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Trish Miller concerts across Wake County

Years ago, Trish Miller started writing songs for her own kids, to help them learn skills like hand washing and bedtime. She was invited to perform at libraries and other places.

Updated: Sep. 5, 2008 6:56 AM | Full story

Police searched Cooper's computer

Police investigating Nancy Cooper's disappearance and death found her husband's words and actions so suspicious they asked to search his computers. Search warrants in the case finally were released Tuesday.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 8:19 AM | Full story

As mayor, Palin brought culture wars to town

Nominee's first run for office changed the face of politics in Wasilla, Alaska.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 2:23 AM | Full story

Pregnant at 17 is a problem

Sheehan:When news about Alaska Gov. and Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin's pregnant teenage daughter hit the airwaves, Sen. Barack Obama wisely stayed on the high road, urging the press to back off.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 7:53 AM | Full story

Wake schools approve 4 percent salary increase for superintendent

Wake County Superintendent Del Burns will receive $312,790 to run the state's largest school system.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 2:22 AM | Full story

A mother waits, prays for justice

After nearly two years, Linda Fisher still prays daily that the person responsible for the death of her daughter, Michelle Young, will be brought to justice.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 5:14 AM | Full story

Fast break breakfast

Food & Nutrition:A nutritious morning meal doesn't have to be time consuming or complicated.

Updated: Sep. 3, 2008 5:50 AM | Full story

Happy in an empty nest

Families & Relationships:As they send the kids off to college, jobs or significant others, more and more parents report that being without their offspring is a positive experience, one that is sometimes a long time in coming.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 5:56 AM | Full story

Dad is a guy's guy, so the girls go fishing

Our Lives:My daddy is the consummate guy's guy, a good old boy. He's always driven a pickup and owned his own businesses, and he spends just about every spare moment on his boats and loves his NASCAR at man-volume.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 1:38 AM | Full story

Parents enter parties faux pas first

Amy Herring has had enough of parents neglecting to R.S.V.P. for birthday parties for her three kids. It has happened so often that she now writes "call for directions" on invitations, so parents have to call if they want their children to attend.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 1:38 AM | Full story

How to stop tantrums for good

Parenting:Q: My 4-year-old daughter still has very bad tantrums. When she throws a tantrum when we are on an outing, I immediately take her home.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 5:58 AM | Full story

Speed dates for mom and dad

Mom2Mom:Triangle Mom2Mom offers blogs and other articles of interest to mothers and would-be mothers. Here, Gigi Harrell writes about parents keeping date nights.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 5:58 AM | Full story

Froggie survives surgery; kid is thrilled

Froggie, the pebble-eating albino African clawed frog, is home after recovering from innovative stomach surgery that allowed Dr. James Askew to remove three offending large glass beads -- one clear, one turquoise, one blue.

Updated: Sep. 2, 2008 5:59 AM | Full story

Warriors' children

They tell of the loneliness when their parents are serving.

Updated: Aug. 31, 2008 4:40 AM | Full story

Foster-care grad finds independence a struggle

For $7.50 a hour, Kristen McClarin peddles chicken sandwiches and nuggets to customers she recognizes by the sauces they like best.

Updated: Aug. 31, 2008 4:40 AM | Full story

Classical music for the family

Family Outing:Places to go and things to do with the kids.

Updated: Aug. 29, 2008 1:47 AM | Full story

Getting fitter at day care

Health & Fitness:Centers join an effort to help children get more exercise and eat healthful food.

Updated: Aug. 29, 2008 10:34 AM | Full story

Coupon shopper feeds family for less

Food & Nutrition:The key to any coupon clipper's success is meal planning. These aren't people who stop at the grocery store on the way home and then decide what's for dinner.

Updated: Aug. 27, 2008 5:10 AM | Full story

Keep info simple

Parenting:A timely conversation recently started on my Web site when the mother of two young children asked how to best tell them that their daddy is soon to be deployed.

Updated: Aug. 26, 2008 6:50 AM | Full story

Priceless history lessons

During my final week of summer vacation, I took our daughters for their sports physicals, finished a decorating project with my mother and added New Mexico and Arizona to Drew's state quarter collection.

Updated: Aug. 26, 2008 6:47 AM | Full story
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