Columbus Parent Magazine

Middle-age meets motherhood

By Kristen Maetzold: e-mail | subscribe

Does this mix bring new meaning to mid-life crisis, or do these baby steps lead to the Fountain of Youth? Freelance writer Kristen Maetzold shares unexpected life moments from being a surprise first-time mom in her mid-40s Something friends promise will keep her young. Yeah, right.

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Animal House

By Marguerite Marsh: e-mail | subscribe

Marguerite Marsh is a freelance writer in Columbus. She writes about health topics, families, shopping, entertainment and pets. Click here to read her pet blog.

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TheBAG Lady

By Laurie Dixon: e-mail | subscribe

Which local store carries the best produce at the cheapest price? How can you save money when eating out? The Bag Lady knows all the best meal deals and steals to keep extra change in your pocket, right here in Central Ohio.

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The E-Team

The Dispatch education team weighs in on issues from pre-school to college and beyond.

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Medicine + Health

Dispatch medical and health care reporters Misti Crane and Suzanne Hoholik provide the latest information about health care policy, breakthroughs and pocketbook issues.

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Wallet Watch

Reporters Tracy Turner and Steve Wartenberg offer tips to help you spend more wisely and become a savvy consumer.

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Regular Joe

Dispatch columnist Joe Blundo writes about Columbusness -- the peculiarities that make central Ohio such an interesting place to live.

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In the Kitchen

Find out what's cooking with Dispatch Food Editor Robin Davis.

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Private Passions

Holly Zachariah, Lisa Reuter and Charlie Boss bring you romance novel reviews, news and author interviews.

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