Cuban SandwichNow that the kids are back in school you have more time to treat yourself. Trade in your traditional sandwich and treat your taste buds to a homemade Cuban Sandwich. |
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Step 2 Toys RecalledStep 2, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has voluntarily recalled its Sand & Water Transportation Station Toys because the light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach and pose a choking hazard. For information, visit www.step2.com. |
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New Family-Friendly CouponsEnroll in Jack & Jill Preschool and Kindergarten for Fall or Winter Enrichment Session and receive the first week free! |
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PNC Bank’s Mobile Learning Adventure Comes to the North MuseumExperience a fun-filled day of crafts, activities and giveaways as the North Museum kicks off fall and the new school year with PNC Bank's Mobile Learning Adventure on September 18. |
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New Money Saving Coupons!Receive free registration at Fluent Kids! ($35 value) In addition, the first five new students receive a 50% discount. |
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Apple Bread PuddingIt is that time of year when apples are abundant, try Apple Bread Pudding, a sweet dessert that will kick you into gear for the fall. |
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Attention: Families With Special Needs - $500 Grant AvailableThe Fleming Foundation, in memory of Dr. Kenneth D. Fleming of Lancaster, will award three $500 grants to special needs families in need. Grant applications must be completed and returned to Central Penn Parent by 5pm on Friday, September 24, to be considered. Click here for the application. A part of Maximizing Capabilities: A Pediatric Special Needs Conference. |
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2010 Family Favorite Award Winners! |
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Could your Child have a Concussion?Did your little one fall and bump his head? Keep an eye on him. It could be more serious than you thought if a concussion is involved. |
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Ewww....Ringworm. What is it?Just the term ringworm might give you the heebie-jeebies. What is it? It actually has nothing to do with worms at all, if it makes you feel any better. Ringworm is a fungus, and it’s highly contagious. It spreads when there is skin-to-skin contact with an individual or animal carrying it. |
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Curried Chicken and Wild RiceIn September, we asked readers for their favorite family recipes. The winning entry came from Laura Korot of New Cumberland, who sent us her recipe for “Curried Chicken and Wild Rice.” As our winner, Laura wins the OXO Good Grips 12-piece container set. |
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How to put Bedtime Battles to RestIt’s frustrating when bedtime becomes a battle. You want to relax. Your child needs his sleep. Staying up late is a lose-lose situation for you both. Try these strategies, and you just might win the next battle on the horizon: |
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Put Safety First when Social NetworkingIs your teen constantly on Facebook? Twitter? MySpace? Make sure they’re social networking safely by heeding these tips: |
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The BUZZ about Cell Phone SafetyThese days, the quarter in a child’s pocket has been replaced with an actual phone. And this development has both pros and cons, parents say. |
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Do You Know Where Your Children Are?“Do you know where your children are?” my neighbor jokingly asked when he passed his wife and me in the backyard as we discussed the dilemmas of youth squabbles and our fears of future teen challenges we’ve yet to experience with our kids. |
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Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know ProgramByrnes Health Education Center welcomes parents to attend their upcoming Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know Program on September 30, from 6 to 8pm. The presentation will include their famous "mock bedroom of a teenager drug user", present over 70 trendy drug and alcohol indicators and "live" role playing on initiating drug and alcohol discussion. Signs, symptoms and current trends of alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, prescription drugs, cocaine and heroin will be touched on as well. |
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Parents Should Prevent Furniture Tip-OversMore than 16,000 children 5 years old and younger were treated in emergency rooms because of injuries associated with TVs, furniture, and appliance tipovers according to CPSC staff's most recent estimates from 2006. Typically, injuries and deaths occur when children climb onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, chests and appliances. In some cases, televisions placed on top of furniture will tip over and cause a child to suffer traumatic and sometimes fatal injuries. For prevention tips and more, click here. |
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Nanny McPhee Returns with a Big Bang‘Nanny McPhee Returns’ is a great family film. The story, music and characters are all charming. It’s also an old-fashioned fairytale, complete with lots of magic and a happy ending. |
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Save Money While Saving Your Teeth!February is National Children's Dental Health month. But kids aren't the only ones who need to care for their teeth. Adults should brush and floss regularly, too. Make your teeth a priority by receiving your free whitening kit from Hershey Dental Associates, L.L.C. today. |
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Bike & Hike to Benefit COBYSThe 14th annual COBYS Family Services Bike & Hike is slated for Sept. 12 at the Lititz Church of the Brethren. Events begin at 1:30pm. COBYS’ signature event, the Bike & Hike includes a three-mile walk through Lititz, 10- and 25-mile bicycle rides on rural roads around Lititz, and the 60-mile Dutch Country Motorcycle Ride. Participants choose their event and either pay a $25 registration fee or obtain sponsors. For more information, contact Don Fitzkee at 800-452-6517 or don@cobys.org. |
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The Switch Is Forgettable‘The Switch’ is the sort of movie that’s fairly entertaining while you’re watching it, especially if you like any of these actors. Is it family fare? That depends on whether your sons or daughters like these types of romantic comedies, as well as the actors involved. The PG-13 rating is on target (though I think it’s better for kids 14 and older), mainly because of the subject matter. |
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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter FrostingHungry Jack has found a way to help at-home cooks add creativity to meals and save money by using staple ingredients like pancake mix in a new and unique way. Try a Chocolate Banana Cupcake with Peanut Butter Frosting today! |
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Capitol Bookfest Coming to HarrisburgThe Capital BookFest kicks off in Harrisburg at the State Museum of Pennsylvania Sept. 18 from 10am to 6pm offering book talks, discussions, signings, and activities for the entire family. Admission is free. |
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"What If.." Is Worth Your TimeEven if you tend to shy away from Christian movies, "What If..." is uplifting and inspiring, and reminds us that one simple decision can change the course of our whole life. |
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Flipped Is a Must See‘Flipped’ is a truly remarkable and simple film that gets right to the heart of human connections and emotions. It isn’t a typical film about friendship and first love. It’s about two people realizing that first impressions aren’t necessarily the be-all-end-all, that there’s more to someone than dreamy eyes or messy yards. |
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Italian Sausage Soup with TortelliniToday fall has arrived! Add Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini to your recipe box. Warm the family up with a hot cup of soup on a breezy fall day. |
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September Is Baby Safety MonthSeptember is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This September, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the importance of creating a safe sleep environment from naptime to nighttime. Make every night a safe night. |
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Dear Readers: October, 2010Now we can’t live without the Internet and our smartphones  which give us the ability to go online anytime, anyplace. It’s a blessing to have so much information at our fingertips, but it can also be a curse. |
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Dear Teacher: October, 2010What is the appropriate reading level for my bright child? Is my child getting enough sleep? |
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Boost your Health with Natural AntioxidantsAntioxidants boost your body’s immune system by eliminating free radicals. Antioxidants are found in many foods, but here are the top 20 as named by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: |
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What to do about your Child's WartsBig and small. Colored, colorless. Warts come in all sizes and varieties. For children, they most often appear on their hands, feet or face. |
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Take Precautions to Prevent SIDSWhat can you do to help prevent SIDS? The American SIDS Association offers these tips: |
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Teach your Child to Set GoalsThe ability to set, and therefore achieve, goals is something that can set your child up for a lifetime of success. How do you teach something that seems so grand? Break it down. Keep it simple. That’s just the start. |
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Credit Union Pros and ConsFamilies looking for an alternative to the constantly growing mass of mega-banks should consider the relative benefits available to them through credit unions. |
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Kids & BracesWhat to expect when your child needs braces. |
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Family Challenge Part 2This month, I managed to find pedometers for a dollar each in the entry area of my favorite store. The five-dollar investment was a grand step toward getting us to move more and recognizing that it can be fun. |
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Meet Our 2010 Cover Kids Winner: Natalie!After months of searching and a unanimous vote by our judging panel, Central Penn Parent magazine is happy to announce our 2010 Cover Kids Contest Winner: Natalie Raff of Leola. |
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Alpha and Omega: Far From Family Friendly‘Alpha and Omega’ is a good lesson in how NOT to make a family movie. It’s like the filmmakers sat around a table and brainstormed on every inappropriate scene and rude joke they could pack into 88 minutes. The animation isn’t bad, but even if you watched the movie with the sound off, it just wouldn’t be a great family film. |
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Ice-Cream Pumpkin PieCombine ice cream with fall’s signature produce, you’ll get the perfect autumn recipe: Ice-Cream Pumpkin Pie. |
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Susquehanna Service Dogs Seek Puppy RaisersSusquehanna Service Dogs needs Puppy Raisers for Labrador retriever puppies that will grow and be trained to become service or hearing dogs in support of adults and children with disabilities. Those interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity should... |
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Well Read: Top Mystery Novels to Check Out!Finished with the Percy Jackson series? Looking for a little suspense this month? We’re not simply talking stories about ghosts and goblins; we’re talking MYSTERIES. Throw these titles in the pile alongside The 39 Clues. |
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Halloween HijinksWant to guess the latest super-fun activity at my house? It’s called: Give Mommy a stroke. Yeah, my boys think it’s totally hilarious to dress up in their Halloween costumes and hide. |
