Pre-schoolers
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Got summer plans? Omaha Public Library wants you to “Dream Big” during the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). SRP kicks off this year during the first weekend in June when each of Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations will host a... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Summer is quickly approaching, and as the weather turns warmer, everyone will want to be in or near the water. Between having fun and soaking up the sun, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For children... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
There is no doubt that children are wonderful. Besides having the most beautiful, innocent, and open-minded outlooks on life, they often teach us lessons and encourage us to be better people.
Every issue, Family Spectrum features a nominated child... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.
While this nursery rhyme has been around for centuries, no one recognized until recently how many children are injured in... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) February 2012
Although we’ve just greeted the New Year, it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school. At least, it is if you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5. Many preschools are starting their enrollment process for the coming... Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
“My 4-year-old son is really smart, but he can’t write his name yet.” “Why does my daughter need a developmental screening? There’s nothing wrong with her.” “He’s just a baby, so why should I have him... Read More
Parent News (SC) Jan 2012
If you’re an adult with a chronic illness such as asthma, epilepsy or heart disease, and you have a young child in the home, your life could rest in their small hands. No matter how healthy you may be, a minor disaster could still be... Read More
Written By Jeanette White When a young boy heard his mother had breast cancer, he thought she’d be in a coma. Another child blamed Martians for his mom’s breast cancer. Even when the disease is caught early, kids often feel certain their ...Written By Jeanette White
When a young boy heard his mother had breast cancer, he thought she’d be in a coma. Another child blamed Martians for his mom’s breast cancer. Even when the disease is caught early, kids often feel certain their... Read More
Rochester Women Magazine (MN) 2008
When IQs and vegetables collide, one mom’s dreams are dashed By Marlene Petersen It began with a news story and ended with a plate of peas. “Next,” said the TV anchor, “a two-year old genius becomes the youngest person e ...When IQs and vegetables collide, one mom’s dreams are dashed
By Marlene Petersen
It began with a news story and ended with a plate of peas. “Next,” said the TV anchor, “a two-year old genius becomes the youngest person... Read More
Rochester Women Magazine (MN) 2007
A mother’s work is never done and may often go unnoticed. Kids have a way of humbling us when asked, “What does your mommy do at work?” But we must remember that our roles are immeasurably important, whether we work within or outs ...A mother’s work is never done and may often go unnoticed. Kids have a way of humbling us when asked,
“What does your mommy do at work?”
But we must remember that our roles are immeasurably important, whether we work within or... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples with ...Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
WomenInc (MN)
Every school day, the young students of Montessori Children’s House in Albert Lea, Minnesota, eagerly arrive in anticipation of the many fun activities that await them and the new things they will soon discover. The staff at the children&rsquo ...Every school day, the young students of Montessori Children’s House in Albert Lea, Minnesota, eagerly arrive in anticipation of the many fun activities that await them and the new things they will soon discover. The staff at the children... Read More
Rochester Women Magazine (MN) 2008
Building on Tradition, Now and into the FutureBy Susan FrankenThere is a special place where preschool children are gently guided to learn through play, be individuals, and develop to their full potential. With 78 years of caring for our community& ...Building on Tradition, Now and into the Future
By Susan Franken
There is a special place where preschool children are gently guided to learn through play, be individuals, and develop to their full potential. With 78 years of caring for our... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Summer is quickly approaching, and as the weather turns warmer, everyone will want to be in or near the water. Between having fun and soaking up the sun, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For children betwee ...Summer is quickly approaching, and as the weather turns warmer, everyone will want to be in or near the water. Between having fun and soaking up the sun, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For children... Read More
My story of BenBy Enid Gjelten WeichselbaumWhile shopping with my son, a clerk asked Ben, “Are you out shopping with your grandma?” Nearly four years ago, when I was 50, I gave birth to Benjamin. At nearly every outing, I am asked if Ben ...My story of Ben
By Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum
While shopping with my son, a clerk asked Ben, “Are you out shopping with your grandma?” Nearly four years ago, when I was 50, I gave birth to Benjamin. At nearly every outing, I am asked if... Read More
WomenInc (MN)
Every school day, the young students of Montessori Children’s House in Albert Lea, Minnesota, eagerly arrive in anticipation of the many fun activities that await them and the new things they will soon discover. The staff at the children... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.
While this nursery rhyme has been around for centuries, no one recognized until recently how many children are injured in... Read More
Written By Jeanette White
When a young boy heard his mother had breast cancer, he thought she’d be in a coma. Another child blamed Martians for his mom’s breast cancer. Even when the disease is caught early, kids often feel certain their... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Got summer plans? Omaha Public Library wants you to “Dream Big” during the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). SRP kicks off this year during the first weekend in June when each of Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations will host a... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Summer is quickly approaching, and as the weather turns warmer, everyone will want to be in or near the water. Between having fun and soaking up the sun, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For children... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
There is no doubt that children are wonderful. Besides having the most beautiful, innocent, and open-minded outlooks on life, they often teach us lessons and encourage us to be better people.
Every issue, Family Spectrum features a nominated child... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) February 2012
Although we’ve just greeted the New Year, it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school. At least, it is if you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5. Many preschools are starting their enrollment process for the coming... Read More