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Summer Camps in the Bitterroot – Here's a List!

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:02:36 +0000

"I'm bored, mom!"

The dreaded call of the summering child. It can be avoided with a summer camp, and there are a few of them to choose from in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.

For instance, the "Above the Influence Summer Camp," offered by the Western Montana Addiction Services and Tobacco Free Ravalli, will be July 22-24

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Ravalli County Public Health Warns About Salmonella from Chicks

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:41:39 +0000

They're cute and friendly. But they can cause some problems.

The Ravalli County Public Health Department has issued a warning about salmonella on baby chicks.

Officials say that Salmonella often causes diarrhea, fever and adbominal cramps within 3 days of exposure

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10-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction Attempt by Asking Stranger for Code Word

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:04:01 +0000

On Monday in a town outside Toronto, 10-year-old girl foiled an attempted abduction by requesting a code word she had worked out with her parents.

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Should Your Dog Wear a Yellow Ribbon?

Joy Larson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:25 +0000

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

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Protecting Children From The Digital Dark Side [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:35:27 +0000

There are people right now preying on children, using the internet as their tool. Authorities call it.. "The Digital Dark Side".

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Temper Tantrums in Children Could Be a Sign of Serious Problems

Mike Adams — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:22:46 +0000

Witnessing a temper tantrum oozing from the sticky mouth of a spoiled little whipper-snapper is not only a less than desirable experience, but it also carries enough nerve-bending weight to turn us adults into the Jimmy Hoffa of the local cherry red behind union.

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Do Pets Make Kids Smarter?

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:55:29 +0000

If you have or are thinking of having kids, it might be a good idea to also add a pet to the equation. That’s because last month a study found that babies who grow up in households with pets are healthier than their pet-less counterparts. And now a survey of children suggests that having a furry friend is one of the keys to academic success.

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New Survey Reveals Parents Are Not Teaching Kids How to Manage Money — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:21:41 +0000

This might not come as any surprise to a lot of you, but most teenagers do not have any idea what they are doing when it comes to the world of finances.

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You'll Never Guess How Much Energy Toddlers Exert – It'll Exhaust You

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:18:00 +0000

When a toddler takes his or her afternoon nap, the rest is well-deserved. That’s because the daily activities of a 1- to 3-year-old is equivalent to an adult completing a whooping 83 rounds of boxing. Now that’s a workout.

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11-Year-Old Boy Becomes Ordained Minister

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:35:54 +0000

While most young boys are focused on playing video games, Ezekiel Stoddard of Temple Hills, MD, is more concerned with preaching the gospel to his congregation. You see, Stoddard recently became an ordained minister at only 11-years-old.

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Should Young Children Be Allowed on Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Says Yes

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:08:33 +0000

Facebook only allows people 13 and over to sign up for an account — but the social site’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants that to change.

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Why Everyone — Even Children — Needs to Wear Sunglasses

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:42:24 +0000

Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool, they’re also good for your eyes. But a lot of parents don’t seem to know that rule also applies to their kids.

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Why Sixth Grade May Be the Most Important Factor for Your Child Graduating High School

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:48:41 +0000

The latest numbers show about eight percent of American kids drop out of high school before graduating. Want to keep your kids from becoming a statistic? Then pay attention to how they do in the sixth grade.

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