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Under the Dome

Busy Mama

Each Sunday, Olympian reporter Lisa Pemberton will write about the everyday challenges and rewards of raising three children.

Post a comment or send her an e-mail at lpemberton@theolympian.com.

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Horoscopes

Horoscopes for Friday, May 25, 2012 05/25

LIVING COLUMNS

Busy Mama

For all the many, many, things you do: Thanks, Mom 05/12

Get Fit

Quest for safer trampoline leads Tacoma man to Aussie company 05/22

Marianne Binetti On Gardening

Answers for your springtime problems 05/22

Health Matters

The ABCs of whooping cough 05/20

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Dusti Demarest
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ddemarest@theolympian.com

Start now to make school transition easier

posted 11:45 PM 08/20

With coupons, store rewards vouchers and supply lists in hand, the kids and I recently set out on an afternoon of back-to-school shopping.

Get in plenty of fun before school starts again next month

posted 01:49 AM 08/07

The first day of school is only about a month away for most South Sound schools.

A busy mama still needs her own mama

posted 07:53 AM 05/01

My cell phone buzzed in the middle of the night.

It's a short distance from upbeat to beaten down

posted 08:45 AM 04/03

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about "that mom."

Find adventures nearby during kids' spring break

posted 07:43 AM 03/20

Spring break is just around the corner for South Sound schools. And even if your family isn't heading to a tropical destination, that doesn't mean your week can't be filled with adventure.

Tied to her apron strings? Not exactly

posted 07:23 AM 03/06

You know how some kids carry around a special blanket or a stuffed toy to give them a feeling of extra security?

6-week parenting class targets overindulgence

posted 08:44 AM 02/20

The Child Care Action Council is offering a six-week parenting class based on the book "How Much Is Enough: Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likable, Responsible and Respectful Children" by Jean Illsley Clarke.

Weather no excuse to be inactive

posted 08:18 AM 02/06

OK, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil forecast on Wednesday, spring is still six weeks away. And with that wacky wintery weather system known as La Niña, who knows how long it will be until our backyards no longer resemble peat bogs.