MAR
WHAT’S INSIDE
2018
ARTICLES LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
SPECIAL FEATURES 6
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Our February Cover Kid is Adina.
BABY CHILD TWEEN TEEN
Baby Sign Fruit Skewers and Other Tips Dabbing and Other Odd Behaviors A Car Accident! Now What Do I Do?
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St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue.
DADDY & ME JESSE KAVADLO, PH.D. 40
Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.
What About the High Achievers?
All Appy Families FROM THE CONCIERGE’S DESK
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By Emily Kircher-Morris, MA, MED, LPC
ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT
Jewish Family & Children’s Service: Seniors COMMUNITY
Yasher Koach! Welcome New Advertisers Community Cares
“BABY” BUSINESSES
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MARCH CALENDAR Jewish, Secular, Seniors, & School/ Synagogue Events
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JEWISH HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
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Terms of Passover
Double Dipping ... Hope No One Notices
NEWS & BOOKS 26
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HAPPENING IN MARCH
NUTRITION NUGGETS DR. KATHY MORA 32
FROM THE DOCTOR
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Dad
By Jennifer Baer Lotsoff, MSW
The Flu and Nursing
By Dr. Lisa Ryan MD, PhD VOICE OF GENERATION J
JUST FOR FUN 8
#Neveragain
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Flattering Clothing JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Child Abuse Prevention: Secrets vs. Surprises
By Angela McManis, MSW, LMSW
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MAR 2018
St. Louis Jewish Parents
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Salmon Miso and Broccoli
By Farheen Ali Khan SENIOR STYLE
COOKING CORNER
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OOPS! TOP TEN
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Bad Parent Moments PLAYROOM 14 Fun Facts: Dog Word of the Month: Dog PLUS: Chess • Jokes • Matching Game