For two nights next week, the 2010 Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Rock Around the Stock theme comes to life when Foreigner, Kenny Rogers and The Oak Ridge Boys take the Grandstand for award-winning performances.

The music begins with Foreigner on Thursday, September 9 at 8 pm. Featuring hit songs “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” “Jukebox Hero” and “I Want To Know What Love is”, Foreigner’s thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation of music fans....

Old Town Pocatello First Friday Art Walk September 3, 2010

Wrap up your summer fun at Art Walk this Friday night in Old Town between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.  Participating businesses invite you to share the excitement and creativity of area artists and musicians.   

    •    Mind Your Body Wellness Studio S. Main – Chocolates! Lenna will offer Ukrainian food,...

By Mary MacVean

Los Angeles Times (MCT)

SANTA MARIA,...

By Wendy Donahue

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

There has been a death in the family, and your child was close to the person. How do you know when a child is ready to attend a wake and/or funeral?

Parent advice:

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By Debra-Lynn B. Hook (MCT)

Somewhere along the path to motherhood, maybe while you're pregnant or before you ever even get pregnant to begin with, you tell yourself you're not going to do it.

You're not going to let motherhood become your life.

Motherhood will be part of a complete...

By Julia Edwards

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

Every fall, the hopeful warriors of tryout season stampede gyms and fields across the country. Whether they're upperclassmen hoping to make the leap to varsity or seventh-graders facing the selection process for the first time, each student faces the possibility of rejection.

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By Jeremy Olson

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT)

For years, Kate Jenson's daughter was inseparable from her best friend, whether at home, at the movies or online.

Then, just before sixth grade, the friendship ceased — replaced by a very different kind of contact online....

(Pocatello, ID)    Grace Lutheran School is pleased to announce that Idaho Republican Congressman Mike Simpson will be visiting the school campus this week, Thursday September 2, 2010 to learn more about private education, and one of Idaho’s premier academic schools.

The school will host Congressman Simpson with a school wide assembly in the Grace Lutheran Chapel, at the school’s upper campus at 1350 Baldy Avenue in Pocatello.    The schedule for the Congressman’s visit is as follows:...

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^th annual Idaho State Arm Wrestling Championships will be held on Saturday, September 4^th at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.

            The event – held at 2 pm at the Key Bank Community Free Stage located behind the grandstands – is open to the public to compete. There will be weight divisions for all ages starting with a class of age 6 & under for the kids, as well as divisions for those over age 40. ...

Parents guide to new movie releases

By Roger Moore

The...

Rhythm ‘n’ Sole Dance Studio of Pocatello, Idaho will be holding a Saturday registration for their 2010-2011 dance season on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  They are accepting students from ages 3 through adult. They offer several clogging/power tap and hip hop classes with levels from novice to championship.  Rhythm ‘n’ Sole Dance Studio believes in using modest costumes, age-appropriate music, and choreography. They have low registration fees, low tuition fees, and no yearly contracts. For more information about their upcoming fall classes and registration information visit their website at www.CantStopTheFeet.com or call 237-9283.

7th and 8th grade girl’s volleyball try outs for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will begin on Aug. 30. Please contact your school for details including times.  Also, cross country girls and boys will start Sept. 3.

Wednesday 9/8… $16.0011 & under Child Ticket …… $9.00

an extra $2.50 processing feewill be added to each ticket

Freestyle Motocross (also known as FMX) is a variation on the sport of motocross in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts.

The two main types of freestyle events are:
• Big Air (also known as Best Trick), in which each rider gets three jumps — usually covering more than 60 feet (18 m) — from a dirt-covered...

Living with Children

By John Rosemond

McClatchy Newspapers

Q: I recently read an article that said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more "progressive" attempt to undermine parental authority. I believe children should respect adults no matter what....

By Wendy Donahue

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

How do you get your teenagers to dress respectably?

Parent advice:

My husband's favorite saying was "Did you pay full price...

By Ana Veciana-Suarez

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)

Suzy likes to pirouette from room to room on her tippy toes. Jose spends hours in the yard studying ants and lizards. And little Claire is a neatnik who puts away the groceries in alphabetical order.

Every child is born with a gift,...

By Nara Schoenberg

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

Does your 4-year-old son dress up in his big sister's tiaras and princess costumes?

Does your 3-year-old daughter hate dolls?

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By Katelyn Ferral

McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)

RALEIGH, N.C. — Though spanking children who misbehave has been a source of debate among child development researchers, the traditional corporal method remains popular with parents in North Carolina, according to a recent study from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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This Sunday evening Aug. 22, the entire community is invited to a Free Concert in the Park starting at 7 pm at the Ross Park Band Shelter.    

The Rapid Creek...

Planning a visit to the 2010 Eastern Idaho State Fair can be more affordable, when you plan ahead and take advantage of KiddieLand ride coupons and 30% off gate admission and carnival ride wristbands on select days.

The 2010 Eastern Idaho State Fair returns to Blackfoot on Saturday, September 4, and runs through Saturday, September 11. Gate admission prices are $6 for adults ages 12 & up; $4 for Senior Citizens ages 65+; $2 for students ages 6-11; admission is FREE to children ages 5 and under. A Season Pass, which...

Are your kids driving you crazy this summer? Is school not starting soon enough? Why not sign your children up for some late summer fun that also happens to be educational!

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Dreyer’s, Key Bank, Pocatello Zoological Society, JR Simplot, and Speech Therapy Services are presenting Pocatello Zoo’s 14th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Pocatello Zoo. It is “Huge”!...

By Wendy Donahue

Chicago Tribune (MCT)

You'd like to take two preschoolers to the pool (your child and her friend). What are some ground rules to make sure everyone stays safe?

Parent advice:

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By Jessie Schiewe

Los Angeles Times

(MCT)

Signs of heart disease — generally thought to be a disease of middle age — can be seen even in children, cardiologists now know. But risk factors in children and young adults run the risk of being undetected and untreated, largely because...

By Armin Brott

McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)

Dear Mr. Dad: My wife is breastfeeding but we'd like for me to be able to feed our 2-month-old daughter as well. Can I give her a bottle without interfering with breastfeeding? If so, how is this done?

A: Getting a chance to feed...