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Jan 30

Genetic Screening or Eugenics?

2010 12:31 PM Posted by doctorandmama
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A start-up company in Silicon Valley has released a test which will allow prospective parents to find out if they are carriers for genetic diseases. The company, Counsyl, tests saliva samples submitted by customers for the genetic mutations associated with...

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Jan 6

Raising Girls

2010 1:39 AM Posted by doctorandmama
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By Linda ShiueA recent conversation I had with a friend led me to reflect on how I am raising my two young daughters.  I am someone you might expect to be rigidly and consciously raising my daughters in a nonsexist...

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Dec 11

When Is A Kid Old Enough to Call Friends on the Phone?

2009 3:21 AM Posted by doctorandmama
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Image via Wikipedia By Linda ShiueA few weeks into the Kindergarten year, my daughter's teacher went over her "assessment" test and pointed out that she had lost points for not knowing her phone number, mailing address, and zip code.  (If...

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Dec 2

Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys

2009 3:19 PM Posted by Jen
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HealthyStuff.org has tested thousands of toys since 2006. These test results are intended to help consumers with the information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children's products.Third Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys...

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Nov 20

How To Stop Plastics From Turning Your Unborn Boy Into A Girl

2009 1:25 PM Posted by Jen
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I have been warning my friends and family about the dangers of plastic for years.  Well it seems that plastic is up to no good again. Planet Green reports:Of all the charges leveled at plastics: the health risks, the waste...

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Nov 4

Kids and Imaginary Friends

2009 10:03 PM Posted by doctorandmama
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By Linda Shiue My daughter's 2nd grade teacher has given a really fun, year-long class assignment.  She has a Curious George doll who is sent home with a different student each week, along with a journal.  The student is...

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Oct 27

Baby Einstein = Baby Genius?

2009 12:47 PM Posted by doctorandmama
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By Linda ShiueI was comparing notes the other day with some friends who, like me, watched an awful lot of TV in the 70s and 80s... starting with Schoolhouse Rock, Electric Company and Sesame Street, and advancing to Scooby...

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Sep 28

Coping With a Child's Diagnosis

2009 1:05 PM Posted by doctorandmama
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Every parent wants a world of limitless possibilities for her child.  When this world is suddenly altered, it can take time to adjust.   Today, I would like to share with you what it was like for me when my...

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Sep 16

Mama, What's For Lunch?

2009 12:37 PM Posted by doctorandmama
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School is back in session, and that means making 5 lunches a week to keep your kids fueled and ready to learn.  There is always the option of school lunch, but that may not be the most desirable or nutritious...

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May 18

Children's Alternative Cancer Treatment

2009 1:08 PM Posted by Jen
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On the scale of conventional vs alternative medicine, I weigh in more on the alternative end.   I have always felt that God forbid I ever get cancer, I would always start with alternative treatments first.  But what would I do if...

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If your child had cancer would you use conventional or alternative treatment options?

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