Health

Grandma Donates Kidney for Son-in-law

March 14, 2012
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Yvonne Gordon and son-in-law, Gabriel Baty, were two links in a 60-person chain of kidney donations that began August and ended December 19, when Gordon donated her kidney.

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Temperament Helps Understand Children’s Behavior

September 26, 2011
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“Temperament” is a person’s first and most natural way of responding. Understanding a child’s temperament can help you see his or her unique style more clearly.

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Chickenpox Parties: Safe or Risky?

September 21, 2011
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Chickenpox parties are organized by parents who want their children to catch the virus naturally rather than getting vaccinated.

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My Personal Retreat at Stillheart Institute

June 9, 2011
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It’s amazing what a one-day retreat can do for the soul. For my birthday, I booked a personal retreat at Stillheart Institute in Woodside, CA, near San Francisco.

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When Should We Retire Our Skates and Skis?

May 2, 2011
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When I became a grandma eight years ago, I retired my inline skates. Even though I was a confident skater, I didn’t want to risk falling and getting an injury that would put me out of commission for grandma duty. I started inline skating in 1990 and loved the exhilaration of sailing down hills listening [...]

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Mommy’s Medicine Cabinet to the Rescue

March 31, 2011
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I just discovered a new product: an organized bag of the most frequently used non-prescription medicines and first-aid products for sick or injured children.

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Be a Hero – Donate Blood

January 31, 2011
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January is National Blood Donor Month. But your blood donation is welcome any month! You don’t have to rescue someone from a burning building to be a hero.

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