Columns
Baby & Toddler - August 2010
Boy or girl: Who wants to know?
By Elizabeth Heubeck
One of the most common questions posed to a woman throughout her pregnancy is:
“What are you having?” In many instances, the mom-to-be is able to answer,
thanks to modern technology that gives parents the option to learn the sex of
the fetus with near-certain accuracy.
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Bookworms - August 2010
Enjoy some light fare on a hot day
By Kate
Marley
There’s still enough summer left to enjoy reading some fun books. And which
ones are the fun books? They're the books your kids pick out themselves, and
they offer no redeeming value except that they look like they’d be entertaining
to read. These are the books for passing the time on a hot summer day and
finding an adventure or two along the way.
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Family Health & Fitness - August 2010
Chew on this mouthful of advice about oral health
By Jim Giza
Many Americans have high anxiety about going to the dentist. Some even have a
phobia—that is, the thought of going to the dentist is so terrifying that
they put off routine care for years, suffering
through gum infections, pain, and even broken and unsightly teeth.
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Calender Highlights - August 2010
Movin' Up to Middle
School
Howard County Library, www.hclibrary.org
Starting sixth grade? Meet new classmates, discuss the big move, and learn the
secrets to success. Howard County students entering sixth grade are invited to
attend the Movin' Up to Middle School event at the middle schools listed. Registration
is required, either online or by calling branch.
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Family Health Bulletin - August 2010
Get the latest in health news
By Jim Giza
Another Benefit of Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates breastfeeding a baby
exclusively for the first six months of his or her life. Studies have shown
that this provides a variety of health benefits for both baby and mom.
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Family Matters - August 2010
Should mom stay at home or go out to work?
By Molly Brown Koch
Mothers who choose to stay home for the explicit purpose of devoting themselves
to raising their children deserve recognition. They take their role of parent
so seriously that they willingly forego a career or a job that would provide
extra income. These moms want to do the “toughest job in the world,” and they
are willing to commit their lives to it.
To my mind, it is an act of sacrifice.
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Focus on Fathers - August 2010
Post partum depression can affect fathers, too
By Mike Strzelecki
It’s well documented that some new mothers suffer from depression after giving
birth. Recently released data, however, suggests that some new fathers may get
the birthing blues as well.
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Going, Going, Green - August 2010
It’s a record-breaking year for Maryland Green Schools
Congratulations to the 77 Maryland schools and five centers
that achieved status as either a Maryland Green School or a Maryland Green
Center for the first time this year!
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Last But Not Least - August 2010
They’re going off to school, and all’s well
By Lisa Robinson
So your baby is going off to school for the first time. Or, maybe he or she is
about to start a new school or is transitioning to middle school, high school,
or college.
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Musical Notes - August 2010
Here’s music that’s cherry-picked and juicy
By Charlotte Bohn
The Best of The Laurie Berkner Band
www.laurieberkner.com
When I received a copy of Laurie Berkner’s collection of greatest hits, The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band, I
think I was more excited than my 3-year-old son.
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A Penny Saved - August 2010
Save on shopping for back to school
It’s that time of year again…time to get the kids outfitted
and supplied for going back to school. While it’s no secret that this is going
to cost you, perhaps it doesn’t have to cost that much. Listed below are a few websites that offer some tactics
you may not have tried before when it comes to shopping and saving money.
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New Products - August 2010
By Charlotte Bohn
Kimochi Plush
Kimochi (key-mo-chee) means “feeling” in Japanese. And, designed to help
kids get in touch with their emotions, Kimochi plush toys come with a set of
“feelings”—tiny pillows with a feeling written out on one side and the corresponding
facial expression on the other.
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Tech Talk - August 2010
DVDs: They’re now playing in a car near you
By Melissa Stanton
To DVD or not to DVD?
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Teen - August 2010
Help stop teen dating violence
By Susan Davis
Approximately one in three teen girls in the United States is a victim of
physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner, according to the
National Council on Crime and Delinquency. In other words, your teenager
probably has a friend, or a friend of a friend, who is being abused by her
boyfriend or girlfriend. Or she might even be the one being abused herself.
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A Woman’s Place - August 2010
From Beer to Maternity
A Review by Michele Wojciechowski
Maggie Lamond Simone will be the first one to tell
you that she’s been to hell and back.
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Your Special Child - August 2010
An after-school program is tailored for kids with autism.
By Amy Landsman
It’s a late spring Friday afternoon, and there’s a definite air of excitement
at The League for People with Disabilities in Baltimore. That’s because, on
Fridays, the students in The League’s therapeutic after-school program go
swimming in the indoor pool.
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What’s On the Menu - August 2010
Enjoy some smokin’ good BBQ!
By Susan C. Davis
We all know how messy barbecue sandwiches can be. But, with some patience and
plenty of napkins, the whole family can enjoy these summer BBQ specialties.
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