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Category Archives: Parent
Record gains: for gaming companies and US waistlines
As I read about the record-breaking sales at EA, Entertainment Arts, the accompanying photo said it all. Young males, sitting. And that’s also what struck me during a recent campus visit to my Alma Mater. As my son and I … Continue reading ››
New Year’s resolution: Make waves or at least ripples
Recently, I was in my local megamall and as I ascended the second floor was met with the gaze of what appeared to be a poster of naked teenage girl in the store windows of Aerie. It was a side … Continue reading ››
Posted in education, Family, lifestyle, Parent
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Tagged family, media
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A vaccine to treat drugs, Twinkies and chocolate addictions?
So VCs spent millions on developing vaccines for people that can’t exercise control and wound up with huge losses? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/04/health/04vaccine.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=health Even the lead research chemist in this field admits that a vaccine that cures a cocaine addict, does not prevent … Continue reading ››
Seeking taxpayer support when a diagnosis lacks credibility
Today’s WSJ detailed the obstacles and costs to school districts in educating disabled children, particularly when those children can’t make it into school; http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904103404576558730329067142.html?KEYWORDS=cHRONIC+FATIGUE+SYNDROME. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is gaining attention as diagnosis of this mystery disease climbs. At … Continue reading ››
Communicating your childs needs at camp
With school winding down and summer nipping at our heels, be diligent in stating your child’s needs at camp. Don’t assume the camp directors/owners will trickle down the information to staff. Speak directly with your child’s counselors, nursing staff, bus … Continue reading ››
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Tagged camp, children, health, parenting
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You have to disconnect to communicate
I was on hiatus for a couple of months after a reader reminded me that for all my railing against sedentary lifestyles, bloggers, like me, actually contribute to the problem. This is very true; here I sit on my butt … Continue reading ››
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Zinc and its relationship to Autism or effect on a developing fetus
A small article in yesterday’s WSJ, on how the FDA has prodded manufacturers to remove zinc from denture cream caught my attention: WSJ.com – Zinc in Denture Creams Poses Risk http://on.wsj.com/fgxZbs. Studies show that repeated or prolonged exposure to zinc … Continue reading ››
Posted in Autism, Family, health, Parent
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