In the News
A parenting perspective on the latest headlines
February 2013
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02/21/13Does Anti-Social Television Content Create Aggressive Kids?A new American Academy of Pediatrics study says educational and pro-social content really does matter when choosing preschoolers' TV programs. |
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02/14/13Obama Proposes Preschool Expansion in State of the Union AddressIn his Feb. 12 speech and Feb. 13 plan, the president shared a vision to boosting public pre-K access, particularly for kids in low- and moderate-income families. The details, especially money, are raising many questions. |
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02/06/13Are Crossovers Replacing Minivans for Moms?It's the war of the wheels as the 'soccer mom' van stigma goes grill-to-grill with SUV-meets-station-wagon sexy. Either one will get the job done, but which do you prefer? Posted at 04:00 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/04/13Revised Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2013The newly updated U.S. resource has a different format and added recommendations. But what's this mean for parents and kids? A southeast Michigan pediatrician helps explain. |
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01/29/13Jump for Heart Event in February Gets Southeast Michigan Kids Moving to Battle Heart DiseaseCentered around Valentine's Day, this annual event has young students moving and getting healthy – while raising funds for American Heart Association. |
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01/28/13School Photo Sales Drop Over Last 10 Years in Southeast Michigan and NationallyAs Facebook and Instagram use booms, demand for digital images is up. What are photography companies doing – and what's it mean for school funding? |
