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426. Should We “Friend” Our Child?

Kent L. Norman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland; Director of Laboratory for Automation Psychology and Decision Processes Resources Dr. Kent Norman’s lab – look at “internet issues” and can find information on sites like: · facebook · friendster

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Patricia Alper and Philip McNeill, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Resources The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship – 212-232-3333 Video on NFTE program Anyone can purchase the curriculum book from the Web site.

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Miriam Feinberg, Early Childhood Education Expert Resources National Association for the Education of Young Children – Look at “accreditation” and then at “accredited program search” National Association of Family Child Care babycenter.com

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Daniel Pink, author, A Whole New Mind,Drive, Free Agent Nation, Johnny Bunko; Lecturer on economic transformation and the changing world of work Resources Two books by Daniel Pink include many resources in the back sections:   A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future   Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us   Also look at the work of John [...]

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Miriam C. Flaherty Willis, Denior Director, Education, Wolf Trap Foundation for The Performing Arts Resources Arts Education Partnership: AEP-Arts.org,  click onto “about us” and explore the various organizations, etc

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Sarah Heirman, teacher, The Waldorf School, Bethesda, MD Resources American Association of Waldorf Schools of South and North America Griffin House Publishing Co. – Publishes many simple texts and materials Jamie York has developed a curriculum called “Making Math Meaningful.”

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Allan Shedlin, Founder and President of Reel Fathers, freelance writer, educator, parenting coach, and National educational consultant Resources Allan Shedline email asheldin at daddying.com daddying.com Use google or some other search engine to look up:             Grandparenting, distant dads, staying in touch and so forth   Magazines – Family Fun, Grandparents

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Steve Luxenberg, associate editor, The Washington Post, newspaper editor and reporter Resources Encourage school activities that can foster critical thinking skills – like mock trial, debate, school newspaper…   Bring people in to the schools to foster critical thinking – speakers for students to hear and hold discussions with…   Parents need to be involved in their children’s schools.   PUBLIC LIBRARY: Learn to use [...]

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Eric Stern, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University Hospital. Resources CDC – look at Traveler’s Health section World Health Organization US State Dept. Embassy for country traveling to American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene – list of all US travel clinics. International Association for Medical Assistance for Travelers kidstraveldocs – Parents-friendly site for pre-travel information [...]

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Patricia Quinn, M.D., developmental pediatrician; author (with Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.), When Moms and Kids Have ADD Resources Learn as much about this disorder as possible – then work on it and find ways to “enjoy” what it does to your life. Professional organizers and life coaches can be very helpful. Check out on Facebook:  ADHDMOMS where there is also info [...]

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Paul Kaplowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, Endocrinology, Children’s National Medical Center; Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Resources babycenter.com

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Natalie  Merkur Rose, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working in the field of communal service; Director, Jewish Community Outreach,  Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington, DC Resources Look for activities to support your child’s interests – LISTEN to what your child particularly enjoys or is interested in (such as, if child likes animals, maybe let him [...]

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Jacqueline Iseman, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist, author, School Success for Kids with ADHD (with Stephan Silverman, Ph.D., and Sue Jeweler) Resources To be posted shortly.

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Catherine Jones and Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD, authors, Eating for Pregnancy: The Essential Nutrition Guide and Cookbook for Today’s Mothers-to-Be Resources Catherine Jones Cooks Medline Plus – NIH Cleveland Clinic vig.org (for vegetarians) Mayo Clinic Breastfeeding Today: A Mother’s Companion (cover art not available)

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Linda Goldman, Fellow in Thanatology, author, Children Also Grieve: Talking About Death and Healing and Great Answers to Difficult Questions About Death: What Children Need to Know Resources www.childrensgrief.net ADEC is the Association for Death Education and Counseling and is an organization that can help locate appropriate counseling. Also, calling a local hospice organization would be helpful in [...]

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Carol Stock Kranowitz, author, The Out-of-Sync Child and (with Joye Newman) Growing An In-Sync Child Resources www.outofsyncchild.com www.spdfoundation.net

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Eileen Kugler, author, Debunking the Middle-class Myth: Why diverse schools are good for all kids. Kugler Communications, for public relations strategic planning, speaking, planning. Resources www.embracediverseschools.com PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) or PTO of your child’s school – learn about, attend meetings, get involved. www.PTA.org www.PTOtoday.org

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 Gordon Livingston, M.D., author, How to Love; And Never Stop Dancing; Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart; Only Spring Resources www.gordonlivingston.com

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 Dara Chadwick, author You’d be so pretty if…: teaching our daughters to love their bodies – even when we don’t love our own Resources www.youdbesoprettyif.com www.campaignforrealbeauty.com – by Dove company

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Coordinator, Student Service Learning Program, Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools Resources www.1800volunteer.com – National system to identify volunteer opportunities Youth Serve America Other sources for lists of volunteer opportunities: ·Volunteer centers ·Government agencies ·Hospitals ·Schools ·Leadership training programs Local source in Maryland Montgomery County Public School Student Service Learning

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