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Birds and bees
Tina Torres of Columbia had her first baby when she was 17. Now the mother of three teenage girls, she said she feels it’s important to be open and honest with them about sex.
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Boo!
Halloween macabre highlights smart and scary new books for preschool to teen readers
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Happy Halloween!
A fun craft to make for Halloween with your children is spooky spiders to dangle here and there around your house or on yourself. They’re easy, fun and cute.
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20 Questions with... Piper Crockett
Piper Crockett, 31, is and account manager who originally is from Anderson. She actually enjoys cooking, cleaning and working in the yard in her spare time, as well as shopping. She lives in Charleston with her husband, David, and son, Colton, 1.
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Finding balance
Extracurricular activities can be good for your kids, but take your family’s needs and commitments into consideration first
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Monster bash
Suzi Raiford loves an excuse to dress in costume and jump into the Halloween spirit. The West Ashley mom gets a kick out of trick-or-treating and tries to make it fun.
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A super snack
Carving that pumpkin? Hold onto the seeds for a tasty, nutritious snack
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness
At age 37, Diane Ivankovic found a lump in her breast. Now she’s on a mission to encourage younger women to perform breast self-exam.
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Going green
Help your family reduce waste to save more than money in the long run
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Childhood friends
Recently, while going through some things from my childhood, I came across a small, pink photo keychain from a theme park.
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Volunteer Opportunities
AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS are available at Johns Island Presbyterian Church. Volunteers and gently used instruments are needed. For details, contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@jipc.org or 559-9380.
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Oh, Baby!
THE LA LECHE LEAGUE meets for breast-feeding information and support at 10:15 a.m. the first Friday of each month at the Mount Pleasant Library; at 10:15 a.m. the second Friday of each month (toddler meeting for babies 6 months old and older) at Seacoast Church; at 10:15 a.m. the third Friday of each month at John Wesley United Methodist Church; at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Summerville Church of Christ; at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Holy Cross Episcopal...
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Parents and Family
ADOPTION
ADOPTION SUPPORT, for women who wish to adopt and those who have, is at the Center for Women. The cost for the six-week course is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 763-7333 or visit www.c4women.org.
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Just For Kids
BUILD IT!
REGISTER EARLY FOR KIDS’ WORKSHOPS at all locations of The Home Depot. Workshops and materials are designed for ages 5 – 12. Workshops are scheduled between 9 a.m. – noon the first Saturday of the month. Classes are free, but spaces are limited. Each participant receives a free apron and take-home project. Contact individual stores for details.
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Day-By-Day Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 1
THE MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL, a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts is in Charleston. The event includes visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, children’s activities and more. Many events are free. Tickets to remaining events are $5 – $35 each. Visit www.mojafestival.com.
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Daily Adventures
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Volunteer Opportunities
AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS are available at Johns Island Presbyterian Church. Volunteers and gently used instruments are needed. For details, contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@jipc.org or 559-9380.
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Oh, Baby!
THE LA LECHE LEAGUE meets for breast-feeding information and support at 10:15 a.m. the first Friday of each month at the Mount Pleasant Library; at 10:15 a.m. the second Friday of each month (toddler meeting for babies 6 months old and older) at Seacoast...
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Parents and Family
ADOPTION
ADOPTION SUPPORT, for women who wish to adopt and those who have, is at the Center for Women. The cost for the six-week course is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call 763-7333 or visit www.c4women.org.
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Just For Kids
BUILD IT!
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Day-By-Day Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 1
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GrowTogether |
Going green
Help your family reduce waste to save more than money in the long run
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HomeFront |
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MovieScoop |
Boo!
Halloween macabre highlights smart and scary new books for preschool to teen readers
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EatRight |
A super snack
Carving that pumpkin? Hold onto the seeds for a tasty, nutritious snack
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Book Nook |
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