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Moving Towards Recovery: Tips for TransitioningExperts say for our own mental health—and particularly for our kids—there are important steps we can take to begin to move forward from this crisis. We recently spoke with Dr. Lisa Marotta, a psychologist in Edmond who specializes in children and families, about how to begin transitioning from crisis mode and get back into our daily routines. |
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Tips to Protect Your Child's Mental Well BeingIn response to the tornado in Moore and Southern Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City County Health Department offers tips for parents with concerns for the mental well-being of the children affected by the recent tornadoes. |
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Soothing Your Child’s Fears After the StormAs Oklahomans, we are grieving about the damage from the May 20th tornado. It is especially hard to cope with the devastation to the two elementary schools and the realization that children died, are missing, or are injured. Here are some suggestions to help your children deal with the acute stress even in the midst of continued bad weather. |
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Ways to Help Families Affected by the May 20th TornadoLooking for a way to help families in need in the aftermath of tornadoes of May 19-20? We will continue to update this list as we hear of more opportunities to help. |
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2013 Father's Day Fun GuideCelebrate all things dad with these fun activities taking place in the OKC metro over Father's Day weekend. |
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2013 Memorial Day Weekend Fun GuideLooking for family fun over the long Memorial Day weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for family-friendly events and activities happening in the OKC metro. |
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2013 Report Card Rewards GuideYour kids have worked hard all year, so reward them for their scholastic success! The following venues are pleased to provide rewards based on your child's report card, so have fun celebrating the end of school! |
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Farmers Markets in the Metro AreaFind a fresh bounty of produce at a Farmers Market near you! Most markets feature locally-grown produce and plants, arts and crafts, organic items, baked goods, meat and more. |
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Great Summer Reads for Little OnesWe’ve heard so much about the summer slide for school-age kids and how we can keep our kids learning, but what about our smaller kids? There are plenty of opportunities to keep your youngest kids learning, too. Here are a few books to try! |
If you're like me you always have a few bananas hanging around that are destined for the trash. Nobody wants that mushy brown banana...unless it's in a muffin. This is the prefect mix of health and sweet.
As the temperatures start climbing, it is time to think about cool fun in the water. White Water Bay opens this weekend, and what better way to spend time with the family while staying cool and having tons of fun!
That was my bank. The 7-11 where I buy gas. The hospital where I take my kids to see their pediatrician. The bank where I cashed a check at just after 2pm. The bowling alley where we held my daughter's birthday party.
I almost didn’t write anything for this week. After Monday, it seemed like there were just no words.