Dog makes loving companion for senior
Typically, we hear all about a boy and his dog: Timmy and Lassie; Charlie Brown and Snoopy; Nixon and Checkers. pantagraph.com |
For families with transracial adoptions, embracing differences is key
Brad and Angelina, meet the Remillards and the Searses. They don't have your millions, or your chateau in France, but their families represent a delicious palette, just like yours. They're among the parents who are mixing "born-to" children with transracial adoption, changing the face of the American family. pantagraph.com |
Ecology Action Center calendar winners
BLOOMINGTON -- The Ecology Action Center has will distribute it's 2009 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle calendar at it's annual America Recycles Day celebration, Nov. 15 at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. pantagraph.com |
Parenting replay: Older generation takes on greater role with kids
CHICAGO -- The joy of grandparenting comes at a price for Dave and Nora Dacus, like many others who step up when a child’s parents can’t or won’t. From changing diapers to footing the tuition bills for Catholic school, the Dacuses have been on duty for 6-year-old Ethan virtually his entire life. 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 |