Family Pages

By Hannah Oleynik

Running in the backyard, on the sports field or in a gym are some of the best times of childhood. Play is good for the mind and body; it is possible to have too much of a good thing, though.

Whether you are a veteran thrift shopper or someone who has never given it a go, shopping at thrift shops (or secondhand stores, consignment shops, vintage stores —-whatever you prefer to call them) can be an affordable and fun alternative to the mall.

The Centre Daily Times needs your help writing a Halloween story. We’ve started it, and we’re asking our readers, those ages 12 and younger, to help us out with a big finish.

Packing a lunch can help children get the nutrients they need to stay energized and ready to learn. Using leftovers from dinner or other items commonly found in the refrigerator is an economical way to keep packed lunches from becoming repetitive or burdensome to prepare.

The era of child cellphones is gone. A 3-year old can understand how to use an iPhone better than some adults and, because of that, cellphone makers quickly learned that no kid wants a Fisher-Price-looking plastic phone.

Q: What are some practical tips for getting my 5-year-old into a good routine for the first few weeks of kindergarten?

DALLAS — Kids come home from school ready to snack.

Create a festive look with these three holiday decorations from FamilyFun magazine.

Last summer, moviegoers joined a 78-year-old grouch and a cheerful 8-year-old stowaway on a high-flying adventure in Disney/Pixar’s “Up.” Now, audiences can relive the journey with the release of the animated tale on DVD.

Sitting in front of a class of intent second graders at Arrowhead Elementary School in Collegeville, Pa., Grace and Hale Soloff had an important lesson to teach.