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October, November, December 2003: Tables of Contents & Web Links for Print Issues

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OCTOBER 2003 at Parents' Press

Table of Contents and Web Links for the October 2003 print edition

Special Advertising Section: SCHOOL DIRECTORY 2004-2005

Features

 A Family Biking Adventure on Angel Island, by Kathy Krebs-Dean. Angel Island. Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. San Francisco Bay Trail. Tilden Park. Lafayette Recreation Area. Joe Rodota Trail. East Bay Bicycle Coalition bike safety quiz.

 Halloween Happenings: 90+ Amazing Seasonal Events, by Melanie Lawrence.

 Trick, Treat, or Trail? A Fresh Spin on an Old Favorite, by Kris Bordessa.

 Book Reviews: Books for Teens & Tweens (and Their Parents), by Melanie Lawrence. Bullying. Books about bullying.

 Winchester Mystery House: San Jose's Own Ghost Story, by Cathryn Domrose and Rebecca Taggart Aaland. Available online through Oct. 31, 2003. Winchester Mystery House website. E-mail the authors.

Parent.TEEN:

  College Prep: Early Action, Early Decision, and Other Questions Seniors Must Answer Now, by Dave Peterson. Several College Prep columns by Dave Peterson are available at our sibling website, www.parent-teen.com.

Dear Dr. Gayle: My Husband Challenges My Authority in Front of Our Daughter, by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

Bulletin Board for Young Adults.

Departments

 The First Year: Feeding Your Baby Right for Her Body Type, by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H.

 Growth & Development: When a Family Pet Dies, by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H.

  Kids and Computers: kids.us - Safe Surfing for Kids under 13, by Carolyn Jabs. kids.us directory. Smithsonian. Great Sites for Kids. Surf the Net with Kids. Berit's Best Sites for Kids.

 Family Calendar, Open Houses, Parent Resources by Melanie Lawrence.

NOVEMBER 2003 at Parents' Press

Table of Contents and Web Links for the October 2003 print edition

Special Advertising Section: SCHOOL DIRECTORY 2004-2005

Features

 The Male Biological Clock: Is It Ticking Louder Than Previously Thought?, by Wendy Marquez.

 Does Your Child Suffer from Insomnia?, by Shannon Willitts Falk. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Childhood insomnia info from Stanford U. Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation.

 Living in the Past: Fascinating Ways for Families to Relive History, by Kay Grant. Woodside Store. Sanchez Adobe. Petaluma Adobe. Sutter's Fort. Monterey State Historic Park events. Pioneer Yosemite History Center. San Jose History Park. Fort Ross. Wilder Ranch. William B. Ide State Park.

Parent.TEEN:

  Earthquakes, Inland Sharks, Alien Invasions, and Other (S)Mothering Worries of the College Parent, by Tuula Matikainen.

  College Prep: What's REALLY a Good Score? (and Other SAT Questions), by Dave Peterson. Plus, Dave answers a reader's questions about 2residential junior colleges. Several College Prep columns by Dave Peterson are available at our sibling website, www.parent-teen.com.

Dear Dr. Gayle: I Humiliated My Cross-Dressing Son, by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

Bulletin Board for Teens, by Melanie Lawrence.

Departments

 Letters to the Editor: Misbehaving Kids; Gardens, Kids, and Climate.

 Parent News: New Column by Carolyn Jabs, Teacher Ratings Online, Auto Safety for Parents & Teens. Teachers' credentials. Rate My Teachers. GreatSchools.net. School Wise Press. Road Ready Teens.SafeChild.net. Power Winder Dangers. "ATVs Continue to Kill Kids." School bus safety.

 The First Year: The Fussy Baby ­ Comforting Your Newborn (and Yourself), by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H.

 Growth & Development: Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?, by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H.

  Kids and Computers: A Parent's Guide to Online Games, by Carolyn Jabs. ESRB ratings for computer games.

 Family Calendar, School Open Houses, Parent Resources by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items for our Family Calendar to ParentsPrs@aol.com.

DECEMBER 2003 at Parents' Press

Table of Contents and Web Links for the December 2003 print edition

Special Advertising Section: SCHOOL DIRECTORY 2004-2005

Features

 Home Court Advantage: Why Families Love Collegiate Women's Basketball, by Melanie Lawrence. St. Mary's College. San Francisco State University. University of California, Berkeley. National Collegiate Ahtletic Assn. (NCAA). AAU Pacific Assn. Grils Basketball Program. Women's National Basketball Assn. Women's Sports Foundation. Wish Publishing.

 Family-Friendly Performances: Enjoying Holiday Theatre with Children, by Cathryn Domrose & Rebecca Taggart Aaland

 The 2003 Parents' Press Guide to Holiday Happenings, from Nutcrackers to Kwanzaa Parties, by Melanie Lawrence

 Snow Days: 5 Tahoe Trips to Make This Winter, by Melanie Anderson

Parent.TEEN:

  College Prep: All This Paperwork is Killing Me! Your Transcript, the Common Application, and Rorms, Forms, Forms, by Dave Peterson. Several College Prep columns by Dave Peterson are available at our sibling website, www.parent-teen.com.

Bulletin Board for Teens, by Melanie Lawrence.

Departments

 Ask Dr. Gayle: Raising Children in a Family with Two Religions, by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

 Growth & Development: Taking the Greed Out of the Holidays, by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H.

  Kids and Computers: IsThere a (Music) Pirate in Your House?, by Carolyn Jabs. mp3.com. peoplesound.com. soundclick.com. Napster.com. Apple.com/itunes.

 Family Calendar, School Open Houses, Parent Resources by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items for our Family Calendar to ParentsPrs@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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