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• The Best Way to Potty Train

  Posted Thu, May 08, 2008, 3:59 pm PDT

  I am talking with a publisher about writing a book on toilet training. And even though there are already a million toilet training books out there,…

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• Vaccines and Autism - Errors and News

  Posted Thu, Apr 24, 2008, 1:10 pm PDT

  I know I shouldn't write any more about vaccines and autism, because I could do it forever and probably not change a single mind. But I have to.…

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• Vaccines and Autism: Facts and Fears

  Posted Mon, Apr 14, 2008, 3:08 pm PDT

  When I wrote "Should You Refuse Vaccines?", I was not trying to stir things up. I just wanted to say publicly what I say privately to any of my…

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• Are You Ready for Pandemic Flu?

  Posted Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 2:34 pm PDT

  Unlike nuclear war, pandemic flu is one of those disasters where it really does pay to prepare. Getting ready for a disaster means admitting that it…

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• Should You Refuse Vaccines?

  Posted Wed, Apr 02, 2008, 11:29 am PDT

  A few days ago, the front page of the New York Times carried a sad story. More and more parents are refusing to give their children vaccines. They…

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• Find The Right School For Your Child

  Posted Thu, Mar 20, 2008, 11:27 am PDT

  "I love my new school." The 11-year old boy who spoke these words - I'll call him Mark - was sitting in my office, looking at me in a new way. He…

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• Dry Skin Secrets For Children and Adults

  Posted Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 4:17 pm PST

  OK, I confess: You might not find this topic interesting... that is unless your child has dry skin, or you do. If so, I expect that you'll be…

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• Is a Drug Rep Influencing Your Child's Doctor?

  Posted Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 12:38 pm PST

  It occurs to me that what my friendly drug rep does is just like what goes on in Washington all the time. In Washington, lobbyists buy lawmakers…

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• What to Ask When Your Child is Sick

  Posted Thu, Feb 14, 2008, 10:40 am PST

  This case reminds me that healthy kids can get really sick. I hope it will help you to spot a real illness, if it ever hits your own child. A…

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• Politics and Parenting

  Posted Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 11:26 am PST

  It's important for parents to take political action for other reasons, too. Children need to see their parents stand up for them. Through a child's…

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