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Strong families = successful teens

By Dr. Steve Gavazzi: e-mail | subscribe

Wondering if you what you are doing is "good enough" when it comes to raising your teenager? Dr. Steve Gavazzi is ready to remind you about all of the things you already are doing right, and how to use those strengths to make even better things happen for your family.

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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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Cheap Thrills

By Erin Holl: e-mail | subscribe

Looking for ways to have fun and save money? Check out Cheap Thrills, for things to do around town for $10 or less.

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Cheap Thrills

By Erin Holl: e-mail | subscribe

Looking for ways to have fun and save money? Check out Cheap Thrills, for things to do around town for $10 or less.

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Everyday adventures

By Staci Perkins: e-mail | subscribe

Columbus Parent Magazine editor Staci Perkins talks about life as a single mom with four kids, ages 8 through 16. Continual chaos, growing pains, teenage angst. Seriously, you can't make this stuff up!

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From the newsroom… to the family room

By Tracy Townsend: e-mail | subscribe

WBNS-10TV Anchor Tracy Townsend takes us inside the busy life of a working mom.

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Heavy petting

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, Heavy petting, at Columbus Alive!

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Ignite to write

By Jan Mader: e-mail | subscribe

Jan Mader, who pens Ignite to write. Her mission with the blog is to post writing activities to "ignite" the spark of creativity in kids and adults. In addition to working with teachers and parents, Mader also has writing workshops for aspiring authors.

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NewlyWed

By Alexis Perrone-Dicken: e-mail | subscribe

Waging the war against family, responsibilities, and each other during the first years of marriage.

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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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Regular Joe

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Private Passions

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