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OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2005: Tables of Contents & Web Links for Print Issues

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OCTOBER 2005
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Table of Contents for the October 2005 print edition

FEATURES
 Halloween Happenings: From Slightly Scary to Eerie & Edgy , by Melanie Lawrence

Are You ­ and Your Child's School ­ Ready for an Earthquake?, by Dixie Jordan

An Ounce of Fire Prevention, by Martha Wegner

 Finding Halloween in Morgan Hill, by Carole Terwilliger Meyers

DEPARTMENTS

Growth & Development: "Make Halloween Fun, Not Scary, for Preschoolers," by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H. E-mail the author.

The First Year: "Our Baby Loves Her Pacifier! Should She Have It at Bedtime?" by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H. E-mail the author.

 Ask Dr. Gayle: "Moving, Renting, or Buying a Home ­ Family Life Cycle Stages and Needs" by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

Family Calendar, School Open Houses, Daddy/Mommy & Me by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items for our Family Calendar to calendar@parentspress.com

PARENT.TEEN

 College Prep: "Freshman-Sophomore FAQ," by Dave Peterson. See more College Prep columns at parent-teen.com.

 Bulletin Board for Teens, by Melanie Lawrence

NOVEMBER 2005
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Table of Contents for the November 2005 print edition

SPECIAL SECTION:
HEALTHY KIDS PULL-OUT GUIDE
 Decode Your Child's Cough, by Sandra Gordon,

Fever Phobia, by Wendy Marquez. Sidebar: Why Pediatricians Recommend Tylenol™

"Mommy, I Have to Throw Up!" by Sandra Gordon.

 How Much Pain is Your Child in?, by Terri Pilcher.

 The Debate on Newborn Diabetes Testing, by Janice Arenofsky, and Checking Older Kids for Diabetes, by Kathy Sena. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Clinical trials: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. UCSF.

 The Safest (New) Way for Your Baby to Sleep.

 Meningitis: How to Protect Your Child (including new recommendations for older children and teens), by Kathy Sena. Sidebar: Vaccine Alert. Meningitis Foundation of America. American Acaemy of Pediatrics. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. National Immunization Hotline.

 Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, U.S., 2005. American Academy of Pediatrics. American Academy of Family Physicians.

 Chickenpox Vaccine on the Chopping Block? by Heather Cunningham.

 A Round-Up of Health Resources for Bay Area Families. Flu Shot Finder. Healthy Families low-cost insurance program. The Watershed Project. Holistic Pediatrics Internet talk radio. AIM program. Clinical Trials Listings.

FEATURES

 His, Hers, or Hyphenated? Solving the Surname Dilemma, by Whitnet Walker and Eric Reyes. www.theperfectbabyname.com.

DEPARTMENTS

Parent News. Talking Turkey: www.butterball.com. Classes for Parents: www.haywardadult.org. Special Needs: peninsulaparentssnk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Donations: www.onewarmcoat.org. Adoption: www.nationaladoptionday.org. www.adoptionhelp.org. www.jfed.org/interfaith.htm.

 Ask Dr. Gayle: "Creating New & Memorable Holiday Rituals for Your Family" by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

Growing Up Online: "Bud Earphones May Harm Your Child's Hearing," by Carolyn Jabs. E-mail the author.

Family Calendar, School Open Houses, Daddy/Mommy & Me by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items for our Family Calendar to calendar@parentspress.com

PARENT.TEEN

 College Prep: "Freshman-Sophomore Q&A: Home Schooling, Setting Priorities, & Deciding if College is Right for You," by Dave Peterson. See more College Prep columns at parent-teen.com.

 Bulletin Board for Teens, by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items to calendar@parentspress.com

 

DECEMBER 2005
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Table of Contents for the December 2005 print edition

FEATURES

 Coffee, Tea, Mommy, & Me: The East Bay's New Play Cafés, by Katew Madden Yee. Available online.

Holiday Happenings: Our Annual Guide to Nutcrackers, Menorah Lightings, and Kwanzaa Festivities, by Melanie Lawrence

Winter Weekenders: Two Tahoe Trips to Try This Season, by Melanie Anderson

DEPARTMENTS

Growth & Development: "Taming Your Toddler's Temper Tantrums," by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H. E-mail the author.

The First Year: "To Grandmother's House You Go ­ With Your New Baby!" by Meg Zweiback, R.N., M.P.H. E-mail the author.

Letters to the Editor: Fairfield Co-op Preschool, SIDS and pacifiers

Parent News: Santa Paws, Parent Workshops

 Ask Dr. Gayle: "Is It Too Soon to Include My New Boyfriend in Holiday Celebrations?" by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D, MSSW. E-mail the author at gp@askdrgayle.com.

Growing Up Online: "Shoulde Kids shop Online?" by Carolyn Jabs. E-mail the author.

Family Calendar, School Open Houses, Daddy/Mommy & Me by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items for our Family Calendar to calendar@parentspress.com

PARENT.TEEN

 College Prep: "Freshman-Sophomore Q&A: Catching Up, PSAT Scores, Next Year's Classes," by Dave Peterson. See more College Prep columns at parent-teen.com.

 Bulletin Board for Teens, by Melanie Lawrence. E-mail items to calendar@parentspress.com

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