Sports - Sept. 1, 2006
Coaches, parents can rob youth sports of fun
While watching the Little League World Series unfold last weekend, OMC columnist Dave Begel admired the athleticism, was revolted by the conduct of parents and offers a cautionary tale about perspective.
Tags: begel, column, little league, parents

Kids & Family - Feb. 21, 2005
Motherfest: Miffed by shopping carts
Local parents of multiple children lament the single-seat shopping cart situation. Shopping cart designers must be under the assumption that no one has more than one small child. Why is this?
Tags: Motherfest, kids, parents

Kids & Family - Dec. 16, 2004
Mia Putia delivers natural baby goods and more
Have you heard that cloth diapers and co-sleeping aren't just for hippy parents anymore? Mia Putia, 833 E. Center St., helps modern mums and pops find some of the natural products they need for their children -- and themselves.
Tags: Mia Putia, Center Street, parents, Motherfest

Kids & Family - Jan. 14, 2004
Couple plans play dates for parents
Young parents know what that's like. Dinner in a nice restaurant can be an awkward display if junior fusses. That's why Beth Ridley and her husband are launching Parents Play Date for moms, dads and tots.
Tags: playdate, kids, parents

Kids & Family - July 24, 2003
Play groups provide fun for kids, sanity for parents
Being a parent is great, but on days you need to interact with adults other than The Wiggles or Mr. Potato Head, attending a Milwaukee play group is the answer.
Tags: parents, kids, babies