Quincy Area Family Magazine

Children Are Sexual Beings Too! (Part I)

As a parent of three grown children (2 daughters and 1 son), if I had read the title above when my children were infants and toddlers, I would have questioned the veracity of the title…

Chiropractic Care for Families

A Holistic Approach to Wellness Imagine being a first-time parent. Maybe you know this feeling already! You’ve spent 9 months carrying this baby in your womb (or supporting your partner during pregnancy). Delivery was a…

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Girl Scouts is the largest organization in the world dedicated to girl leadership development, with 3.2 million active members and more than 59 million alumnae. Since 1912, women have explored new fields of knowledge, learned…

Tips to Help Your Kids Cope with Rejection and Disappointment

One thing every parent knows for sure is that watching your child experience pain—whether physical or emotional—is one of the hardest things to handle. As your child enters adolescence, let me tell you firsthand, it…

Kindergarten Readiness Starts Way Before Pre-K

Kindergarten is an exciting time, yet it can be met with mixed emotions for both the caregiver and the child. For us parents, it is a bittersweet moment. We are in shock at how big…

Adventure, Service & Skills for Life

Mississippi Valley Council Scouts Lead the Way Formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, Scouting America officially rebranded in 2025 to better reflect its inclusive mission and evolving programs. With a long history dating…

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