Archive for April, 2010

#434 Resources on Preparing a Child for Surgery

Susan Verghese, M.D., Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Children’s National Medical Center

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Resources

First, a parent should contact the anesthesiologist as soon as possible ahead of time and talk with him/her (sometimes background information can be found on the Web)
www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com
Web sites for organizations such as:

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433. Child Advocacy

David L. Levy, attorney and custody consultant, co-founder, Children’s Rights Council

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Resources

First, look for support groups — and go!
Various organizations can be found online, such as:

  • Fathers United
  • Fathers’ Rights
  • Mothers United

Children’s Rights Council
CustodyConsulting.org

Books by:

  • Richard Warshak
  • Richard Sauber
  • Jeff Leving
  • Michael Mastracci
  • Robert Seidenberg

432. Music for Kids: Milkshake

Lisa Mathews, lead woman vocalist and guitar for kids’ rock band, Milkshake

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Resources

www.milkshakemusic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/milkshakeband – Lots of moms’ groups here

www.kidsmusic.com

www.parentschoicefoundation.org

Dan Zanes — google him!

National Association of Parenting

About.com

Kids’ radio shows – lots of podcasts online

XMSirius: Kids’ Place Live (Kenny Curtis and Mindy Thomas)

Getting in Tune: The Powerful Influence of Music on Your Child’s Development (booklet)