Usually a dying breed, drive-in movies alive and well in Gibson City
GIBSON CITY -- It was just past 8 p.m. on a pleasant Saturday evening and Keith Wolf of St. Joseph was tossing around a Nerf football with his children, Jacob and Emily. Matt Maughan of Mahomet was nearby getting ready to grill hot dogs and brats for family and friends. | Photo gallery: A night at the drive-in pantagraph.com |
Kids' clothes get a second life in the light
NEW YORK -- Some kids' clothes have a long shelf life. After one child breaks in this year's back-to-school outfits, it's likely that someone else -- a younger sibling, a cousin, a kid whose mom is an avid second-hand shopper -- will wear them again at a later date. pantagraph.com |
Potty break: Training using child's cues catches on for more parents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Luciana Ferrante, 3 months, has been using the toilet since she was 5 days old. Mom Jessica, 26, uses “Elimination Communication” to read her daughter’s signals and catch her waste in a toilet instead of relying on diapers. pantagraph.com |
How to imbibe responsibly when kids are around
If you're planning on having a few cocktails at family gatherings this holiday season, experts say you should keep in mind that children may be watching. pantagraph.com |
Who you callin' old? 60 is the new 40
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- It's just a word, really, but it conjures up all kinds of stereotypes and not-so-pleasant images: "Elderly." pantagraph.com |