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    Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Special needs children deserve the chance to be extraordinary

    Raising a child is like doing a puzzle in the dark. You get two pieces together and think, "Finally, I know what to do," not realizing there are a hundred more pieces scattered across the room. For the parent of a special needs child, that puzzle has a thousand pieces flung across a minefield. I know. My husband and I have been navigating that field for the last 11 years.
    Raising a child is like doing a puzzle in the dark. You get two pieces together and think, "Finally, I know what to do," not realizing there are a hundred more pieces scattered across the room. For the parent of a special needs child, that puzzle has a...

    Tags: Autism, Budgets and Budgeting, Cerebral Palsy

    2. Mar 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Mothers feeding babies solid food too soon

    Moms are feeding their babies solid foods before their bodies are developed enough to handle it, a new study by the Centers For Disease Control has found.
    Moms are feeding their babies solid foods before their bodies are developed enough to handle it, a new study by the Centers For Disease Control has found. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long advised that babies don't get solid food until they are...
    3. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  3. Alaska Leads Nation for Neonatal and Infant Survival Rates

    Alaska has the lowest neonatal death rate in the U.S. for a second time, according to a <a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/3/548.full.html">recent medical study</a>.
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    Alaska has the lowest neonatal death rate in the U.S. for a second time, according to a recent medical study. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a report that says for the first four weeks of a child's life, Alaska averages 1.92 deaths per 1,000...
    4. Apr 15, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  4. Legislation proposed for speed limit laws near schools

    There is no mistaking Illinois for Kansas when it comes to driver behavior around children, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz says.
    There is no mistaking Illinois for Kansas when it comes to driver behavior around children, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz says. "I grew up in Kansas. Everybody slowed down for school zones,'' said Nekritz, a Democrat from Northbrook who has lived in...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Health and Safety at School, Illinois Department of Transportation, Motorvehicle Accidents

    5. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Common sense on Plan B

    Last week, a federal district judge in New York ruled that girls younger than 17 should be allowed to purchase the Plan B contraceptive pill over the counter. Unlike the Obama administration, Judge Edward Korman got this one right. The 2011 decision by...

    Tags: Abortion, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Birth Control, Plan B (drug), Kathleen Sebelius

    6. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Teen contraception decision: Doctors say science trumps politics

    Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception. “A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next 30 days,” said Dr. Cora Breuner, a pediatric medicine specialist at...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Chemical Industry, Health Organizations, Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance

    7. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Pediatricians' group: gay marriage fosters child health

    The influential <a class="runtimeTopic" href="http://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx" data-topic-id="ORCIG000056">American Academy of Pediatrics</a> has recommended legalizing gay marriage on the grounds that it fosters the good health and well-being of children.
    Los Angeles Times
    The influential American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended legalizing gay marriage on the grounds that it fosters the good health and well-being of children. In a policy statement released Thursday, the AAP declared that "scientific evidence affirms...

    Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Pediatrics, Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups

    8. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  8. Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage

    <span style="font-size: small;">CHICAGO (AP) &mdash; The nation's most influential pediatrician's group has endorsed gay marriage, saying a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child's health and well-being.</span>
    CHICAGO (AP) — The nation's most influential pediatrician's group has endorsed gay marriage, saying a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child's health and well-being. The American Academy of...

    Tags: Social Sciences, U.S. Supreme Court, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Family

    9. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  9. 10 Things to Know for Today

    Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA HEADS TO WEST BANK The president is meeting with Abbas about the peace process, as rockets were launched into Israel today. 2. WHAT...

    Tags: European Central Bank, Cyprus, Library of Congress, Chubby Checker, NBC (tv network)

    10. Mar 19, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. The Littlest Vegans

    Eleven-year-old Tyler Parker-Rollins says being vegan isn't always easy. But he says it's also "fun" and that he plans to be one "forever."
    Eleven-year-old Tyler Parker-Rollins says being vegan isn't always easy. But he says it's also "fun" and that he plans to be one "forever." His 9-year-old brother, Will, loved it when his friends tried vegan pizza at his birthday party and "they...

    Tags: Consumers, Consumer Goods Industries, Lifestyle and Leisure, Vitamin Therapy, Calcium

    11. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Planning a home birth? Here's some advice from pediatricians

    The nation&rsquo;s pediatricians have some advice for expectant parents who are considering giving birth to their child at home: Don&rsquo;t.
    The nation’s pediatricians have some advice for expectant parents who are considering giving birth to their child at home: Don’t. Home birth is not very common in the United States – fewer than 1% of babies are born outside of a...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pediatrics, Hepatitis B , Health and Medical Professionals

    12. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Questions remain after judge lifts age limit on Plan B

    With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility &mdash; even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made available.
    With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility — even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made...

    Tags: Birth Control, Target, Plan B (drug), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pharmaceuticals

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