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Play time at the Rock Dump
There’s a new indoor place where toddlers can play, and it’s FREE! The Rock Dump has started a Toddler Time is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Rock Dump is managed by the nonprofit Juneau Climbing … Continue reading
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Big Changes on Sesame Street: No more ‘Elmo’s World’
A lot has changed in the 13 years Sesame Street has been running the segment “Elmo’s World.” If you and your family watch the show regularly you may have noticed how some things seem outdated. My personal favorite is the … Continue reading
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Ok to cry it out? New study says, ‘yes’
When it comes to parenting debates, ‘crying it out’ is right up there with extended breastfeeding. Some parents think it’s the way to go, while others just think it’s cruel. According to NBC Nightly News, a new study determines that … Continue reading
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Early Learning Carnival to provide resources and services for young children
The Early Learning Carnival is being hosted by the Association for the Eduction of Young Children – SE Alaska (AEYC-SEA)
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Crib bumpers still on the market, despite warnings
With all the warnings against the use of crib bumpers, you’d think they would be off the shelves by now. However, they are still being sold and parents are still buying and using them, putting their babies at risk of … Continue reading
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School district: Police are probing attempted abduction
This is pretty scary! However, it’s a great example of a family safety plan! From The Juneau Empire, April 26, 2012: School district: Police are probing attempted abduction Fifth-grade student bikes home to safety when stranger didn’t know password Juneau … Continue reading
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Local moms speak out against Bartlett’s VBAC policy
As most cesarean mothers in Juneau are aware, Bartlett Regional Hospital does not offer its maternity patients the option of a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). However, the local International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) group is working to promote VBACs … Continue reading
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Baby Center releases top 100 names of 2011
Sophia, Aiden, Jackson, Mason, Isabella and Emma are just a few of the top names of 2011. Did your baby’s name make the list? Are you hoping it didn’t? For those of you who like to check the trends in … Continue reading
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Arsenic in fruit juice
We heard it months ago on Dr. Oz, but now Consumer Reports is backing claims that some fruit juices contain high levels of inorganic arsenic. The Today Show discusses the topic in its story High Levels of Arsenic Found in … Continue reading
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Cost of groceries rise again
Living in Juneau you’re used to paying higher prices for groceries. Let’s face it, shopping trips like the ones seen on the TLC show, Extreme Couponing are a fantasy for most folks living in Alaska. But what do you do when … Continue reading
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