Family

Opinion: Parenting: Era of tough love produced lots of good people I recently received a paean to my generation — the so-called "boomers" — that has been circulating on the internet for some time now. It recalls and celebrates ... by John Rosemond - August 4, 2020

Drawing on experience: Little Rock artists create company whose comic books are sold at Walmart Welcome to the Allegiance Arts Universe. by Sean Clancy - August 3, 2020

ASK THE VET: Indoor cats need rabies vaccination My veterinarian insists my indoor cat needs a rabies vaccination. Why is this necessary, if she's a committed homebody? by Lee Pickett - August 3, 2020

Some colleges penalize current students who skip a year As colleges figure out how to structure classes this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all. The idea of taking a year off might sound ent... by CECILIA CLARK, NerdWallet (via AP) - August 3, 2020

READ TO ME: Grumpy bear doesn’t enjoy rain — or sun "Soaked!" is a charming character study that presents a chance to get kids talking about the power of attitude and why it makes sense to pay attention to their ... by Celia Storey - August 3, 2020

MASTER CLASS: How to avoid delayed onset muscle soreness Delayed onset muscle soreness is one of the unfortunate side effects of strength training that often derails exercise programs before they really begin. However... by Matt Parrott - August 3, 2020

She looked past truck to hitch her wagon to him Judy White didn't exactly fall for Joe Rennicke hook, line and sinker. Rather, he took the bait and chased her all around her hometown just to get a date. by KIMBERLY DISHONGH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE - August 2, 2020

Rescued dog now officially police officer PHILADELPHIA -- Halo wasn't the kind of rescued dog everybody wanted, or that anybody wanted, for nearly a year. by STEPHANIE FARR THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (TNS) - August 2, 2020

Turning your relationship milestones into art As the coronavirus pandemic upended wedding plans and industry jobs, many couples rescheduled their engagement photoshoots in order to adhere to social distanci... by HILARY SHEINBAUM THE NEW YORK TIMES - August 2, 2020

1 million steps later, man sets world record for climbing stairs DETROIT -- A Belleville, Mich., man completed his sixth world record alongside the doctors who cared for his wife before she died of thyroid cancer. by CHANEL STITT DETROIT FREE PRESS (TNS) - August 2, 2020

WEDDINGS: Laura Elizabeth Wortman, Nathan Lee Smith Laura Elizabeth Wortman and Nathan Lee Smith exchanged marriage vows at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Legacy Acres in Conway. Officiating was Matthew Plunkett... by Cary Jenkins - August 2, 2020

ROSEMOND: Parents face same problems all over the world One of my books, "Making the 'Terrible' Twos Terrific!", has recently become a best-seller in China, of all places. Seriously! What sorts of problems are Chines... by Tribune News Service - July 28, 2020

How pediatricians are talking to their kids about covid-19 How will children make sense of the times we are living through? How can parents help them form — and understand — the narrative, even when they themselves feel... by Perri Klass, MD, The New York Times - July 27, 2020

VIDEO: Cats eat grass because they like it; but some grass harms cats Our indoor cat Milo often accompanies us while we relax on the porch on cool evenings. Sometimes, he goes into the yard and eats grass. Why do cats eat grass? ... by Lee Pickett, VMD - July 27, 2020

READ TO ME: Entomologists rallied to defend The Bug Girl from the anti-bug bullies in first grade This is a true story about a little girl whose passion for insects made her famous — for being a little girl with a passion for insects, who was bullied. by Celia Storey - July 27, 2020