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Conway: A Red & Greenbrier Christmas

Conway: A Red & Greenbrier Christmas

Conway’s neighboring town of Greenbrier has seen great growth in the last few years, both in population and in the number of activities available to local families. The latest event to get the “bigger and better” treatment? The annual Christmas parade and festivities.

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Cabot Christmas Alliance Grows With Community's Help

Cabot Christmas Alliance Grows With Community's Help

Since the 1960s, generous community members have worked to make sure no Cabot family goes without a Christmas dinner. Back then the effort was led by local churches through the ministerial alliance, and it served just a few needy families. The program, now known as the Cabot Christmas Alliance, has grown to serve more than 700 families today. Though the program has evolved and grown dramatically, its mission remains the same: Helping those in need have a blessed Christmas.

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11 Holiday Chores Your Tween Won't Grouse About

11 Holiday Chores Your Tween Won't Grouse About

In order to avoid the typical exasperated sigh which is usually accompanied by the shameful “I’m busy” response, assign chores your tween will actually enjoy doing. Here are some creative ideas to encourage your tween to get involved in the holiday preparations and lighten your load.

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Does Your Child Qualify for a New Autism Study?

Does Your Child Qualify for a New Autism Study?

Children ages 6-12 may be eligible to participate in a study at Arkansas Children's Hospital if they have autism, Asperger’s Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).

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Tips For Keeping Colds from Putting a Freeze on Your Festivities

Tips For Keeping Colds from Putting a Freeze on Your Festivities

While we’d prefer not have to deal with it, the reality is most families face illness during a major holiday at some point in time. Given the right attitude and a good “Plan B,” you can still make holiday memories. Here are a few tips on celebrating through varying degrees of illness:

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