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PODCASTING: High-tech redneck Later this summer, when it's time for fresh purple hull peas in Arkansas, Justin Moore just may be the man to call if you need a bushel or two. The revelation ⁠... by Jerry McLeod - June 2, 2020

Opinion: Parenting: Kids usually outgrow odd behaviors sans therapy I have come up with a new psychological diagnosis, one that I won't, however, be submitting for approval to the powers that be: simply, odd. My "odd" is to be d... by John Rosemond - June 2, 2020

Moms create virus book to comfort, inform and inspire children After covid-19 shuttered schools around the world, three mothers — two in Little Rock and one in Europe — found themselves in need of a book. by Celia Storey - June 1, 2020

ASK THE VET: Cats’ compulsive disorder is treatable Can cats have obsessive-compulsive disorders? by LEE PICKETT, DVM, Creators - June 1, 2020

READ TO ME: ‘The Stray’ is a keeper TITLE: The Stray by Celia Storey - June 1, 2020

Second Star Trek date went quite well for couple Lara Schock and Jon Keck saw a Star Trek movie on their first date. Their second first date, also to see a Star Trek movie, led them to explore new frontiers. by Kimberly Dishongh - May 31, 2020

Tip o' the cap With seniors -- high school and college -- missing out on graduation ceremonies, proms, parties and all the other activities that celebrate their milestone, we ... May 31, 2020

Study: Many couples still happy together after isolation While the stay-at-home orders may be testing people's patience with their significant others, most romantic relationships are surviving and thriving in close qu... by Erin McCarthy The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) - May 31, 2020

Grow your own salt Humans have been harvesting salt since prehistoric times. In this kitchen-science experiment from ATK Kids, chunky flakes of salt appear as a shallow "salty sea... by Celia Storey - May 30, 2020

Parenting: Behavior modification was never really proved Psychologist B.F. Skinner, the formulator of behavior modification theory, was attempting to prove that the same principles that govern the behavior of amoeba, ... by John Rosemond - May 26, 2020

Little Rock Bingo combines mirth and promotion The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau has ideas for staying busy at home and a few time-passing activities suitable for children. These resources are u... by Celia Storey - May 25, 2020

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! Eggcorns almost get it right An eggcorn sounds like some confection you'd eat on either Easter or Halloween. It's not. by BERNADETTE KINLAW, Special to the Democrat-Gazette - May 25, 2020

Tenting in the old backyard Our kids are going to have the weirdest memories of this time, and, ideally, some of them will be beautiful. Or at least comedic. This is where backyard camping... by Catherine Newman, The New York Times - May 25, 2020

ASK THE VET: Distract and redirect a dog that marks furniture Q: I recently adopted a dog, Chester, who will be neutered when the pandemic subsides enough to allow the shelter's veterinary staff to resume sterilizing pets.... by LEE PICKETT, DVM Creators - May 25, 2020

READ TO ME: Reassurance for kids who live in storm country "What do you do when the clouds roll in, when the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?" by Celia Storey - May 25, 2020