April 28, 2021

her legs extended. The background features a brick building and trees on a sunny day.|A young child wearing a white shirt and plaid shorts stands confidently on top of a jungle gym at a playground

Swingin’ into Summer

Once Upon A Child . . . a real life fairytale. Offering 70% off retail prices and cash on the spot, Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, and baby gear. They say the proof is in the purchase, and we are believers! Check out these budget-friendly summer looks.

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Fostering Family

One phone call can forever alter the lives of hopeful parents-to-be.  Sarah and Dustin Berry had been happily married since 2011, and at first, they were wholeheartedly focused on each other and their careers. As it does, the desire to transition from newlyweds to new parents naturally progressed.  Due to health complications, the couple began

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engrossed in their smartphones. The background features orange bricks with various symbols. They wear casual clothes and appear focused on their devices.|A person sits on a large smartphone

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Not my child. When it comes to most hazards and actions that can imperil a child’s reputation, health, or life, dismissing those possibilities with an automatic “not my child” may be one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make. Det. Tracy Perkins says she can’t make that point loudly or firmly enough. As the

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1-2-3, what do you see?

Are there harmonicas?Yes, there are three.  A kaleidoscope behind timerunning out! One unicorn with magic powers anda fluffy bunny hiding behinda flower.   One dinosauror five? Goodness sakes, are they alive? Two construction, trucks, and do you see the ducks? After three spinningtops, is it timeto stop? New toys provided by The Speckled Frog: PlanToys

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Rainbows after the Storm

Twelve percent of women of reproductive age — 1 in 8 couples — struggle with infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. The emotional, physical, and financial burdens are heavy, almost unbearable at times. But for those struggling with infertility, the light at the end of the tunnel keeps them moving forward, day by day.  The Lowest

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Dr. Mary Katherine Welch

Company/organization: Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. Job description Gynecologist. Professional background I graduated from MU undergrad (1994) and medical school (1998). I did residency in obstetrics and gynecology in Wilmington, North Carolina. My first job was in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where I was in practice for four years. We moved back to Columbia

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holding a green tablet.|Two joyful young boys

Full STEAM Ahead

Like a lot of Columbia residents, Ruby Abdul came to town to attend MU. She also wanted to open a business. So, Ruby did her homework, researching franchise opportunities. The day she discovered Snapology, she stopped looking. Ruby had discovered a great fit for herself and for a town steeped in education. “I want kids

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