May 19, 2013

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Girl Scouts Helping to Break the Mold

Women's rights and role in society has gone through dramatic changes over the last 100 years, Now a days their really is no mold for women. Morgan Robinson from The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond stops by today to talk about some of the things they are doing to promote further growth in women's development.

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MOV Red Cross: We Can Keep The Blood Supply Stable

During national disasters we always pull together to give a helping hand. This can put a strain on our resources however, on things such as blood. Sharon Kesselring stops by today to talk a bit about the Red Cross.

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Never Judge a Book by Its Movie

There are a lot of great movies based off books that kids love. But how do we get kids interested in reading the books as well?

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Many people were confused or even scared when President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. There is a lot to learn and Lisa Diehi of West Virginians for Affordable Health Care stops by to discuss some of the details.

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Preventing Children From Making The Wrong Decisions

We’ve all heard stories about the kid who made some really bad decisions. Maybe you have not heard that there is an organization in our area called The Right Path for Washington County that understands the predictors and can help families prevent children from making these bad decisions.

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MOV Red Cross: Power Outage Supplies

There is always a risk of some sort of natural disaster or just bad weather causing you and your family to loose power. So what should we keep in our homes in preparation for these moments?

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Typical Cranky Teen? Or Depressed Teen?

Sometimes it is difficult telling the difference between a typical moody teenager, and a legitimately depressed teenager that could use some help. Therapist Derek Snyder of Westbrook Health Services stops by today to discuss some ways to tell the difference and what you can do to help.

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Helping Girls With Self Confidence

Research shows that 80% of girls know what it takes to be a leader, but do not have the confidence to be one. What is happening to cause this and how can we help?

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Dealing with Major Changes in the Life of a Child with Autism

There are a lot of things parents, friends, and family can do to help a child with autism, but large chances in their lives can really cause a lot of stress for them. Cindy Dollman LeGrand from Circle of Friends stops by to share some tips on how to deal with these bigger changes.

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Meals On Wheels For Elderly Parents

As our parents get older, they sometimes pay less and less attention to meals and getting the nutrition they need, which can have an even more adverse effect on their health.

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Making History Fun for Kids

While you may view history as interesting stories about our past, getting kids interested in history can be very difficult. Jeff Spear from the Campus Martius in Marietta stops by to talk about what they do to help make history more interesting for children.

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More Options Than Just Public School

School for our kids is a given, but what isn't a given is what school they go to. Pastor Ryan Brooks of North Parkersburg Baptist Church stops by today to talk about some of the other options available to you than just public school.

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Finding Unique Gifts For Loved Ones

Finding the right gift can be difficult, especially if you are trying to find something unique. Jessie Siefert of The Parkersburg Art Center stops by today to discuss how you can purchase local art at their Zocolo Gift Shoppe.

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Helping Kids Become Responsible

Sometimes we feel like we have to make all decisions for our children and when things don't go right, we feel responsible. Well there comes a time in every child's life when the parents have to begin letting go and letting their children learn to make decisions on their own. Marcella Swaney of Marietta City Schools stops by today to discuss some ways to begin this process.

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Making Healthier Choices For House Hold Cleaners

We all use the heavy duty house hold cleaners, especially during the Holiday seasons to prepare for visiting friends and family, but are we always making the healthiest decisions? Amanda Hearn of The Eco-Friendly Family stops by today to share some information on making healthier choices.

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Quick Eye Exams Keep You On Schedule

We all know getting your eyes checked is important, but sometimes, especially for busy moms, its easy to bump down on the prioritizes list because you think it will take too much time.

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Preserving Your Children's Art Work

Little kids love drawing and moms love their children's art work. Unfortunately there just isn't enough space on the refrigerator and after a while their master pieces end up stored in boxes hidden away in the basement or attic or garage. Jessie Siefert of The Parkersburg Art Center stops by today to share some tips on ways to preserve their art work in a way that still lets you continue to enjoy it.

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Relaxing in a Safe Social Environment with Your Kids

One of the great things about living in the valley is you get to have a strong sense of community. Some of of the most enjoyable activities available here are family events. Pastor Ryan Brooks of the North Parkersburg Baptist Church stops by today talk about the benefits of church life.

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Having Your Child Tested for Autism Early

Within the first few years of life, children may already begin to exhibit characteristics of autism. Cindy Dollman LeGrand from Circle of Friends stops by to explain why it is important to have your child examined for some of these characteristics.

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Where Expecting & New Mothers and Talk

People are usually very interested at first and have a questions for new moms, but that quickly goes away. Some new mothers want to continue talking about their birth process. Parinatel Educator, Danielle Bergum, stops by today to talk about a program in the Mid-Ohio Valley called "Birth Socials" where current or expecting mothers can get together to talk.

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Finding Time to Shop For Yourself

Like most parents, I'm sure you are very busy. Sometimes it is easy to neglect yourself for the sake of your children and finding time for things like shopping for fashionable eye glasses might seem like more of a hassle than it's worth. But today Dr. Joe Weaver of Vienna Eye Clinic stops by to talk about their new website that helps you check out the latest styles online at anytime.

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Moms Club Bringing Busy Moms Together

A lot of moms would love to join a book club or exercise group, but don't because they can't find a sitter for their children. Kelli Walsh from the Moms Club stops by today to talk about a way they have worked around this.

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Getting Help to Help Our Children

We all want to make the best decisions for our children and guide them in the right direction. But with such a wide world, it is sometimes hard to tell where to even start.

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