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Area pools ready for plunge; Schifferdecker opening still to be announced

Though this week’s mild temperatures may not signal swim season, most area pools are ready anyway. And, the mercury should rise a little this weekend to help those anxious to dive in. Highs will be in the low 80s today and Sunday. There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms on Monday, but the thermometer should hit 82 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

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Parents' planner (March 14-20)
March 14, 2013
Sarah Coyne: Love should be the only consistency for parents
Later, I kept coming back to the idea that consistency alone wasn't ideal. It's something I'd already been pondering for quite some time.

March 14, 2013 1 Photo
VIDEO: Lego clubs find homes in libraries
Stephen Crane has plenty of Lego bricks, but not as much as the Joplin Public Library. The 9-year-old from Oronogo loves getting the chance to dive into a collection that eclipses his.

March 14, 2013 1 Photo
Parents' planner (March 7-13)
March 7, 2013
Sarah Coyne: Sometimes kids need guidance mediating
Shortly after I'd heard about the problem-solving approach, my girls were once again arguing over a toy. Instead of waiting for the situation to devolve into madness, I stepped in. I brought my notepad and a big handful of faith.

March 7, 2013 1 Photo
Indoor activity: These places have space for when weather isn't great
The weather in Missouri can be anything but accommodating. Warm winter days perfect for hiking can give way to nasty, snowy, cold days that keep everyone inside.

March 7, 2013 1 Photo
Parents' planner (Feb. 28-March 6)
February 28, 2013
Sarah Coyne: Empower children to find own answers
I've often said that if it weren't for all the refereeing required of mothers, my job would be a perfect joy.

February 28, 2013 1 Photo
Building bluebird boxes a beneficial activity for whole family
Want a front-row seat to see the life cycle of birds? Consider installing a bluebird nest box soon to prepare for the coming nesting season.

February 28, 2013 1 Photo
Sarah Coyne: Attentive parenting crucial for kids
My first-grader comes home from school with a hundred things to tell me about her day.

February 21, 2013 1 Photo
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