Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A purported link to autism has been discredited, but concerns linger about vaccinations.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... In February, a Brititsh medical journal retracted a paper that purported to link the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to bowel disease and autism. But concerns, from side effects that mimic symptoms to lingering suspicions…
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Competition is part of youth sports. How much is too much too soon?
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Recently, "Mom and More" columnist Amy Mascott wrote about her family's first year in organized sports in their community. Spring is a popular time for youth sports. If you have a young child, they might be giving …
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
How do you tell whether you're encouraging or pushing your child?
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Parents want the best for their children. They want them to try new things, to experience what the world has to offer. They want them to be driven and they want them to succeed. But how does the parent know when their child …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
What do you flip through when looking for a parenting how-to?
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... When looking for answers on how best to bring up baby (or toddlers or teens) parents (especially first-time parents) often turn to the library or to Amazon.com. The how-to advice is plentiful, as is evident by the online …
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Where do you turn when making one of the most important decisions in your child's life?
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Finding a doctor, dentist or orthodontist is tough. You want the best care for your family, but—unless you're a medical professional yourself—don't always know where to find it or even what criteria to use when comparing …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
How do you held kids handle the incomprehensible?
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Recent tragedies from near and far are have made major news in recent weeks. It's hard to wrap our own adult heads around the tremendous size and scope of the crisis unfolding in Japan or the senseless violence detailed …
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Is all that take-home school necessary?
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... In Sunday's "Mom and More" column, Amy Mascott wrote about how she keeps her household happy during the homework hour. She also discusses how as a mom she sometimes feels that the homework her wee ones bring home is too …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
From a Hishhorn 'nurse-in' to a Palin weigh-in, breastfeeding seeks acceptance.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Locally and nationally, breastfeeding has made news in recent months. A Rockville mom was at the center of a controversy at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC last month after she was stopped—without proper cause it …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Spring's coming. Where are you and the kids heading?
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... The weather forecast for today is beautiful. With March and some warmer weather finally here, it's time for families to start emerging from hibernation. This week's questions: Where do you and your kids like to go when …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Moms ask. Moms answer.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Welcome to "Moms Talk," our weekly Wednesday feature about a parenting topic of local interest. Each week we'll post a question by a mom about being a mom. Join the conversation with your comments, questions and answers to keep the discussion rolling. Feel free to use links to point your neighbors toward businesses, services, events or volunteer organizations in our Rockville Patch directory or calendar. We'll also have members of our Moms Council weigh in with questions and comments. Now, on to this week's discussion ... Moms Council member Gina Hagler's latest column discusses why much-maligned Monday morning is one of her favorite times of the week. It's a time for coffee and quiet reflection on the week ahead, Gina writes. This week's …
Robin Ferrier
8:38 pm on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Sean -- good point about needing to know how to deal with failure. Isn't there some statistic out there about how the most successful people in life have FAILED multiple times. Failure is an opportunity to learn about yourself and to learn lessons about what works or doesn't work in life. Why rob children of that opportunity? more ›