story by Emily Williams & photos by Jordan Wald While this holiday season is sure to look a little different, it will still be filled with traditions, and the Over the Mountain Journal has one of its own: checking in with neighborhood toy gurus to find out what’s new this year. Our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby, Smith’s Variety and Snoozy’s Kids … [Read more...]
Play On!: George Jones of Snoozy’s Kids
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Jordan Wald What have you learned about the importance of toys during this pandemic? Kids have had enough screen time with their schooling. So, parents want to get their kids away from their screens with toys. They are wanting more puzzles, games, art kits and just tried-and-true pieces – even Barbies – because you just want some good … [Read more...]
Play On!: Brad Simpson of Smith’s Variety
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Jordan Wald What have you learned about the importance of toys during this pandemic? During the early stages of the pandemic, everyone was stuck together. So, having stuff to do together as a family has been so important. It’s easy for members of a family to go off and do their own thing. I find our kids doing that, going to … [Read more...]
Play On!: Tricia McCain of Homewood Toy & Hobby
What have you learned about the importance of toys during this pandemic? You can never underestimate the value of play for a child. We have seen many parents buying toys that engage the entire family, such as puzzles, board games and outdoor activities. We have also seen more toys being purchased that are hands-on like craft and science kits. The hobby department has had one … [Read more...]
Risk/Reward: Cancer Patients Need to Continue Treatment Even Under the Threat of COVID-19, Doctors Say
By Emily Williams Grandview Cancer Center’s Dr. William H. Ennis doesn’t work in public health, so pandemic shutdowns were as much a surprise to him as they were for much of the public. As a radiation oncologist, many of the patients who Ennis works with are at a higher risk of having a more serious case of COVID-19 should they contract the virus. But the hospital hasn’t … [Read more...]