May 2011

Working Mom: CEO Kara Hillman Owns 6 Area McDonald's

Moms know how to get the job done, no matter what that job entails. That is certainly the case with Kara Hillman, CEO of Hillman Foods, Inc., and the new owner/operator of six, Lawton-area McDonald's restaurants.

Article by Laura Clevenger, photos by Melissa Hall

Mother’s Day Reading Extravaganza!

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Reading Extravaganza! Since it's spring, it might be nice to enjoy some time in the garden, and then read a book outside if the weather permits. Serve Mom some tea, plant a few flowers, and then read a book together. Or, just bring spring inside and read a few of these springtime and Mother's Day books together. Above all, have a Happy Mother's Day!

Jennifer Galvin

Studying in the Motherhood Lab

Rick Epstein

"Joining Forces" Campaign Honors Service Members and their Families

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden paid tribute to the Warrior and Family Support Center in Texas as they launched a nationwide campaign – labeled "Joining Forces" – to support and honor America's service members and their families.

Andrea Downing Peck, Special Correspondent

Ages & Stages - May 2011

A study of more than 3,000 children shows that low vitamin-D levels are associated with a higher likelihood that kids will develop allergies, according to a paper published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Kathy Sena and Katherine Moore, RN, BSN

Seasonal Eating: Asparagus

Michelle Ann Anderson

STROKE! Know the Warning Signs

Are you or your family members at risk of suffering a stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness month, and stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of severe, life-long disability.

Katherine Moore, RN, BSN

Getting your kids to exercise...

Every kid loves to play, right? Then why is childhood obesity such a problem in America today? Maybe the problem is how they play. Today’s children spend too much time indoors playing video games and watching television instead of playing outdoors, unlike your childhood or your parents’ childhood.

Keith Mitchell, Lawton Public Schools

It Figures! Mommy Matters

Cynthia Washam

1000 Things to Teach Before They Graduate

Claire Yezbak Fadden