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Eight-year-old Noah climbed the 125 steps of the Stingray, a giant waterslide. He reached the top, looked down, then turned and climbed down; the view from the top was just too frightening. Ten minutes later Noah mounted the 125 steps again, his cousin, Colin, by his side, talking words of encouragement. The companionship helped. But the fear was still too large; Noah disembarked, again, without riding. He must have climbed up and down those stairs 12 times. Then he mastered it; he got to the top, climbed into the raft with his cousin and they pushed off. The raft plunged down the vertical drop off. Noah had conquered his fear. He grinned from ear-to-ear at the bottom then clamored up the steps to ride the Stingray again. He was elated. The world is a scary place. Managing fear is a challenge we all face and it never really goes away. Having a trusted guide or friend can help. Parents often become that trusted guide as you help your child face and master his fears. Here’s a three-step process you can use to help your kids work through their fears. It goes like this: name it, claim it, and tame it. 1. Name it: Sometimes we donʼt realize why we are avoiding something. Identifying the fear helps us realize what weʼre up against. The first step is to name it, “Iʼm afraid.” 2. Claim it: You have to claim your fear before you can figure out what to do with it. Accept it, itʼs yours. A fear isnʼt good or bad; itʼs a feeling. Donʼt be ashamed of it; we all have fears. 3. Tame it: Take the fear, look it in the face and make a decision to master it. Remember, fear is simply a feeling. Sometimes the fear is based on reality, something scary or bad is bound to happen, and sometimes fear is based on our imagination or simply on an unknown outcome. Identify how real the risk is then develop a plan to manage the situation. When you become focused on outcome the fear often dissipates. Kids fear many things, made up and real: monsters, ghosts, strangers, fast rides, rejection, ridicule, etc. Parents have their own lists of fears: fears for their kidsʼ future and fears about job loss, economic hardship, health challenges, etc. Teach your kids about fear, itʼs normal, itʼs universal, and itʼs manageable. It helps children when parents admit to fears too and then model the process: name, claim, tame. So be open with your child about your own experiences, tell an occasional story about a fear/struggle you dealt with, then help your child learn how to face and conquer fear. Itʼs a gift that will last a lifetime.

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A. One goal in raising children is to move to middle ground parenting while setting limits. Itʼs important that children have fun and be creative, and it's up to parents to set guidelines and communicate values to keep them safe and healthy. Your children can have an exciting and memorable Halloween while learning some manners, getting lots of exercise walking door-todoor, and keeping cavities at bay. Starting at a young age you can teach children to say "Happy Halloween" as a person opens the door and to say "Thank you" when they get a treat. Children are often amazed that neighbors give them candy, and are excited about dressing up with family or friends. Afterwards kids love coming back home to count, exchange, and share their treasures. Here are some ways parents set limits on Halloween. ClubSpOrt...

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• Tell you children that they can eat as much candy as they want (within reason) for three days, and then whatever is left will be given away. Most dentists suggest that you not spread the candy eating out over many weeks. • Try letting them eat ten pieces on Halloween and then one or two pieces each day for one week. • You can let your child eat some candy and then have them turn the rest into mom or dad in exchange for a small prize or a fun night out. • Some families donʼt go trick-or-treating but have a fun Halloween party instead. Be sure to discuss the rules ahead of time to avoid any surprises that might ruin the fun. How you set limits will be based on your child's age, temperament, health, and values. Once you set the limits beware of strong willed children who will try and talk you out of them. When your children beg for more sweets or cry to stay up late, just stay calm. Instead of getting angry or yelling remind them of the limits that you put fourth in a calm manner. Let them know that you understand, but rules are rules. Have fun with your kids and stay close to them as they venture out into the world of ghosts & goblins.

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Buying Organic: Is it worth the extra money? by Kim Rice My favorite family trip of the year is just around the corner. Every fall, we head to Applehill in Placerville to pick apples and marvel at delectable apples treats such as marvel at delectable apples treats such as apple pie, apple turnovers, caramel apples, pressed apple cider and cider donuts fresh from the fryer. The only thing different this year is that I plan on visiting only from the fryer. The only thing different this year is that I plan on visiting only the organic apple orchards. The more Iʼve worked to clean up our familyʼs diet, the more Iʼve learned the importance of eating organic food. Apples are number one this year on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2011 list of the most heavily pesticide sprayed crops. Buying organic assures that you are not ingesting toxic chemicals. It also assures that you are not consuming Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's). Conventional corn and soy, our nationʼs largest crops, are all now GMO. In addition, studies have shown that organic produce and meat are more nutritious than conventional. Buying organic dairy and meat assures you are not consuming added hormones, antibiotics or other synthetic drugs that were fed to the animal. The EWG web site is a great place to get updated information on organic produce and other health/environmental issues (including water quality). This year they released an updated version of the "dirty dozen," a list of fruits and vegetables that are heavily sprayed with pesticides. The EWG Web site offers a small printable list you can carry in your purse or wallet. For a $10 donation, you can receive a shopping bag tag (similar to a luggage tag) that features the "dirty dozen" printed on it. And, they now have a smart phone app. Look up "Dirty Dozen" in iTunes for the free app or type the following into your browser: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dirty-dozen/id312336368?mt=8 Other products to eat organic are almonds and coffee. They are also among the most heavily sprayed crops. If you consume processed sugar, eat only organic; otherwise it's a GMO. Please note that there are some products that you don't have to eat organic (to avoid pesticides) such as bananas (and other "thick skinned" fruit), asparagus, avocado and sweet peas. Check out the EWG Web site for the full list. http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/ Adapted from one of my blog entries on Blogger: Thriving GFCF, Gluten (wheat) Free and Casein (milk) Free. A family living and thriving without wheat and dairy.

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Are My Kids

ALREADY Over-Scheduled? by Christine Carter, Ph.D. My kids and I had a very fun summer, maybe because they are finally old enough to entertain themselves while I work. As I write this, one is huddled up under an oak leaf hydrangea with a friend “making homes for Fairies.” The other is upstairs singing every song she can think of with our neighbor, from Aerosmith to “Amazing Grace.” In other words, the kids are playing. And they are really, really happy. Because play makes us happy, of course. But will it make us successful? This is hardly a theoretical question for me; itʼs one with which I struggle at the start of every school year, when I find myself tempted to sign my kids up for every imaginable activity labeled “enrichment.” On the table right now: piano lessons, hip hop dance, rock climbing, tennis, math tutoring, ceramics, and swimming lessons while it is still warm. They could end up doing something every day of the week—all while Iʼm aware that I donʼt believe in over-scheduling my children. Itʼs a problem weʼre lucky to have, of course— Iʼm grateful that my kids have so many “enriching” opportunities. But at some point, these opportunities do start to feel more like a burden than a blessing. Why do we (I know Iʼm not alone here) feel the need to sign our kids up for so many darn activities? Here are my reasons:

Even if I was a Tiger Mother and really believed in structuring my kidsʼ every movement, there is absolutely no evidence that highly scheduled kids are more academically successful than kids who just come home after school and play, according to economists Steven Levitt (of Freakonomics fame) and Roland Fryer. So parents who shuttle their kids from athletic practice to music lessons to chess class, and are off to the museum on the weekends, might be having fun or they might be making themselves crazy — but they arenʼt improving their childrenʼs academic success. Levitt and Fryer analyzed data from a survey by the U.S. government that tracks kids from birth through grade school. And they found that the number of activities that kids do has no effect whatsoever on their academic success. Here are some things that do increase the odds that our children will lead joyful, meaningful, and, yes, successful lives:

1. Social and emotional literacy— particularly around complex emotions like compassion. Playing with friends in unstructured activities is a great way to develop this sort of social intelligence because it requires problem solving and negotiating complex social situations. 2. Time with friends and family. Especially at dinnertime. 3. Mastery and flow. This is different from achievement, at least in the way that Iʼm talking about it here. Mastery is the joy that comes from the process of working at something and getting better at it, rather than just from winning the game or getting an A+.

4. Our sanity and happiness as parents. Always being on- the - go stresses me

out, which makes me less patient, which makes me feel guilty for yelling, which makes…you get the picture. Clearly, knowing this doesnʼt allay all my fears — I canʼt say Iʼm not still tempted to sign the kids up for yet another activity that seems extra - enriching. But itʼs enough to help me walk back from the over-scheduling cliff yet again and keep my family to a more sane schedule.

1. I want my kids to find “their thing.” Iʼm afraid that they may have some

hidden talent that goes unexpressed. For example, what if Fiona is really a star tennis player, but we never find that out because I didnʼt let her take lessons?

2. I want them to spend time doing what they love. If Molly is DYING to take ceramics again, who am I to stand in her way?

3. I want them to get into college, and Iʼm afraid that if they spend their afternoons making fairy houses under a bush, they wonʼt be able to play a sport in high school — and then they wonʼt get the college of their choice.

Notice that two of these three reasons are based on fear — an irrational fear that my children might not be “successful” if I donʼt fill their days with enriching activities. Embedded in that fear is a very faulty assumption that perhaps they wonʼt find happiness or meaning in their lives if they donʼt follow in my Ivy League, over-achieving footsteps. And yet the rational sociologist in me is totally convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that a narrow focus on achievement does not make for fulfilling and happy lives. 14 ACTIVE KIDS activekidsdirector y.com

Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center best known for her science-based parenting advice. She is the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and she teaches an online parenting class for a global audience. You can learn more about her by going to www.raisinghappiness.com.

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Fall is Here!

Spotlight: Dell'Osso Family Farm

Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and now that I am a Mother I enjoy it even more. There are so many local activities to enjoy as a family, each offering something a little different. No ordinary pumpkin patch by any means, DellʼOsso Family Farm is an all- day affair for the entire family. Located in Lathrop just off I-5, it is an easy drive from the Bay Area and well worth the trip. DellʼOsso Farm was founded in the 1920s by three brothers from Italy. Ron DellʼOsso (grandson of the original founder) and his wife Susan are the current owners and have turned the farm into a holiday haven from October to January! The month of October at DellʼOsso Farm kicks off with a plethora of activities for all ages including an awe-inspiring Corn Maze, frightening Haunted House, Spinning Pumpkins, Pumpkin Blasters, Zip Lines, Gem Mining in Western Town, Kiddie Land, DellʼOsso Express Train, Scarecrow and Tractor Train rides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting , and more. New attractions for this year include the Cowboy Theater, Mystery Tour, and the Plank Walk off the Aerial Ropes Course - a daring aerial adventure! There is a nice picnic area to take a break and enjoy your lunch, or you can purchase food from their Food Court. Then round off your visit by checking out the great gifts and treats at the Country Store. There you will find a delicious array of freshly baked goods to take home, the best pumpkin pie around and fudge that is out of this world. This year, in addition to the regular attractions, Dell'Osso Family Farm has joined with NASA and the collective partnership that is Space Farm 7 to honor NASA's accomplishments and the future it holds. DellʼOsso Family Farm was chosen by NASA to be one of only seven farms across the nation to pay tribute to NASA's space race and is the only west coast representative of the project. Open Daily at 10am from October 1 – 31, be sure to stop by and check it out! Donʼt forget to come back after November 25th as they transform the fall scenery into a winter wonderland for Holiday On The Farm!

For more information about the farm attractions and calendar of events go to www.pumpkinmaze.com. Be sure to enter to vote for the Dell’Osso Family Farm maze at www.spacefarm7.com. A Bay Area native, Tracie Vollgraf is Publisher of Active Kids Magazine

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Adopting a Shelter Animal: Is it Right for Me? by Tamara Borland V.M.D. Oftentimes I am approached with the question “what do you think about adopting a pet from a shelter?” Here is some food for thought if you are considering shelter adoption.

Save a life! Approximately 3- 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year in shelters due to limited space and lack of adoptive families. Contrary to popular belief, most of these animals are in shelters for owner related reasons: divorce, death in the family, illness, a move, or that their owners did not have enough time to train them to help resolve behavioral problems.

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H A L L W E E N Events Guide

Halloween Dance Party with Raytones Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito 11:00am - 12:00pm (415) 339- 3900

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Halloween Scary Boo! With Trickʼr Treating every weekend Gilroy Gardens 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy (Hwy 152), Gilroy Costumes for kids only, please (408) 840-7100

Pumpkin Jubilee Danville Livery 440 Sycamore Valley Rd. W, Danville 11:00am - 3:00pm (925) 838-7070

Spooktacular Twilight Tour San Francisco Zoo 5:00pm - 9:00pm One Zoo Road, San Francisco Pre-registration required (415) 753-8135

Halloween Haunt Californiaʼs Great America 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara Fridays – Sundays 7:00pm – 12:00am (408) 988-1776

Hometown Halloween First and Oak Streets Downtown Brentwood 5:00pm – 8:00pm (925) 634-3344

Halloween Camp Night Camp overnight & enjoy the park the next day Gilroy Gardens 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy (Hwy 152), Gilroy (408) 840 -7100

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Halloween with Radio Disney Blackhawk Plaza 4040 Blackhawk Plaza Cir., Danville (925) 736-2751 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Fright Nights The Winchester Mystery House 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose Dates and times vary (408) 247-2101

October 15 & 16 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival On Historic Main Street Half Moon Bay 9:00am – 5:00pm www.miramarevents.com

October 21-22 & 28-29 Pleasanton Ghostwalk Museum on Main Street 603 Main St., Pleasanton 6:00pm – 8:O0pm Tours begin every 30 minutes & last 1.5 to 2 hours. (925) 462-2766

A Trick, A Treat & A Costume Parade Walnut Creek Library Ages 5+ come in costume Oak View Room 4:00pm – 5:00pm (925) 977-3340

October 27 Halloween Howl La La Boo Oakley Library 1050 Neroly Rd., Oakley 6:30pm - 7:30pm (925) 625-2400

October 28 4th Annual Trick-or-Treat Downtown Walnut Creek 2:00pm - 6:00pm (925) 933- 6778 Free

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Livermore Downtown Halloween Carnival J Street and K St. between First & Second St. 1:00pm - 5:00pm (925) 373-1795

Halloween Festival in the Plaza The Streets of Brentwood 2565 Sand Creek Road 11:00am – 3:00pm (925) 516 -8500 Monster Bash Aboard the USS Hornet Museum 707 W. Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda Point 7:30pm – 12:00am (510) 521- 8448 Sinister Science Halloween Party & Space Missions Chabot Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland Space missions at 1pm & 3pm. Register for space mission 11:00am - 4:00pm (510) 336 -7373

October 29 & 30 Boo at the Zoo Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland 10:00am – 3:00pm (510) 632 - 9525 Jack Oʼ Lantern Jamboree Childrenʼs Fairyland 10:00am - 5:00pm 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland (510) 238-6876

October 30 Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exploratorium 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco 12:00pm - 4:00pm (415) 561- 0360 11th Annual Gardens Halloween Costume Walk Yerba Buena Childrenʼs Garden 740 Howard St., San Francisco 12:00pm - 3:00pm (415) 543 -1718 Free Halloween Parade & Costume Contest Todos Santos Plaza, Concord 12:00pm (925) 671- 3464

October 31 Halloween Storytimes & Costume Parades! For babies, toddlers & preschoolers Lafayette Library 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 10:15 am – 12:00 pm (925) 385-2280

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Preschool Directory East Bay ALAMO The Dorris-Eaton School 1286 Stone Valley Rd. (925) 837-7240 Creative Learning Center 120 Hemme Ave. (925) 837-4044 Alamo Country School 1261 Laverock Ln. (925) 406-4332 Meadowlark Childrenʼs Center 2964 Miranda Ave. (925) 837-8792 United Methodist Preschool 902 Danville Blvd. (925) 837-2788

CONCORD Kidz-Planet Learning Center 5100 Clayton Rd., #F36 (925) 687-9125 Pixie Play School 1797 Ayers Rd. (925) 689-4030 The Concordia School 2353 Fifth Ave. (925) 689-6910 King's Valley Preschool 4255 Clayton Rd. (925) 687-2020 Beginnings and Beyond 1965 Colfax St. (925) 676-6244 Clayton Valley Parent Preschool 1645 West St. (925) 680-8770 Concord Preschool Program at Baldwin Park 2790 Parkside Cir. (925) 671-3118 Concord Preschool Program at Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Rd. (925) 671-3118

Walnut Country Preschool 4465 So. Larwin Ave. (925) 798-9686

Dayspring Preschool 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (925) 389-2044

White Dove Preschool & Kindergarten 1850 Second St. (925) 689-5067

Rainbow Montessori & Child Development School 101 Sonora Ave. (925) 831-6199

Ygnacio Valley Christian Preschool 5353 Concord Blvd. (925) 798-3151

Valley Parent Preschool 935 Camino Ramon (925) 837-5401

DANVILLE Larsonʼs Childrenʼs Center 920 Diablo Rd. (925) 837-4238 Childrenʼs Academy of Danville 2425 Camino Tassajara (925) 736-3336 Autumn Creek Learning Center 14 Osborn Way (925) 743-4187

Tassajara Learning Center 1899 Casablanca St. (925) 648-8600

School of Imagination/ Happy Talkers 6444 Sierra Ct. (925) 829-9552 St. Philip Lutheran School 8850 Davona Dr. (925) 829-3857 City of Dublin Shannon Preschool & Emerald Glen Preschool 11600 Shannon Ave. (925) 556-4500 John Knox Co-Op Preschool 7421 Amarillo Rd. (925) 828-2887 JOY Preschool & Day Care 7421 Amarillo Rd. (925) 829-3233

First Steps Learning Center 3201 Stanley Blvd. (925) 933-6283

Our Savior Lutheran Preschool 1385 South Livermore Ave. (925) 447-1246

Michael Lane Preschool 682 Michael Ln. (925) 284-7244

Las Positas College Child Development Center Building 2300, 3000 Campus Hill Dr. (925) 424-1560

White Pony Preschool – Meher Schools 999 Leland Dr. Building Bridges Preschool 1035 Carol Ln. (925) 283-6792 Diablo Valley Montessori School 3390 Deer Hill Rd. (925) 283-6036 Happy Days Learning Center 3205 Stanley Blvd. (925) 932-8088

Danville KinderCare 730 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (925)-552-9825

Little Genius Montessori Preschool 6837 Amador Valley Blvd. (925) 803-5867

KinderCare Learning Center 909 Camino Ramon (925) 838-8541

Little Kids Learning Center 11760 Dublin Blvd. (925) 828-2081

Merriewood Children's Center 561 Merriewood Dr. (925) 284-2121

DUBLIN

My Sugar Hill Pre-School/ Day Care 2453 Forino Dr. (510) 386-5727

Seedlings Preschool 49 Knox Dr. (925) 284-3870

Tots University 7890 Oxbow Ln. (925) 833-9002

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The Ark School 4161 East Ave. (925) 447-8279

Joyful Beginnings 955 Moraga Rd. (925) 284-1143

Starlight School 495 La Gonda Way (925) 314-1706

Valley Christian Schools 7500 Inspiration Dr. (925) 560-6235

Noah's Ark Preschool 1550 Diablo Rd. (925) 362-8565

Bright Horizons 7035 Dublin Blvd. (925) 479-9573

Sycamore Valley Day School 1500 Sherburne Hills Rd. (925) 736-2181

Seed2Sprout Learning Center 7485 Village Parkway (925) 828-2468

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Fountainhead Montessori School 6665 Amador Plaza Rd. (925) 829-2963

Garden Montessori 495 Verona Ave. (925) 837-2969

Fallon Preschool 4907 Grayhawk Ct. (925) 216-7003

TOT Drop City of Lafayette Community Center 500 St. Mary's Rd. (925) 284-3999 ext. 1111

Diablo Hills Country School 1453 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (925) 820-8523

A Creative Playschool 6837 Amador Valley Blvd. (925) 803-4035

Lafayette Nursery School 979 First St. (925) 284-2448

Valley Montessori 1273 N. Livermore Ave. (925) 455-8021

Community Presbyterian Preschool 222 W. El Pintado Road (925) 837-3316

Dublin KinderCare 11925 Amador Valley Ct . (925)-875-0400

Old Firehouse School 984 Moraga Rd. (925) 284-4321

Livermore PlaySchool 5261 East Ave. (925) 447-6042

Danville Montessori School 919 Camino Ramon (925) 838-7434

Emerald Glen Preschool 4201 Central Parkway (925) 556-4500

The Child Day Schools 1049 Stuart St. (925) 284-9579

Holy Cross Lutheran School 1020 Mocho St. (925) 447-8840

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3451 Golden Gate Way (925) 962-9177

Room to Grow 678 Enos Way (925) 454-5307

Kinderkirk Nursery School 2020 Fifth St. (925) 455-0793 Fountainhead Montessori School 949 Central Ave. (925) 820-1343

TOT DROP Preschool The Carnegie Building in Carnegie Park J St. between 3rd & 4th (925) 284-3999

PLEASANT HILL Creative Play Center 2323 Pleasant Hill Rd. (925) 974-6820 Kidz-Planet Learning Center 2245 Morelo Ave., Ste. C (925) 825-3012 Discoveryland Preschool 800 Grayson Rd. (925) 935-3520 Fountainhead Montessori School 490 Golf Club Rd. (925) 685-2949 Sunrise Children's Center 1715 Oak Park Blvd. (925) 946-0111 Mary Jane's Pre-School & Kindergarten 2902 Vessing Rd. (925) 935-3084 Pioneer Montessori School 2702 Pleasant Hill Rd. (925) 947-2340 Play and Learn School 1898 Pleasant Hill Rd. (925) 947-2820

PLEASANTON Viva el Español Valley Community Church 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Room A204 (925) 962-9177 TOT Drop 4477 Black Ave. (925) 284-3999 (888) TOT-DROP

Preschool Directory (cont.) Hacienda School 3800 Stoneridge Dr. (925) 485-5750

Heritage Oaks Preschool 2543 Derby Dr. (925) 830-4298

Busy Bees Preschool 4300 Mirador Dr. (925) 249-9000

Happy Days Preschool 20801 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (925) 828-8007

ABC Preschool and Childcare 6633 Singletree Way (925) 484-2554

Kids Paradise Learning Center 300 Ginger Ct. (925) 964-0604

The Quarry Lane School 4444B Black Ave. (925) 462-6300

Diablo Hills Country School 50 Creekside Dr. (925) 831-1210

Adventures In Learning Childcare Center 3200 Hopyard Rd. (925) 462-7123 The Child Day School 883 Rose Ave. (925) 462-1866 Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool 1225 Hopyard Rd. (925) 417-8411 Carden West School 4576 Willow Rd. (925) 463-6060 Beth Emek Preschool 3400 Nevada Ct. (925) 931-1055 Ext. 21 Hacienda HeadsUp! Child Development Center 4671 Chabot Dr. (925) 463-2885

Joyful Noise Preschool Center 19901 San Ramon Valley Blvd. (925) 828-5596 Stepping Stones Learning Center 2691 Crow Canyon Rd. (925) 820-8820 La Petite Academy 1001 Market Place (925) 277-0626 Acorn Learning Center 5075 Crow Canyon Rd. (925)735-7900 Follow the Child Montessori School 22 Terraced Hills Cir. (925) 803-1937 Home Away From Home Preschool & Childcare 2653 Corey Pl. (925) 595-6753

La Petite Academy 5725 Valley Ave. (925) 462-7844

Learning Trails Preschool/Daycare 3172 Riviera Way (925) 577-0420

Pleasanton KinderCare 3760 Brockton Dr. (925)-846-1240

Lori's Preschool 9921 Windsor Way (925) 833-8897

St. Clare's Christian Preschool 3350 Hopyard Rd. (925) 462-0938

Lynnette's School 71 Dos Rios Pl. (925) 831-0145

SAN RAMON

Norma's Kiddie Preschool/Daycare 3080 Kittery Ave. (925) 803-1384

Gracieʼs Place Preschool 100 Montgomery St. (866) 800-2896 The Child Day Schools 18868 Bollinger Canyon Rd. (925) 820-2515

Teddy Bears Children's Center, Inc. 210 Porter Drive, Ste. 110 (925) 838-4148

WALNUT CREEK North Creek Academy & Preschool 2303A Ygnacio Valley Rd. (925) 954-6300 Walnut Avenue Preschool 260 Walnut Ave. (925) 937-7063 TOT Drop 2071 Tice Valley Blvd. (925) 284-3999 Seven Hills School 975 N. San Carols Dr. (925) 933-0666 Ext. 4984 Pied Piper Preschool 2263 Whyte Park Ave. (925) 932-3816

Gan B'nai Shalom 74 Eckley Ln. (925) 934-9446 Kid Time, Inc. 1547 Geary Rd. (925) 930-6550

East County ANTIOCH Aliceʼs Montessori 2032 Hillcrest (925) 754-6771

Bridgeway Preschool 3415 Oakley Rd. (925) 706-1238

Little Genius Academy 2131 Olympic Blvd. (925) 207-0329

Cornerstone Christian 2800 Sunset Ln. (925) 754-8058

Circle Oʼ Friends Drop In Child Care 1450 Central Rd. (925) 988-9880

Heritage Baptist Academy 5200 Heidorn Ranch Rd. (925) 778-2234

Grace Cooperative Preschool 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. (925) 935-2100 Learning Garden Montessori 575 Walnut Ave. (925) 942-0553 Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool 1801 Lacassie Ave. (925) 935-1669 KinderCare Learning Center 2521 Walnut Blvd. (925) 935-3276 KinderCare Learning Center 2875 Mitchell Dr. (925) 935-5562 KinderCare Learning Center 2850 Cherry Ln. (925)943-6777 Alice's Montessori 3158 Putnam Blvd. (925) 947-0603 Contra Costa Christian Preschool 2721 Larkey Ln. (925) 934-4964

Hilltop Christian School 2200 Country Hills Dr. (925) 778-0214 KinderCare 4308 Folsom Dr. (925) 754-3137 KinderCare 4108 Lone Tree Way (925) 754-1236 KinderCare 2300 Mahogany Way (925) 778-8888 La Petite Academy 1350 East Tregallas Rd. 877-861-5078 Little Angels Country School 1816 Hillcrest Ave. (925) 754-7885 So Big Co-op Preschool 1201 W. 10th St. (925) 757-6474

The Child Day Schools 112 E. Tregallas Rd. (925) 754-0144

Sunshine House 401 Chestnut St. (925) 634-5678

Little LuLu's Christian Preschool 2725 Minta Ln. (925) 754-7771

Wee Care Center 1275 Fairview Ave. (925) 634-5180

BRENTWOOD Bright Star Christian Preschool & Childcare 2200 Ventura Dr. (925) 516-4001

Celebration Christian Preschool 624 Anderson Ave. (925) 240-KIDS

Dainty Center / Willow Wood School 1265 Dainty Ave. (925) 634-4539

DISCOVERY BAY Discovery Play School 1700 Willow Lake Rd. (925) 809.7546 Discovery Play School 40 Newbury Ln. (925) 809.7546 All God's Children Christian School 1900 Willow Lake Rd. (925) 513-8006

OAKLEY

Discovery Preschool 605 Harvest Park Dr. 925-634-2002

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Golden Hills Christian 2401 Shady Willow Ln. (925) 634-0493

A Childʼs Place 3405 W. Main St. (925) 625-9795

KinderCare 2321 Eagle Rock Ave. (925) 513-4118

My Turn Preschool 5300 Main St. (925) 625-1804

Little Diamonds Preschool 2015 Elkins Way (925) 516-6619

Sunshine House 875 W. Cypress Rd. (925) 625-5600

Montessori School of Brentwood 1191 Balfour Rd. (925) 516-2111

PITTSBURG

Smart Start Learning Center 2882 O'Hara Ave. (925) 516-5589 Stay and Play Preschool 771 Griffith Ln. (925) 516-6940

1020 Woodglen Dr. (925) 679-9096

KinderCare 150 E. Leland Rd. (925) 432-8800 St. Peter Martyr School 425 West Fourth St. (925) 439-1014

Sunshine House 3700 Walnut Blvd. (925) 516-9100

* Please use the above resources as a directory and note that they are not based on referrals. Always visit a center before enrolling your child. Talk to other parents to get feedback on a center. For more information regarding a preschoolʼs history, call Community Care Licensing at (510) 622-2602.

Sibling Rivalry – What to do? by Susan Stiffleman

It's natural for children to feel frustrated when big sister takes the last cookie, or little brother touches their "stuff." Not only do brothers and sisters compete with one another for a parent's attention, they sometimes simply argue out of habit. But when siblings cannot negotiate disagreements without hurting one another -- either physically or emotionally -- parents need

to take action. Here's my advice: 1. Establish expectations for behavior so your children clearly know what you will and will not allow. I like the phrase, "Our home is a non-violent home," delivered with authority. While you should explain to your children that it's perfectly normal and OK to be angry, it is not OK to strike out with hurtful behavior or words. And make sure you're sticking to the standards, as well. 2. Try to address the root cause of hurtful remarks. A child who consistently taunts his brother or sister is a) feeling chronically frustrated and misunderstood; b) shaking loose difficult feelings from other situations (like the school playground); or c) "paying back" a sibling for hurting him. Choose a time when you can give each of your children your undivided attention, and ask leading questions such as, "I notice it's been hard for you to resist hitting your brother when he comes into your room without asking. Tell me what makes you so mad when he does that..." Avoid interrupting with threats or lectures. By listening with care, you may be able to address the underlying causes of your siblings' frustrations with one another. 3. Schedule regular family meetings where each member gets to feel heard as they offload annoying issues that fuel discord. Insist that everyone first share something positive about each family member, and then make time for them to voice a complaint or make a request. Allow whoever's talking to have the stage -- some families use a talking stick -- so they get the sense that no matter how old or young, everyone in your family gets to be heard. By teaching your children that they have the right to respectfully make reasonable requests of one another, you will lessen their reliance on verbal or physical aggression to get their needs met. 4. Try not to turn on what I call "Mom TV" when your kids fight. Sometimes bickering happens simply because children are bored, or they want to stir things up and get some drama going with mom. While my approach generally focuses on preventing problems, if your kids are bickering and won't try to work things out, separate them without a lot of discussion until they've cooled down. In other words, don't make your own dramatic reaction a payoff for their misbehavior. Sibling rivalry is a serious issue, and needs to be managed by cool, calm parenting. By addressing underlying causes, establishing clear guidelines for how to handle disagreements and making sure your children have a chance to feel heard about their upsets, you can minimize the bickering, and establish a more peaceful home. Susan Stiffelman, MFT, is an internationally respected parent educator, therapist and AOL/HuffPost Parentʼs weekly parenting expert. Susan is known for her down to earth, parent-friendly advice on raising cooperative, connected and resilient children. Ms. Stiffelman is the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected.

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Just when you think that your baby is a breeze and you have figured Motherhood out, they throw you for a loop! As your baby starts to sprout teeth, your normally happy infant may become extra drooly, extra fussy and a poor sleeper. While some children may not be happy campers, there are those that will suddenly sport a big, toothy grin, having provided no indication that Mother Nature had been hard at work! It is an exciting rite of passage, but knowing what to expect can make the difficult days more bearable. The average baby starts teething around 6 months of age. As with any milestones, the timing of teeth can vary widely and bears no consequence on strength of teeth. Typically, the first two teeth to appear are the lower central incisors and baby teeth continue to erupt until about age 2- 2.5 when the second molars come in, for a total of 20 primary teeth. At such a young age, children cannot verbalize what it is they are feeling, which leads to the fussiness you so often hear about. Common signs of teething are excessive drooling, mild irritability, poor appetite, swollen, red and inflamed gums, restlessness, and often times, chewing on fingers and toys. Drooling can begin months before a tooth arrives, so be prepared with lots of bibs! If your child is not affected by the process, consider yourself lucky! For those of you not so fortunate, there are a few things to try to help get your little one (and yourself) through this period. First, a clean, wet washcloth that is placed in the freezer, is great for a baby to chew on. The chill from the cloth will help relieve the irritation. Parents can also use a silicone finger brush to rub on the gum surface…just beware of finger bites! In our practice, we do not recommend topical agents such as Orajel, as it tends to stray from the area that is painful and is harmful if overused and your baby swallows too much. Childrenʼs Tylenol can be used if your little one is extremely irritable or has a slight fever; be sure to check with your pediatrician for correct dosage. Once those little teeth begin to appear, routine brushing is extremely important! You may begin with water, or fluoride-free training toothpaste if youʼd prefer. While the training toothpastes do not offer any particular benefit, it is often sweet and makes brushing more pleasant for the hesitant brusher. As with all baby stages, this too shall pass and before you know it, you will be talking about the Tooth Fairy as your child prepares to lose the very teeth that caused issues to begin with! Dr. A. Ozzie Jafarnia, or "Dr. Ozzie" is proud to be Danville's only American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certified dentist. Dr. Ozzie provides high quality, comprehensive dental care to patients in a gentle, fun and loving environment at her Danville office - 4145 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, #203. Visit drozzie.com or call (925) 837-7745 September 2011 ACTIVE KIDS 37 for more information.

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Rapunzel Crowning Celebration Disney Art on Main Street 608 Main St., Pleasanton 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (925) 846-6015

OCTOBER 3

Baby Boot Camp Emerald Glen Park Tassajara Rd at Gleason, Dublin Every Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15 am – 10:15 am (925) 353-6193 Tap Kids Bankhead Theater 2400 First St., Livermore 7:30 pm (925) 373-6800

OCTOBER 4

Baby Boot Camp Val Vista Community Park 7350 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton

Every Tues., & Thurs. 9:15 am – 10:15 am (925) 353-6193

OCTOBER 4 & 5

Rockin’ Mommy & Me Rockinʼ Jump 5875 Arnold Road, #100, Dublin Mom & children to 6 years Every Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (925) 828-7676

OCTOBER 6

Children’s Story Time Barnes & Noble 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin Every Thursday 10:30 am (925) 560-1495

OCTOBER 7

Family Jump Time Pump It Up 530 Boulder Ct., Pleasanton Every Tues & Friday Times vary (925) 600-9663

OCTOBER 8

Day of the Dead Craft Event Ages 5-12 will make crafts & learn about this Mexican holiday. Golden Apple Learning Center 4807 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 1:00 pm (925) 460-5163

Artwalk Livermore 2011 Downtown Livermore 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (925) 447-ARTS

The Bubble Lady Play Café 4400 Keller Ave, Ste. 410 Oakland 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (510) 638-3712

OCTOBER 8 & 9

Harvest Festival Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont (510) 544-2797

OCTOBER 9

FREE admission Day Habitot Childrenʼs Museum 2065 Kittredge St. Berkeley (510) 647-1111 Fall Antiques & Collectibles Street Faire Main St., Pleasanton 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

OCTOBER 15

Some Like it Wet: Rainforest Animals Drop-off program for 4 & 5 - year-olds Oakland Zoo

OCTOBER 7

Moonlight Movie James and the Giant Peach On the lawn at City Hall OCTOBER 22 Pleasant Hill Harvest Gathering 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Hoe Down (925) 682-0896 Dublin Heritage Park & Museums FREE 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Family Fun Night (925) 452-2100 Book Bingo! Dougherty Station Library OCTOBER 29 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd. SkippyJon & AndyZ Dublin Golden Apple Learning Center 6:00 pm 4807 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (925) 973-3380 (925) 460-5163

OCTOBER 8

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OCTOBER 1

Home Depot FREE hands-on workshop Making Fire Rescue Helicopters All Home Depot stores 1st Saturday of every month Ages 5 -12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm www.homedepotclinics.com Free Crafts for Kids Hang Around Spider Lakeshore Learning Center 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (925) 944-1495 Manners Matter Fun manners & etiquette class ABC Fun 1557 Palos Verdes, Ste. B Walnut Creek Saturdays, 10/1 - 22 (ages 4 - 9) (925) 933-1001

Children’s Story Time Barnes & Noble 1149 S. Main St., Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am (925) 947-0373

OCTOBER 9

Backyard Composting Workshop Sienna Ranch 3232 Deer Hill Rd., Lafayette 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (925) 283-6311 Octopretzel Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo @ Gilman Berkeley Doors at 2:30 pm; Show from 3:00 - 4:30 pm

OCTOBER 12

Pirate Party Winslow Center, Assembly Room 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd. Pleasant Hill Ages 2- 6 yrs with parent 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

OCTOBER 15

FREE Crafts for Kids My Art Portfolio Lakeshore Learning Center 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (925) 944-1495

FREE Crafts for Kids Eye-Spy Binoculars Lakeshore Learning Center 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (925) 944-1495

Customer Appreciation Day Forest Home Farms Historic Park 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (925) 973-3284

OCTOBER 22

OCTOBER 8 & 9

9th Annual Art, Jazz & Wine Festival Crescent Dr., Pleasant Hill 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun (925) 687-0700

FREE Crafts for Kids Masquerade Mask Lakeshore Learning Center 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (925) 944-1495

OCTOBER 23

Danville Fall Crafts Festival Hartz Ave., Danville 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

(925) 837-4400 FREE

OCTOBER 28

Fun Science Explorations Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek Ages 5- 8 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (925) 935-1978

OCTOBER 29

Free Crafts for Kids Batty Buddy Lakeshore Learning Center 1929 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek Every Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (925) 944-1495

EAST COUNTY OCTOBER 1

Home Depot Free hands-on workshop Making Fire Rescue Helicopters All Home Depot stores 1st Saturday of every month Ages 5-12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm www.homedepotclinics.com

OCTOBER 3

Storytime - The Nikki & Tony Show Barnes & Noble Slatten Ranch Shopping Center 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 10:00 am (925) 978-1031

OCTOBER 5

Once Upon a Wednesday Uncle Eye's original songs Antioch Library 501 W. 18th St., Antioch Ages 4 - 2nd grade only please 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm (925) 757-9224

OCTOBER 5 & 7

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (925) 427-8390

OCTOBER 15

Rock & Roll Magic Show El Campanil Theatre 602 West Second St., Antioch 7:00 pm (925) 757-1366

Drop-in play session Bricks 4 Kidz 3150 Balfour Rd., Brentwood Every Wednesday & Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (925) 684-4082

Lego & Listen Oakley Library 1050 Neroly Rd., Oakley 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (925) 625-2400

OCTOBER 8

Pajama Story Time Brentwood Library 104 Oak St., Brentwood 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm (925) 516-5290

Drop-in play session Bricks 4 Kidz 3150 Balfour Rd., Brentwood Every Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (925) 684-4082

OCTOBER 10

Musical Storytime with Miss Jane Barnes & Noble Slatten Ranch Shopping Center 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 10:00 am (925) 978-1031

OCTOBER 13

Baby/Toddler Storytime Antioch Library 501 W. 18th St., Antioch 10:30 am - 10:55 am (925) 757-9224 Creepy Creatures that Fly & Crawl, oh my! Pittsburgh Library 80 Power Ave., Pittsburgh

OCTOBER 17

OCTOBER 20 & 27

Tumble Time Bus Drop-in play for ages 2- 7 30 min of play for $5 Brentwood 2:30 -3:00 pm & 3:00- 3:30 pm www.tumbletimefun.com

OCTOBER 22

24th Annual Kids FREE Fishing Derby Contra Loma Regional Park 1200 Frederickson Ln., Antioch Ages 3 -12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (925) 754-3938 Kids Play Night Four Stars Gymnastics Academy 1799 Vineyard Dr., Antioch 5:00 pm -9:00 pm (925) 778-8650

RAISING

Open Daily 9am - 6pm • October 1st - 31st

Respectful

Old West Town • Teepees • Fort Maze • Corn Maze Covered Wagon • Farm Animals • Gem Panning • Pumpkins Weekend Events: Pony Rides & Face Painting

by Jodi Masipatella

Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch

Free Admission • 4351 Mines Rd., Livermore (925) 447-0794 • www.joansfarm.com

CHILDREN

Respect for Self & Others: As parents we want to inspire self-confidence and compassion in our children. We want to teach our children to pursue their own well being while also being considerate of the needs and feelings of others. Raising a respectful child is to give our children a moral compass to treat others the way they want to be treated (“The Golden Rule”). The most powerful tool we have to teach our children is through modeling (our actions). Helping our children learn respect is based on how we treat them and the way we treat others. Use manners at home and in public. * Show compassion and empathy for others. This means seeing things from * the viewpoint of others and knowing that their feelings resemble our own.

* Take care of your things as well as the property of others. * Be on time for meetings appointments. * Keep your word. Donʼt make promises you canʼt keep.

Honesty: Use the word “trust” frequently so that your child will quickly learn that being trusted is a value that is worthwhile. Teach them that as trust increases, so do responsibilities. A child who has earned trust should be afforded more privilege as well.

* Tell the whole truth. Do not mislead others for your own benefit. * Be honest with yourself and your child if you find that youʼve done something that sets a bad example, especially if your child has observed your behavior. Follow up with an apology to anyone you have treated badly and, if possible * make up for what you have done. Be accountable. Children need to know that they are responsible for * correcting mistakes when possible. Let children take responsibility for their

own mistakes. Donʼt rush in to save them especially if it is a pattern. Letting a child off the hook is usually very counterproductive.

We are always teaching our children something by our words and actions - seeing, hearing, overhearing. Talk often about respect with your kids. Make respect a family value and let them know itʼs important. The best way to encourage our children to become respectful is to act as respectfully in their presence. We must try to be the sort of people we want them to become.

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Jodi Maspaitella is a parent coach offering in-home East-Bay visits providing education on ways to handle the challenges most parents face. For more information about Jodiʼs Home Education 4 Logical Parenting services call (707) 557-1423 or visit her website at September 2011 ACTIVE KIDS 43 www.familieshelp.net

We Know Babies! by Maggie Lamond Simone

A good friend adopted a dog, their first. When she came over to introduce us, I was so happy for her I could burst. I love dogs. Iʼve had dogs for many years. As we stood there watching the “baby” frolic in the yard, I said, “If you need anything, let me know. I donʼt know much, but I know dogs.” Next thing I knew, my mouth completely disengaged from my brain. “What are you going to feed her?” I said. “You know you need the good stuff, right? Itʼs better for her digestion and coat and joints and just all the way around. What about bowls? Do you have bowls? Are you going to get her a bed? How about a crate? Did you find out if she was crated in the past? Sheʼs got dandruff; throw a fish oil pill in her food each day. Can I check her ears? Donʼt use a Q-tip to clean them; use a cotton ball. What about leash walking? Invisible fence? Do you have chew toys and reward treats? Do you want me to move in with you until youʼre all settled?” Yes, that last one was an exaggeration . . . but the rest of it was pretty close to accurate. Suddenly I noticed that Charlotteʼs eyes had glazed over, barely concealing what can only be described as a look of panic amply mixed with annoyance. “OK, well, thanks!” she said, fleeing to her car. “Off to the pet store! I think Iʼve got it from here!” After she left I thought, what the heck is wrong with me? Why would I just spew out unsolicited advice like that? Then I realized why, and I realized itʼs the same reason people offer unsolicited advice to new mothers: Because if weʼve had babies — the same as when weʼve had dogs — then having babies is something we know. If weʼve already been there and done that, then chances are good weʼve made a few mistakes along the way, learned a few lessons the hard way, and weʼd like to make the road easier for someone else.

So for new moms and moms-to-be, I would offer this piece of unsolicited advice (and it is not, as my mother suggested, to get a crate): Please try to accept it in the spirit in which it is offered. Oh, sure, some people share their stories just to hear themselves talk, or to play the infamous and irritating “I can top that”game — always a favorite around labor and delivery — but most often, parenting advice is delivered with more of an “It worked for me!” touch. And if you havenʼt found out yet, people dispense advice in all areas of the baby- having and child - rearing universe. From the best (or worst) diapers (usually accompanied by a funny/gross story), how to relieve teething pain, and natural remedies for various ailments such as reflux and gas, to the best places to shop for clothes, the best clothes to shop for, and how to interview a pediatrician, parents have been there. What about delivery advice? Nursing? Circumcision? Opinions on these subjects are often underscored by a certain passion, which a new mother or mother-to - be may not share; always remember youʼre perfectly within reason to either nod politely and walk away or simply say, “Thanks, but Iʼm not comfortable discussing my sonʼs penis with a stranger.” Thatʼll usually end the conversation. Behavior issues, developmental milestones, feeding suggestions, sleep problems . . . all babies are different, but many share shockingly similar paths, and those similar paths are what compel people — oh, fine! — compel me to offer unsolicited advice. While such advice sometimes is annoying, other times it can be a sanity- saver. When my daughter started having tantrums over socks with seamed toes, a friend suggested a brand thatʼs seamless. I didnʼt even know they existed. Although it may not seem so - and at times, in fact, is not so! -- when we offer advice, we really are trying to help, and maybe to relive our childrenʼs infancy a little in the process. When we see a new mom, we get to remember our own kids at that age, and what we went through, and what really did work for us. Itʼs what we know. So donʼt be afraid to ask. And if you are afraid to ask, donʼt worry. Weʼll tell you anyway.

Maggie Lamond Simone is an award-winning writer and mother of two living in Baldwinsville. Her book From Beer to Maternity (November 2009), can be found on Amazon.

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