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Jan 8

Best Children's Book- Claude and Medea: The Hellburn Dogs

2011 7:09 PM Posted by Jen

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With winter in full gear, and the holidays behind us, I am finding more time to do things I enjoy like snuggling up in bed and reading good books. Lately I have discovered that I enjoy my kids' books almost as much as my own as I read out-loud to them books like Harry Potter, The Lightning Thief and The Immortal Secrets of Nicholas Flamel.

My latest favorite though is Zoe Weil's book, Claude and Medea: The Hellburn Dogs as it combines a great story with social responsibility and other life lessons. Zoe Weil, is a genius and has boiled down her wisdom into this delightful read for children to enjoy and learn from. 'Claude and Medea' is great tool for parents in raising thoughtful, compassionate and socially responsible children! If you have kids I recommend you get it today! You can buy it here at Amazon.com.

Sep 9

It's a New School Year: Tips for Studying Smarter, Not Harder

2010 12:36 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueThe new school year has started. Do you know how your children are studying?Conventional wisdom for effective studying techniques includes a clear desktop in a quiet space, a homework schedule, and a routine.Turns out, these tried and true...

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Jun 10

A Summer Reading List for Raising a Globally Aware Reader

2010 1:26 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueAre your kids feeling bored? Are you tired of their obsession with Hannah Montana and Disney Princesses? Here's a list of books that will open their minds and imaginations to the rest of the world. Give them a...

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May 17

When Kids Start Needing Deodorant

2010 3:36 PM Posted by Jen

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I sniffed both my armpits first before coming to the conclusion that it was my ten year old son that was the one with the awful body odor. Oy vey, my boy was starting the bumpy journey to becoming a...

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Apr 28

Yes, Kids Can Have Strokes Too

2010 5:03 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueDelia was a happy, healthy and playful toddler. She did not have any past medical history or chronic illnesses that required monitoring. On a day like any other, she was playing when she slipped on the front steps...

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Apr 4

Should I Throw Away Their Candy?

2010 10:58 PM Posted by Jen

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I mean seriously, how much candy does one kid need on Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day etc!!?!!? On a normal day we might let them have one piece maybe or a couple if we were being indulgent so why...

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Mar 28

Eco Easter Bunny

2010 9:00 PM Posted by Jen

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Are you an Eco Easter Bunny? If so you will need to get hopping and order these great products today to fill the kids' baskets on Sunday:Chocolate by CocoZen (see photo above).Organic Gummy BearsOrganic Easter Cookies (photo below)Organic Cotton Rabbit...

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Mar 23

Teaching Compassion to Kindergartners

2010 12:12 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue When I was in my first year of medical school, we were enrolled in a weekly seminar and practicum called "Doctoring." We began by learning how to interview patients. After our individual interviews, we would...

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Mar 11

Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia: Hatching Young Writers

2010 11:14 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue"What about Lady Gaga?" one of the boys offered, when asked for suggestions for the protagonist of the story the class was making."She would be a great character," said the funny and talented teacher, Josh, "But she already...

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Feb 20

Move Over Hanna Andersson, Hessnatur Is Here

2010 1:07 AM Posted by Jen

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If I can't find my kid's clothes at the local thrift store, I try to buy from socially responsible companies like the Swedish based Hanna Andersson. There are a lot of other organic kid's clothing stores, but Hanna Andersson's prices...

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