In the News
A parenting perspective on the latest headlines
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05/15/13Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy Prompts Questions about Breast Cancer Gene TestingLike the actress, women who have one of two BRCA genes run a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Should southeast Michigan moms consider the pricey test? |
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05/14/13Can Eating Boogers Boost Kids' Immunity to Illness?A Canadian biochemistry professor asks if pathogens from dried mucus have health benefits. A Detroit doctor weighs in on this – and a Swedish study about parents' spit on babies' pacifiers. |
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05/13/13FDA Approves Plan B One-Step 'Morning After Pill' for Ages 15 and UpThe emergency contraceptive pill is now available over-the-counter for younger girls. Experts voice support, concern and prevention in complex debate. |
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04/29/13'Cinnamon Challenge' Dare Seriously Injuring TeensScores of teenagers took the risk and wound up in a hospital emergency room last year. Doctors and poison control warn parents about the dangerous fad. |
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04/17/13Organization Ranks Best And Worst K-8 Schools in Detroit Based on MEAP ScoresExcellent Schools Detroit released a list of the city's top 20 and bottom eight elementary and middle schools in an effort to help parents and students find quality education. |
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04/17/13New Greenfield Village Playscape to Welcome Kids of all AbilitiesThe Henry Ford breaks ground, reveals rendering of a play area at its historic outdoor Dearborn spot that's made for all children, including those with special needs. |
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03/26/13Study Finds Skim Milk Linked to Obesity in PreschoolersDrinking milk might do a body good, but should you give your child skim, 2 percent or whole? Recent research might rule out the skim option. Posted at 01:35 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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03/25/13Safe Sleep Initiatives for Babies in MichiganUnsafe sleep habits have resulted in recent infant deaths in metro Detroit. Local government is teaming up with Beaumont Children's Hospital to educate parents on the consequences. |
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03/25/13Companies Increase Marketing of Alcohol, Junk Food to KidsA new study in Pediatrics shows savvy tactics used to lure children. And they're effective in creating bad habits. What can parents do? |
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03/25/13Modern Moms Are Working Full-Time More Than Ever, But Say Part-Time is IdealThe parenthood-work balancing act is as complex as ever, but a new Pew Research Center study finds a jump in percentage of women who prefer a full-time job. Posted at 09:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
