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Chris Donnelly: My son is the LeBron James of selective hearing

He’s a best-in-class parental ignorer, and it’s infuriating.


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.


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Put on some shorts and grab a leash! It’ll be a very canine-friendly weekend in Omaha.

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If you’re looking for something do, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a listing of events that we think should be on your radar.

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No snow in the forecast this weekend. Hallelujah!

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We’ve compiled a really big list of family-friendly things to do in Omaha.

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See what’s going on in Omaha. Here’s a big list of family-friendly activities.

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Get the weekend planner out. It’s time to go, go, go!

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If you’re looking for something to do, you’re in luck.

We’ve compiled a listing of events that we think should be on your radar.

So get out and enjoy the day with your family.

Check out the Antique Spectacular this weekend at the Ralston Arena.

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It’s the weekend. Oh, yeah!

Here is a list of weekend happenings you can check out with your family this weekend.

Visit adoptable dogs at Wag N Train Terrier Rescue on Sunday.

Have fun with your kiddos at The Home Depot for their Kids’ Workshop Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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It’s almost Halloween and it’ll sure feel like it this weekend with all the places to trick-or-treat.

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This weekend is filled with lots of activities to keep you warm and active!

Check out some of them below:

Help raise awareness of lung cancer at Saturday’s Free to Breathe 5K Walk/Run.

Participate in Skinny Bones Adventure 5K Mud Run on Saturday to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

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It’s getting colder out, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay bundled up inside.

Here are a few things you can enjoy this weekend that fit perfectly with the cooling weather.

Enjoy peace, love and junk this weekend at Junkstock: The Harvest Edition The outdoor flea market at 315 S. 192nd St. has antiques and artisan-made pieces, live music, food and a kids play area with a bounce house, face-painting and harvest-themed crafts.

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The weekend is finally here.

If you don’t have plans already, take a look at our list of fun things to do with the family.

We’ve compiled a listing of events that we think should be on your radar.

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The American Gerbil Society’s annual Midwest Gerbil Show is today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend?

Well, we’ve got you covered.

Find a few links to the rodeo, community events, parades and more.

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Yeah! The weekend is finally here.

If you’re looking for something to do, you’re in luck.

We’ve compiled a listing of events that we think should be on your radar.

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Apparently, this weekend will be a busy one.

If you’re looking for something to do, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a listing of events we think should be on your radar.

Nebraska City will celebrate all things apple — we’re talking about the fruit, not the computer — during the 44th annual AppleJack Festival this weekend.

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Kids driving you nuts? Here are a few suggestions to get them out of the house for a few hours.

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If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, we’ve got you covered.

Check out a listing of momaha’s top picks from a comic book convention to a doggy and owner swimming play date.

One you might want to consider…

Oak View Mall will host Back to School Kids Fest, a free celebration featuring family-friendly activities, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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If you’re looking for things to do with the kids this weekend, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered.

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Celebrate Benson Days this weekend.

Check out the Village Pointe Farmers Appreciation Day this Saturday.

Listen to music at the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake Towne Center at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Watch “The Muppets” at Sumptur Amphitheater at dusk on Friday.

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If you’re looking for things to do with the kids this weekend, don’t fret.

We’ve got you covered.

This is the final weekend for Seussical the Musical at The Rose Theater.

Bennington Daze is this weekend.

Participate in a Father’s Day “Make-and-Takes” workshop at Mangelsens.

And the Lincoln Children’s Museum will offer free admission to dads on Father’s Day, which is Sunday.

Click on the headline to glance at the entire list of our suggestions.

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Helping kids prepare for bad weather Helping kids prepare for bad weather
It is difficult to watch scenes of destruction from the tornado in Oklahoma.
Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating Jill Koegel: Not on a diet? Then it’s not cheating
"Cheating" is for diets. And I'm not a fan of diets.
To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs To encourage boys’ reading, look to book clubs
Practice makes perfect when it comes to reading.

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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.


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