Monday, November 23, 2009
In the Ask the Pediatrician blog
Dr. Molly OShea
Preschoolers do get depressed
Being a preschooler seems like a great time in life. With growing independence, mastery of new skills, first real friendships and not a care in the world how could any … Continued
In the Ask the Child Psychologist blog
Isabelle Beaulieu
Neuropsychological testing helps to understand child's thinking strengths, weaknesses
Parents often call our office feeling confused and frustrated with their child's learning skills, ability to regulate their behaviors and emotions or socialize with … Continued
In the MichMoms blog
Kelly Bristow
Today's four-letter word is brought to you by a student at my kid's school
I've got a riddle for you: What's white, travels in really, really small clusters and sticks to everything in sight before giving up the ghost? No, it's not teeny, … Continued
- Della Cassia's latest blog post: Toy shopping an added stress for a new mom
- Dianna Gutierrez's latest blog post: Private vs. public school not an easy choice
- More in MichMoms Blog
In the MichDads blog
Larry Herren
Creating memories doesn't take money, just time
I'm forever amazed at how despite the money we spend in an effort to create lasting memories for our children, it's the actual interactions they have with us, … Continued
- Kevin OShea's latest blog post: Experiement shows benefits of switching roles
- Larry Herren's latest blog post: Kids need both parents
- More in MichDads Blog
Viewpoints
Health & Fitness
Terry Foster: I received a phone call a few weeks ago from a man who weighed more than 300 pounds, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and had two … Continued
The Green Life
Cindy Jacobs: In line with their mission to reduce hunger and waste, Forgotten Harvest took delivery of their first hybrid-powered truck in June. It will … Continued
Kate Lawson on Food
Kate Lawson: Chef Christina Papazian of Highland opened the Sweet & Savory Bakery on the southwest corner of Liberty and Main St. in downtown … Continued
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Travel Columns
- Send your postcards with a phone app by e-mail - 01:25 PM
- New travel site Moebii provides targeted searches - 12:35 PM
- Trans World Expedition: Driving around the world - 12:48 PM
- Travel book goes mobile with scannable QR code - 12:46 PM
- New book: Life's take on 'Wonders of the World' - 05:03 PM
- Hotels on the Web, beyond the usual go-to sites - 10:58 AM
- Tombstone tours: Check out these famous boneyards - 02:20 PM
- Preparing your iPhone for international travel - 03:15 PM
- Area travel guides keep it simple - 01:54 PM
Brian J. O'Connor
The Grand Experiment: Taking a baby-sitting stand
It's a tough balancing act: Cut too much, and the best sitters will simply drop the Your Money family. Yet you need sitters smart enough to help your kid with homework, not some tween-age girls giving him plot points to the latest "Twilight" installment. Child care always is a gnarly problem, and in this case the answer is simple: Dad. - 11/23/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue
No cure, but plenty of canker sore treatments
Dear Dr. Donohue: I've been bothered with canker sores of the mouth for almost a year. And I'm talking about having five or six at a time. Is there a cure? - 11/23/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Man's daughters too much for girlfriend
Dear Abby: I have been dating "Charlie" for almost a year. We both have children from previous relationships. He has recently been talking about marriage, but as much as I care for him, I am reluctant. - 11/23/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Musical mom mortifies daughter
DEAR ABBY: I am an 11-year-old girl who loves going shopping and doing various stuff with my mom. But when we go to the mall or stop for lunch and she hears a song she likes, she'll start singing to it. And if we're standing up, she even dances to it a little. - 11/21/2009
Dr. Paul Donohue: Your health
Doctor must diagnose leg, ankle swelling
Dear Dr. Donohue: My legs, ankles and feet get really swollen, and I mean really. During the day, if I slip my shoes off, I can't get them back on. What can I do to take down the swelling? - 11/21/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Woman's size shouldn't deter quest for love
Dear Abby: I'm 32 and a "large girl." I am also intelligent, witty and fun to be around. I make friends wherever I go. The problem is my mother -- who is also big -- keeps telling me that heavy women are not desirable and we must "settle" when it comes to choosing a mate. - 11/20/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
'Prolapse' is defined as 'dropping' of organ
Dear Dr. Donohue: I recently developed a prolapsed bladder. While I know it is not life-threatening, I want to take care of it ASAP. I am 74 and very active. My gynecologist wants me to do Kegel exercises and be fitted with a pessary. He doesn't want to do surgery. I would like the surgery while I am healthy enough to recover in a timely manner and get it over with. Please give me your opinion. - 11/19/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Guilt mars comfort couple finds as lovers
Dear Abby: Is there anything wrong with having a lover solely for the purpose of sex? He is grieving for his late wife (my best friend), and I am separated from my husband. We're both lonely and have supported each other through our pain. A few weeks ago we decided to become lovers. - 11/19/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Art of letter-writing suffers neglect in age of the Internet
Dear Abby: Please don't think I'm stupid for asking this, but I need some help. The practice of letter-writing appears to be a dying form because of e-mail and texting -- which I'm good at. But when I receive a nice gift, I know the proper way to acknowledge it is to write a thank-you letter. - 11/18/2009
Paul G. Donohue: Your Health
Lasting cough may signal lung ailment
Dear Dr. Donohue: For - 11/18/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Men applaud the pleasures of being with older women
Dear Abby: In your response to the letter from "'Cougar' in New York" (Sept. 3), you invited your male readers to share their thoughts. Abby, cougars are nothing new. They're simply out of the closet. - 11/17/2009
Paul Donohue: Your Health
Herpes does not mean end of intimacy, kids
Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a 32-year-old woman who just learned that she has genital herpes. As I understand it, this means I should not have sex and cannot have children. I also understand that there is no treatment and that I'll have it for life. Can you paint a brighter picture for me? - 11/17/2009
Glenn Haege: Ask Glenn
Water-based polish will help eliminate dust from ceiling fans
Dear Glenn: I regularly read your column in the paper. You mentioned a product that reduces dust accumulation on ceiling fans. Could you tell me the name and where I might acquire it? - 11/17/2009
Brian J. O'Connor
The Grand Experiment: Cutting kid costs
My first thought was to furlough the young 'un two days a week to his grandmother's, where the savings on chicken tenders and Cheerios alone would put me over this project's $1,000 final goal. - 11/16/2009
Jeanne Phillips: Dear Abby
Wife draws line in bedroom in smoking battle
Dear Abby: My wife of 25 years, in an effort to get me to stop smoking, refuses to have sex until I quit. It's been more than a year since we made love. - 11/16/2009
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