BLOGS

Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating

“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.


Danielle Herzog: Kansas City Triathlon: Race day jitters and uncertainty

My husband and brother-in-law trained the past 14 weeks for it.


Tracie McPherson: The greedy American way: Buy, buy, buy

Maybe the cure is to ask yourself: “Do you need it or want it?” Who am I kidding, that didn’t work for me.


Jessica Brashear: 5 things I never thought I’d do

Now with kids, I’m breaking every single promise to myself.


Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests

Researchers who’ve studied how to get boys to read say parents and teachers need to follow their interests.


Katie Ryan-Anderson: Hug your children and appreciate life

Here you go, Internet, one of my unfine moments. Use it to not error as I did.


Entertainment

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It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.

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Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

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OmaBra provides a service that fills women with relief and helps them like what they see when they look in the mirror.

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A cookout isn’t complete without a juicy, delicious hamburger.

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Let World-Herald film critic Bob Fischbach catch you up to speed with a new flick in the theater.

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The National Institutes of Health says it has the answer.

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Karla Jansen, who on a summer day in 1998 became the mother of Nebraska’s first quintuplets, gives us an update on the kids.

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Research is raising new concern about the value of bed rest in preventing premature birth.

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music

Research suggests that music may help those born way too soon adapt to life outside the womb.

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The base of the bridge on the Omaha riverfront will be the location for a new free weekly concert series.

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Do you have moves like Mick Jagger? If so, you’ll want to check out this contest.

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Black humor turns out to be …. funny. Very funny.

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She had a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer.

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Two Omaha-area districts are leading Nebraska in preparing students for college.

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American Idol

“American Idol” hasn’t yet decided on a 12th winner, but the show is already beginning the search for the 13th.

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Being a caregiver is not easy job, but a new class is designed to help reduce some of the stress.

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Nothing quite says “mom” like a photo of her precious baby — in fact, we have 94 photos of darling little ones to share with you.

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May 10 live chatcollage

Replay momaha’s 2 p.m. Friday live chat.

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plant sale

The sale to benefit the dog rescue group will offer hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs.

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Try fashioning watermelon into a mermaid tail or a breakfast push pop.

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MUST
READS

To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.
Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests Julie Anderson: Allow your child to follow his reading interests
Researchers who've studied how to get boys to read say parents and teachers need to follow their interests.
Katie Ryan-Anderson: Hug your children and appreciate life Katie Ryan-Anderson: Hug your children and appreciate life
Here you go, Internet, one of my unfine moments. Use it to not error as I did.

Calendar
& Events

MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, May 31
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
Encourage your little one to wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.


EVERY THURSDAY
Momaha on the radio
7:30 a.m.
Bloggers Melissa Cruickshank and Heidi Woodard on the Pat and J.T. Show on Q98.5 FM. Call 402-962-9898 to join the conversation.


EVERY FRIDAY
Momaha live chat
2 p.m.
Visit with momaha editor Josie Loza and other moms. At the end of the chat, drawings are held for free prizes.


CONTESTS


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