March 2011

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DAILY FIND: Parents, Take a Breath

DAILY FIND: Parents, Take a Breath

This LA Times article says it all! Competitive parents are living by the “more is better” creed. Not so.

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Is All Milk Created Equal?

I know it’s time to transition my 1-year-old from formula to milk, but WHICH milk?

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DAILY FIND: Kids And Concussions – Again!

DAILY FIND: Kids And Concussions – Again!

This is one article you may want to keep.

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You’re Only as Happy …

You’re Only as Happy …

The saying goes, “You’re only as happy as your UNhappiest child”. Ain’t it the truth.

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If Only These Walls Could Talk

If Only These Walls Could Talk

What messages are going into your kid’s head? This little pearl can help make sure they’re good. Easy but powerful….

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DAILY FIND: No Free Lunch for the Privileged

DAILY FIND: No Free Lunch for the Privileged

At one San Francisco preschool, entrance requirements include a silver spoon and a fat portfolio. But even at 0, the tuition cost is too high.

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I Don’t Want To Go To Bed!

I Don’t Want To Go To Bed!

If you tend to cave when you hear those words, you may want to reconsider. The results can be dramatic!

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DAILY FIND: 10 Common Kid Health Emergencies

DAILY FIND: 10 Common Kid Health Emergencies

…and what you can do about them.

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DAILY FIND: Careful Of Hearing Loss Diagnosis In Newborns

DAILY FIND: Careful Of Hearing Loss Diagnosis In Newborns

A misdiagnosis can produce hearing loss in kids who didn’t have it to begin with.

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DAILY FIND: Ethics Bowl For Teens!

DAILY FIND: Ethics Bowl For Teens!

See how this high school helps its students build strong muscles of the ethical kind.

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