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If you find your community is lacking a resource, don’t complain; do something about it! This is what two moms in Stillwater did when they got their community involved in creating a fun, educational and interactive children’s museum. Karen Mitchell |
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Having an open, honest discussion with a spouse or future partner about money certainly is not the most romantic topic; however, it may be the key to maintaining a healthy relationship for years to come. Sue Lynn Sasser |
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In October, our readers submitted photos of their kids sharing the love of sports and we are pleased to share these great photos with you. |
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MetroFamily sat down with local professional photographer Randy Taylor of Taylor Made Photography to find out how parents can make the most of family snapshots, how to get the best smile from kids and what you need to be doing to preserve your family’s history. Brooke Barnett |
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds you that getting a flu vaccination now might keep your holidays from being miserable and more importantly, will help keep your loved ones safe from the flu as well.
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The Northwest Chamber Community Scholarship Application is now available for high school seniors attending school in the Northwest Metro trade area, including Putnam City, Bethany and Deer Creek School Districts |
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The National Center for Victims of Crime estimates one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. In light of the situation at Pennsylvania State University, Parents Assistance Center wants to educate people on what to look for and how to protect our children Parents Assistance Center |
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Fun facts about Thanksgiving from the US Census Bureau News Census Bureau News |
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With colder weather approaching, it is time to think about fire safety in relation to heating our homes. Here are some helpful hints and tips for staying safe. INTEGTIS Health |
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Our October Question of the Month asked our readers to share what they do on days when their “To Do” lists are empty. Our readers weigh in on what they like to do with their family in their spare time. |
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Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2012 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class, scheduled for June 10-15, 2012. The program is designed to be educational and inspiring, and to instill a sense of hope, pride and responsibility for Oklahoma’s future in young leaders. |
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Science Museum Oklahoma partners with Governor Mary Fallin’s second annual “Feeding Oklahoma” Nov. 7th-13th. |
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Each year in Oklahoma, about 70 persons die in house fires. For those house fires where smoke alarm status was known, more than three-quarters of deaths occurred in homes without a working smoke alarm. Yet, working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a house fire by half. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
