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May 2008 coverFEATURES

Dial-A-Story: Library story lines and Internet story downloads for children, updated for 2008

Adopt a Critter: Sponsoring an endangered animal ­ from bats to zebras ­ can be a family adventure or a unique holiday gift

The Puzzle of Autism: An interview with Dr. Robert Hendren, director of the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California, Davis, and reviews of three new books, plus where to find free help for children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the Bay Area

Working Together: Is a Co-Op Preschool Right for You?

Thinking about preschool? Early childhood education comes in many flavors - here's a look at some current approaches.

Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?

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Dads and Daughters® on Gender & Racial Disparity in Kids' TV.

Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health: Bay Area parents have put their children's emotional health at the top of their worry list.

"Good Scores on AP Exams Correlate With Better College Grades and Graduation Rates," from the Washington Post.

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Trouble in Toyland: Lead Paint & Kids Don't Mix

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Hipster Parents: Have Kids, Be Cool

Cool Threads for Baby T-shirts and onesies go creative ­ and hip

The Hipster Family Bookshelf

Family Projects: The Birdhouse Network

Big League Dreams Comes to Central California

His, Hers, or Hyphenated? How Bay Area Families Solve the Surname Dilemma.

Do Teachers Have It Easy?, an interview with Daniel Moulthrop, lead author of tTeachers Have It Easy: The Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America's Teachers.

Beyond Baby Blues: Understanding and Coping With Post-Partum Depression

The Non-Jewish Guide to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

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