Packing hot lunches
Break out of the school lunch doldrums with a thermos. It’s an ideal way to get out of the sandwich rut and increase the economy and nutritional value of packed lunches. And don’t let your kids have all the fun – make yourself a nice lunch, too. Packing your thermos Preheat the thermos with boiling…
Books about gardening fun
When I was growing up, both sets of my grandparents were gardeners. I enjoyed listening to my grandfathers compare their respective gardens during the summer and especially enjoyed grabbing a fresh tomato or two off the vine and eating it on the walk back to my granddaddy’s house. Both grandfathers really seemed to cherish their…
Out of the shadows
“I’m proud of the work that midwives and midwifery advocates have done over the decades,” said Hannah Landis, certified professional midwife (CPM) and vice president of the Illinois Council of Certified Professional Midwives. “I’m proud we finally got something negotiated,” said Landis of the law signed in December by Gov. JB Pritzker that allows the…
Family event calendar
“Art for the Ages” Tue.-Sat., 12-4pm through March 2022. An exhibit of work by District 186 students including drawings, paintings in tempera, oil and watercolor and three-dimensional figures. Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 217-391-6323. Blind Date with a Book Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm through February. For adults, young adults and preteens. Stop…
When our children are transgender
Coming out to a parent can be a challenge at any age, but with increasing social freedom, more parents are trusted with their children’s view of their true selves. Alice, a Springfield-area mom, was one of these parents. She asked to be identified by a pseudonym to protect her child’s privacy. “I don’t feel like…
Boys on the run
Three Springfield-area schools will be the launch sites for a new fitness and running program designed for third, fourth and fifth grade boys. Springfield YMCA STRIDE (which stands for Success + Teamwork + Respect + Inspiration + Determination = Excellence in Character) will launch in Feitshans Elementary School, Blessed Sacrament School and Farmingdale Elementary School…
