Archive for November, 2009

419. Travel with Children in a Time of High Contagion

Eric Stern, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University Hospital.

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Resources

CDC – look at Traveler’s Health section
World Health Organization
US State Dept.
Embassy for country traveling to
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene – list of all US travel clinics.
International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers
kidstraveldocs – Parents-friendly site for pre-travel information at Cornell University

418.  Mothers with ADD

Patricia Quinn, M.D., developmental pediatrician; author (with Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.), When Moms and Kids Have ADD

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Resources

Learn as much about this disorder as possible – then work on it and find ways to “enjoy” what it does to your life.
Professional organizers and life coaches can be very helpful.
Check out on Facebook:  ADHDMOMS
where there is also info on a moms’ support group.
CHADD.org (Children and Adults with ADD)
ADD.org
ADDVANCE.org (for women and girls)
ADHDaware.org
ADHD resources at Healthline
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417. Early Puberty

Paul Kaplowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, Endocrinology, Children’s National Medical Center; Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and the Health Sciences

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Resources

babycenter.com

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416. Building “Family” from Community

Natalie  Merkur Rose, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of communal service; Director, Jewish Community Outreach,  Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington, DC

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Resources

Look for activities to support your child’s interests – LISTEN to what your child particularly enjoys or is interested in (such as, if child likes animals, maybe let him – or family — volunteer at an animal shelter)

 
Sources for building “family” kinds of connections:
Faith-based community
Community-based activities
 Volunteer opportunities
Social service agencies or similar organizations
County volunteer centers
Schools
 

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