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Maine CDC Autism Conference 2009 Kim Block, reporter for WGME, presents a news piece on autism treatment Next Session: Genes and Environment, Developmental and Chronic: An Inclusive Approach to Autism Science by Martha Herbert, MD, PhD...
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Maine CDC Autism Conference 2009 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Co-Morbidities in Autism, followed by Q&A Tim Buie, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist LADDERS Program, MassGeneral Hospital for Children Questions from the Audience...
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Maine CDC Autism Conference 2009 Autism 101, First signs and symptoms, Maine’s new screening tool, how and when to refer for specialized diagnostics, how a diagnosis is made, AAP Autism Toolkit, diagnostic and therapeutic services in Maine. Introduction...
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As I have previously mentioned , in May the Maine CDC held a one day conference on Autism. The videos of the conference will be available on the Maine CDC web site, however Maine state law requires that they be ADA compliant before going up, and the process...
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As I have previously mentioned , in May the Maine CDC held a one day conference on Autism. The videos of the conference will be available on the Maine CDC web site, however Maine state law requires that they be ADA compliant before going up, and the process...
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Our children have been eating poisoned foods. Keep in mind, this substance is one of the "inert" ingredients in Roundup, that actually turned out to be more deadly than the actual herbicide itself. Scientific American : Weed-Whacking Herbicide Proves...
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I love how so many books today help children to feel loved and valuable. So often, we focus on the things that our kids do wrong and forget to say the things that we appreciate about them. Following are three children’s books I’ve read lately that you...
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I said an immediate “yes” when Tyndale’s publicist asked me to review the book, Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys , by Stephen James, M.S., and David Thomas, M.S.S.W. The authors are therapists who regularly work with boys and their parents. And...
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Call your representative and ask for support for HR 3069. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2009 CONTACT: . Jon Houston, Maloney, (202) 225-7944 Jeff Sagnip, Smith, (202) 225-3765 Legislation Introduced to Require First Comparative Study of Vaccinated vs....
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I’ve always been a big fan of John Lithgow. He’s done it all, from theater to television to the big screen. And, of course, parents know him as a bestselling children’s author! I wrote recently about John Lithgow’s hosting of Turner Classic Movie’s ESSENTIALS,...
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NOTE FROM SUSAN: A few weeks ago, I mentioned that Phaedra Cucina, author of My Mommy’s on a Business Trip , would be a guest blogger very soon. Well, today’s the day! Phaedra's column addresses the issue of “mommy guilt,” especially when you need to...
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I’m lucky to be a Mom Central blogger because they are great about hooking me up with some wonderful products for moms and families. When they asked me to write about Tucks brand medicated products, I didn’t hesitate to say yes, even though the subject...
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My 16-year-old son hasn’t been able to get a job this summer, despite putting in numerous applications. But that doesn’t mean that he hasn’t been busy. He’s taking a junior lifeguard course at the beach and is on the city’s swim team. And he’s also been...
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Thanks to the great people at Role Mommy , my family received a complimentary copy of the new Wii game, Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball . This game is rated E-10+ (suitable for those aged 10 and above), so I took it to an “expert” -- my teenaged son, an experienced...
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...on Charlottesville Right Now ....
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“Hey, man!” I said to my teenage son. “What’s happenin’? Those are some really groovy threads you got on!” Yes, I’m stuck in the sixties after watching Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever DVD. It was a psychedelic trip! I even had my tie-dyed shirt on...
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As a mom, have you ever felt like your life is spiraling out of control? If you’re feeling guilty, disorganized, unfulfilled, stressed-out or all of the above, you may need to talk with someone who’s caring and objective (i.e., not your mother or mother-in-law!)...
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Many of our children will spend Father’s Day with their dads, but not all kids will have this opportunity. In fact, I was astonished to learn that 1 in 20 children will experience the death of one or both parents by the age of 15! And, by age 10, 1 in...
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When you order a Frosty from Wendy’s during Father’s Day Frosty Weekend, they will donate 50 cents from the sale of each Frosty to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The money goes to the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, which helps pay for full-time...
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Bzz bzz! I’m what’s known as a BzzAgent, and I’ve been issued my first assignment! What’s a BzzAgent, you ask? BzzAgents are members of www.bzzagent.com . They get to try out some really cool products and tell people all about them. Sounds like fun, doesn’t...
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Yesterday, Cheryl Maguire, founder of SwapSavers , a social network for frugal folks who love freebies, coupons and rewards, provided a great list of free activities that you and your family can enjoy this summer. If you missed the post, please check...
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Today’s column is by Cheryl Maguire, a mother of three and founder of SwapSavers , a social network for frugal folks who love freebies, coupons and rewards. Cheryl is also a writer who contributed to It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through...
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I love Mom Central ! Founded by nationally acclaimed parenting expert and bestselling author, Stacy DeBroff, this website offers plenty of parenting advice, giveaways, reviews, ideas, interviews and more. I subscribe to the Mom Central newsletter and...
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If your child has a very special grandparent, I encourage you to enter GRAND magazine’s fourth annual GRANDParent of the Year contest. One GRANDparent and ten finalists will be honored by GRAND magazine and Humana in their tribute to men and women whose...
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Market Watch brings you, the health care consumer investor, news that vaccines are booming and expected to boom bigger. 2008 was another stellar year for the world vaccine market. Sales grew 21.5% since 2007 to reach $19.2 billion. Few areas of pharmaceuticals...
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