Youth sports: Guidance for families
by Melodie Davis Dave King, director of athletics at Eastern Mennonite University, has become very…
Chores: A recipe for cooperation
by HEATHER LEE LEAP My kids used to complain—loudly—if I asked them to help out…
Shelley Pierce Newman
by LAUREE S. PURCELL At the age of 27, Shelley Pierce Newman has lived in…
Embracing your stepmom role: Ten tips to help
by GAYLA GRACE I’ll never forget the day my stepson shot back at me, “You’re not…
25th Anniversary Contest
Photo Contest for Readers Celebrating 25 years publishing Valley Living! Theme: “Favorite Family Vacation Photo…
A Mother’s Day story about two sons
by ROY A. BORGES Mother’s Day was only a few days away, but Michael neither…
What houseplants do for you
by RUTH O’NEIL Did you and your kids spend any time being sick this winter?…
Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Salad: ¼ cup sugar 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1 bunch romaine lettuce,…
Look both ways before crossing toes
by GENIE DICKERSON I walked alongside the road slowly, silently marveling at nature’s family of…
The blank check
by GENO LAWRENZI JR. When I lived in Springfield, Mo., I had a neighbor who…