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OKG Shop: Mum’s the word

Not much is absolutely certain in this world, but one thing we can guarantee is that everyone reading this has had a mother. If you are lucky enough to still have a mom or motherly figure in your life, then you should already know how important it is to show your appreciation. With Mother’s Day […]

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Tough mothers

Nationally, Moms Demand Action has more than 100,000 members, with 90 chapters in 40 states. In Oklahoma, organizers say it is gaining more members every day. “We have been pleasantly surprised by the support we have received,” said Sabine Brown, a founder of the state chapter. “I think a lot of people have been afraid […]

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How to parent

In 2010, Oklahoma was ranked fifth in the nation for births to teens, with 6,597 babies. Even in a state with such high numbers, however, Roberts’ situation is rare, as girls under 15 accounted for only 1.5 percent of teenage births. Family Builders’ mission is the prevention and treatment of child abuse and domestic violence. […]

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Mama jama

Your Mom at Norman Music Festival Photo: G.K. Glaser With a name like Your Mom, it’s only logical that the Oklahoma City punk act would make it an annual tradition to play a show on Mother’s Day … especially since it coincides with the band’s first concert. But it’s not a tradition, which makes Sunday’s […]

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