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Father’s Day Tribute
I usually write a tribute for women for Mother’s Day but this year I want to celebrate the Father’s on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, 2009. I have been recently moved by a close friend of mine who...
View ArticleGuest Post: First day back-to-school thoughts
This is a guest post from former Parents Panel member Cher Joseph: Our kids are off to school now and the summer break has come to an end. Fall is near and the temperature is dropping day by day with a...
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Guest post: Trick or Treat Night
A guest post from Cher Joseph, former member of the Times Union’s Parents Panel: As a mother of two children age 17 and 10 both of them have different ideas on how they want to participate during the...
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Guest Post: Who are the “Good Fathers”?
Cher Joseph is a former member of the Times Union’s Parents Panel. I am only referencing what I have witnessed as a mother to the most wonderful father that I know. Jean, my husband says that he does...
View ArticleGuest post: Volunteer, make your mark!
My 18-year-old son, Christopher, tells everyone that one of the most amazing experiences of his life was the day he was sworn in as a volunteer fire fighter for the McKownville Fire Department in...
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Welcome, Tena, to our world
C'mon, who looks this good after giving birth? Coming Thursday: Brand-newish mom Tena Tyler, with a new Thursday feature, Naptime Confidential. She brings a parenting perspective we no longer have on...
View ArticleNaptime Confidential: We don’t need no stinkin’ schedules
Last week I returned to work. Below are some highlights. Because this is a new feature, please let me know whether you want more, or less, each week. Please also share your thoughts and suggestions on...
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FMS MASK “Annie Jr.”
Most of us are familiar with the musical “Annie.” Well “Annie Jr.” was performed this year at Farnsworth Middle School on March 4-6th. The Musical featured kids in FMS MASK. This is my daughter’s first...
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“Class of 2015″
Congradulations Christopher on your acceptance to The College of St. Rose. Mom and Dad are so very proud of you. May you continue on your path to success.
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Guest post: The fleeting princess years
Shannon Fromma, from the Saratoga Seen blog, brings us a review of the “Beauty and the Beast” at Proctors from the perspective of a mother whose daughter — for now, at least — loves princesses. Read...
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City in China plans to fine unmarried mothers
In a newly announced family planning rule enacted in Wuhan city, China, mothers who have given birth out of wedlock will now be fined. This plan aims to keep the city’s birth rates low, but has...
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