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Community Parent Gathering: Sharing Birth Stories
Join us for our monthly gathering with Athens Birth Circle! This May, we celebrate Birth Story Month, a time to share and honor the incredible journeys of birth. Our meeting… Read More
‘Anti-dopamine parenting’ can curb a kid’s craving for screens or sweets
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Back when my daughter was a toddler, I would make a joke about my phone: “It’s a drug for her,” I’d say to my husband. “You can’t… Read More
The Birth Circle Monthly Meeting: All About Breastfeeding
Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, join O’Bleness’s lactation consultant Penny Williams, RN, BSN, IBCLC to learn more about breastfeeding and get your questions answered! As always,… Read More
Prepared Parents Workshop
Do you want to get ready to be a parent and earn baby stuff at the same time? Meet other parents and hear their stories? The come hang out with… Read More
The Birth Circle Monthly Meeting: Birth, Adoptive, and Postpartum Story Sharing
Bring a photo, card, printed story, or word that represents your birth or adoption to add to our Community of Stories wall. We have basic paper/markers/scissors available as well if… Read More
The Birth Circle Online Monthly Meeting
All About Breastfeeding! Whether this is your first baby or fifth baby, join Julie Gladney of Ebb and Flow Lactation Services and Cassie Meek of Athens La Leche League to… Read More
The Birth Circle Online Monthly Meeting
Once again, no presenter this month because the whole meeting will be focused on sharing our postpartum stories together. Regardless of how long ago your birth was, your story is… Read More
The Birth Circle March Online Monthly Meeting
Growing Together with Your Toddler Join us for an interactive dialogue about positive, proactive parenting with Dr. Sharon Carver, a developmental psychologist who directs the Carnegie Mellon University Children’s School… Read More
Court: Not Paying Child Support Can Block Adoption Protest
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A divided Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a parent loses the ability to protest a child’s adoption by failing to support the child as required… Read More
Foster Care & Adoption Information Meeting
Are you are interested in learning more about parenting opportunities through foster care and adoption? Attend this information meeting at Athens County Children Services and get your questions answered. There… Read More
How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
By: Juli Fraga | NPR
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Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here’s how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
Parents: Here’s How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.
Animated History: The Evolution Of Parenting
By: John Poole | NPR
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A new theory claims that shared child care and food were the original secrets of our species’ success.