more information on the recall, click here. |
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Save Money on Monkey Joe's AdmissionHelp Central PA Food Bank and save money at the same time! $2 off admission to Monkey Joe's when a non-perishable food item is donated. |
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Prevent Holiday Overload. De-stress Now.The holidays are known to be one of the most stressful times of the year. Try these tips to find some relief so you can relax and enjoy the festivities with your family. Here are 7 suggestions from ModernMom.com. |
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Burlesque: Better as a Broadway MusicalBurlesque would work better as a Broadway musical, only with writers who can produce better dialogue. This soapy drama is high on music and low on plot, but includes a few scenes that are worth the price of admission. |
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Camp Green Zone Receives Grant to Help Children With Asthma!The York Hospital Auxiliary recently awarded Camp Green Zone a $4,000 grant. Camp Green Zone, in operation since 1998, is a week-long camp for children with asthma. During the camp, 35 children, ages 6Â12, learn how to prevent and control their asthma in a relaxed setting. The camp includes lots of fun activities, along with daily classroom instruction. The grant money will be used toward operational costs at the camp. |
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Holiday Parenting TipsHolidays filled with traditions can be some of the most memorable moments that families have to cherish during a lifetime. Holidays can also be a time of anxiety, especially if a family member has an intellectual or neurological disability coupled with challenging behaviors. But, with some special planning and preparation, these bustling days of activity can go more smoothly and give everyone a chance to join in the festivities. |
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader‘Dawn Treader’ is a worthy installment of the ‘Narnia’ franchise and an entertaining family movie that actually sticks to a PG rating rather than treading perilously close to a PG-13. It’s available in both 2D and 3D. Not the best movie of the year, but still engaging with great special effects. |
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What’s in a name?The names are different, but the origin is the same. Lots of moms and dads are finding inspiration for their child’s name from Hollywood. And what was big in 2010? You guessed it: Twilight. Hence, Jacob and Isabella hold the top spots for boys and girls, respectively. What else was big? Here are the Top 10 up-and-coming names for girls and boys according to www.parentdish.com: |
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Sausage, Apple and Cranberry StuffingThis holiday season make Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing. The aroma of this fantastic traditional dish will leave everyone craving for more! |
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Tron: LegacyFor a movie that’s been hyped up one side of Comic-Con and down the other, ‘Tron: Legacy’ isn’t the giant blockbuster I hoped it would be. But that’s not to say you shouldn’t see it, because the visuals really are pretty cool. Plus, it’s a fairly straightforward PG rating, which means it’s ok for kids 10 and older. |
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Lemony Garlic Shrimp CocktailLemony Garlic Shrimp Cocktail will help you ring in the New Year with great taste! They can be served cold or hot, whichever your party guests choose! |
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Putting an End to Thumb-SuckingBy the time your daughter reaches her fourth birthday, she should no longer be sucking her thumb. Beyond age 4, thumb-sucking can cause tooth and jawline problems, like overbites, and even speech issues. |
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Easy Taco SoupIt taco time! In soup form! |
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Making Sense of Online PrivacyShould you give a child a cookie? That’s the question privacy experts have been asking ever since an expose in the Wall Street Journal revealed that many popular websites for children surreptitiously download dozens of cookies and other programs that track what kids are doing online. |
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Diaper Rash Be Gone!Run out of Balmex and your little one’s battling a nasty bout of diaper rash? Here are some home remedies from Discovery Health to try. |
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Stop the Chronic InterrupterFor parents, being interrupted by children while speaking to friends, neighbors or coworkers can be frustrating. Sometimes, it can even feel disrespectful. |
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Making Meaningful Resolutions for the Whole FamilyStatistics show about 45 percent of American adults make resolutions as the calendar year changes. But only about 46 percent of them are keeping those resolutions six months later. |
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Walking (and Playing!) in a Winter WonderlandVisit three marvelous places that you can enjoy only during the chilliest time of the year  otherwise known as now. So pack your cocoa-filled Thermoses, grab your wooly mittens and head out into the frosty air to make some memories. |
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2010 Digital Editions of Central Penn ParentWelcome to our digital archive! Below you'll find every issue of Central Penn Parent from 2010. Flip through the pages, read the articles, find the info you're looking for! |
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Mom Makeover Winner Revealed!We surprised our first-ever Mom Makeover winner, Bethany Hovan, a math teacher at Conestoga Valley High School and mother of two yesterday. Check out video from WGAL News 8 and FOX 43 news on our Facebook page. Just search Central Penn Parent Magazine, like us, and see how it all played out. |
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Peppermint PuffsDec. 4th marks National Cookie Day. Get a jump start by baking light crunchy Peppermint Puffs to bring in the holiday! |
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Cabinet Locks RecalledThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a voluntary recall of The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks as the installed latches can break and children could gain access to the contents of a cabinet, posing safety risks. For complete recall details, click here. |
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Tangled: Empowers Girls Young and Old‘Tangled’ is a movie that has everything  fun characters, great voices, gripping action, lovely songs, and a heartfelt message about following your dreams and becoming the person you were always meant to be. It’s not often to see a kids’ movie and want to immediately see it again, but that’s the case with Walt Disney Pictures’ ‘Tangled.’ |
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Chicken Enchilada CasseroleMake a one-dish wonder! Save time and make everyone happy with Chicken Enchilada Casserole! |
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Basic Math with M&MsThis fun sorting activity will help your child develop basic math concepts. Have your child sort M&Ms by color, making groups or rows of each. Have your child count the number in each group or row and decide which has the most and which has the least. |
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Brown Sugar SmokiesBrown Sugar Smokies are the no-brainer appetizer to make for a holiday party. Salty, sweet and savory, everyone’s taste buds will enjoy! |
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First Student Provides Important School Bus Winter Safety InformationFrigid winds, snow and ice trigger important winter weather safety reminders to motorists, students and parents. First Student, Inc., North America’s largest provider of school bus transportation, urges motorists who share the road with school buses to use extra precaution and allow plenty of room to stop when approaching or following a school bus as they make frequent stops loading and unloading students. Laws in all states require motorists to stop when the school bus stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing. |
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Key nutrient in maternal diet promises ‘dramatic’ improvements for people with Down syndromeA nutrient found in egg yolks, liver and cauliflower taken by mothers during pregnancy and nursing may offer lifelong “dramatic” health benefits to people with Down syndrome. A new study done at Cornell University and published in the peer-reviewed journal "Behavioral Neuroscience" found that more choline during pregnancy and nursing could provide lasting cognitive and emotional benefits to people with Down syndrome. The work indicated greater maternal levels of the essential nutrient also could protect against neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. |
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Drop-Side Cribs OutlawedThe government is no longer allowing drop-side cribs to be manufactured after 30 infant deaths during a 10-year time span. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has voted unanimously to ban the manufacture, sale and re-sale of the cribs. |
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Spend & Save!Free jumbo ornament all month long at Color Me Mine if you paint a single item $15 or more! |
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Where Does the Pickle DropSure, they drop the ball on New Year’s Eve in New York City’s Times Square, but did you know that in Dillsburg they pull down a pickle? Check out some of the other items local communities lower as they ring in the New Year. |
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Tater-Tot CasseroleIf your kids love tater tots, this is the meal for them! Not only is it a great way to get them to eat their meat, but it's so simple to make! |
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Feed the PigPaying our bills is making my family a priority today. But “paying myself first” is investing in our future. Of course, we all want to invest in our family’s future. But by the end of the month if I’ve met all our bills and stocked the pantry, often all I have left to invest is just enough for a drive-thru Starbucks splurge on my way home from story time. |
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Know your Legal and Insurance Needs Before Baby's ArrivalBefore her baby's birth, her parents should address several legal and insurance matters. While the months prior to a birth can be stressful — goodness knows there’s plenty to think about already! — the amount of time available to address these topics will be greatly reduced once baby arrives. |
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Helping the WorrierAll children worry. That worry can be positive if it’s a catalyst for motivation or good judgment. On the other hand, it can be negative if it spirals out of control, creating stress. |
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Tips for Test-Taking SuccessFrom SATs to pop quizzes, your teen is sure to experience obstacles on the path to achieving good test grades. Here are some tips to put him on the fast track to success when the big tests come along. |
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An Incredible Woman Get an Incredible New LookAfter 14 co-workers from Conestoga Valley High School in Lancaster each wrote in telling us about Bethany Hovan, 36, a math teacher and mother of Audrey, 7, and Nathaniel, 4, and her fight against colon cancer, the identity of our first-ever Mom Makeover prize winner became obvious. |
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plain jane: Dating AgainAfter 10 years of marriage it seems I have to start dating again. All the magazines at the grocery check-out say so. Completely irritated, I broke the news to my husband, Michael. I mean, if I have to start dating, so does he. Fair is fair. |
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Newborn Has Flu Protection from Mom’s ShotWhen expectant mothers get a flu vaccination, they may help safeguard their babies against flu for the first few months of life. A study published in the "Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine" found that when women were vaccinated in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, their babies were significantly less likely to get the flu. The researchers found that babies' blood showed evidence of antibodies to the flu. |
