The equation that frightens Connie Bennett: Halloween + fun = candy.
“Halloween and fun do not equal candy,” Bennett said. “That’s why I consider Halloween truly scary for kids’ health.”

I am currently pregnant and looking for exercise classes in the Reno-Sparks area that are geared specifically towards pregnant women. I would be most interested in prenatal water aerobics and yoga (for a decent price), but interested in other classes as well. Drop in classes would be my top choice rather than having to register at a gym, however I would like to know about both, regardless. If anybody knows of these classes in the area, please pass them on. Thanks 

OK, moms! What do you have to say?
Is a sixth grader too young? Or is the school district moving in the right direction?

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After an outbreak of pregnancies among middle school girls, education officials in this city have decided to allow a school health center to make birth control pills available to girls as young as 11.

Many moms have experienced a period of depression. Now, a new study says 8.7 percent of the women studied experienced depression in the nine months before pregnancy, 6.9 percent during pregnancy, and 10.4 percent in the nine months following childbirth.

The story posted above in Today's Topics also includes mention of asking moms of their history. Do you think this will help mothers become more aware of the potential?

Moms want to be updated on the latest news on postpartum depression. Here's the latest story!

By JIM ABRAMS
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Monday urged health agencies to expand research into postpartum depression problems that affect up to one-fifth of new mothers and can, if untreated, lead to more serious psychoses.

Democrats also accepted a GOP-backed provision that approves a National Institutes of Mental Health study into the psychological consequences of abortions.

Food Allergy Lecture: What's New Research, Theories, and Treatments.

In this meeting, our Assistant Medical Director, Dr. Joshua Jacobs, a Bay Area Allergist, will discuss new food allergy treatments and recent research updates. Discussion will also include food allergy testing protocols: skin test and RAST blood test. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the meeting.

Speaker: Dr. Joshua Jacobs, Pediatric Allergist

When: Wed, September 19, 2007
5:30-7:00pm ---- EARLY TIME!!!! (Due to air flight schedule to SF)

Where: Peppermill Casino

The government is warning parents not to give cough and cold medicines to children under 2 without a doctor’s order, part of an overall review of the products’ safety and effectiveness for youngsters, according to the Associated Press.
  

Simple steps for picking a daycare. Todd Costello from Windowcoverings.org called me to post these guidelines. Here's an excerpt from his email:

Sweet dental program. Check it out!
"I wanted to inform people of a great service that is available at TMCC for ages 3 and up. The Dental Hygiene program located at the Reno campus offers all levels of dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, education) for nearly nothing  (kids cleanings start at $10)," posted Sscott.
To reach Sscott click on DENTAL KIDS

 
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I wanted to inform people of a great service that is available at TMCC for ages 3 and up. The Dental Hygiene program located at the Reno campus offers all levels of dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, education) for nearly nothing  (kids cleanings start at $10).
I am a senior student with the program this fall, and as a group we are trying to let more people in the community know that we are available to help with dental needs.
If anyone is interested in information or being a patient, please contact me- email is best (