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Columbia Center hosted a free educational event entitled “Children and Vaccines: Addressing Parents’ Concerns” on October 22, 2009. The event featured nationally known pediatric immunization expert, Dr. Gary S. Marshall and locally respected pediatrician Dr. Dan Hagerman. (See the article by Dr. Marshall to the right.)
This event gave parents helpful information on vaccines and allowed them to have their questions answered by experts. For info and resources from that event, click here. To learn about other Columbia Center events, visit www.columbiacenter.org
A Sunny Sesame Street Trio
Reviewed by Ann Grauer, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC
Sesame Street turns 40 years old this year and in celebration of this milestone this month we're recommending a book for parents, a book for children and a DVD collection to be enjoyed by young and old alike. We're certain that you and your little one will love your time in the neighborhood.
SESAME STREET: A CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS ON THE STREET by Louise A. Gikow is a treasure trove of memories. This wonderful coffee table book will allow you to see behind the scenes and get to know the beloved characters and the humans who helped shaped them. It will be fun to page through with children, too.
A WALK DOWN SESAME STREET: POP UP BOOK by Sesame Street brings that beloved street to life for your children. They'll recognize the landmarks and characters who they love so well. And who doesn't take joy in a pop up book!
Finally, SESAME STREET: 40 YEARS OF SUNNY DAYS DVD collection will give you over 5 hours of viewing time. Songs that you remember from your own childhood, skits that will still make you laugh and behind the scenes footage bring the memories rushing back.
Order SESAME STREET: A CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS ON THE STREET (book) from Barnes & Noble.
Order A WALK DOWN SESAME STREET: POP UP BOOK from Barnes & Noble.
Order SESAME STREET: 40 YEARS OF SUNNY DAYS (DVD collection) from Barnes & Noble.
Ann Grauer, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC is Columbia Center’s Doula Services Coordinator and a childbirth educator.
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Vaccines, Autism, and Critical Thinking
by Dr. Gary S. Marshall
It’s not easy being a parent. Children are completely dependent on us for everything, especially when they are young. Beyond the provision of food, clothing, and shelter, they depend on us to make the right decisions on their behalf. We worry that we might make the wrong decisions, and that they might be harmed as a result.
Celebrities and a small, vocal group of investigators tell us that the answer to the “vaccine question” is simple: don’t do it, or do it very differently from the way your pediatrician recommends. The risks, they say, outweigh the potential benefits. They cite increases in autism and chronic medical conditions that have paralleled increases in the number of vaccines that kids receive. Some claim that the diseases would have gone away without the vaccines. Some go even further, suggesting that the dangers have been downplayed in order to further the profits of vaccine manufacturers and doctors.
On the other hand, doctors, scientists, and public health officials tell us that vaccines are among the most thoroughly tested medical interventions ever used.1 They remind us that tens of billions of doses have been given across the world, and that no public health intervention short of sanitation has meant more to the health and safety of children. They quote study after study showing that, whereas vaccines do have some side effects like sore arms and low-grade fevers, they do not cause autism (or diabetes or asthma or any other common chronic condition). Virtually every major authoritative medical and scientific organization–from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the World Health Organization to the Institute of Medicine–agrees, and in a recent landmark decision, so does the Federal Claims Court, finding unequivocally in 3 test cases that MMR and thimerosal in vaccines do not combine to cause autism. Even some advocacy groups have moved on from the “vaccine question” to finding the true causes of this devastating condition ...
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How To Keep The Stress Out Of The Holidays
By Erica Jones
The holidays are a great time to be with your family and creating lasting memories with your kids. It should be a relaxing and cheerful time of year. However, it often becomes difficult to keep everything in order and not become overwhelmed. We lose ourselves in all the things we have to take care of and miss out on enjoying the moments. So how can we prevent this from happening? It’s easy- all you have to do is follow these 5 tips:
- Start Early (and without the kids): We go shopping all year round for things we need – the trick is to have an open eye and no kids around. Children can be a big distraction, and we miss out on seeing potential gifts. If your children are in school, this can be the perfect time to both grab what you need and buy amazing gifts for your family! Plus, spreading the purchases out over time will help to manage your finances. If you do have the kids with you, sometimes they can help you out. Play the “Eye Spy” game asking the kids what they spy for a potential gift for Grandma or Auntie May ...
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Calendar of Events
Click here for an extended list
December
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Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group, Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Registration required. Call 262.241.7778 and speak with Rose.) |
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Infant Massage (first in a series of two classes; concludes Tues., Dec. 15), Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm* |
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Parent Talk: Nursing Your Baby, Nurturing Yourself — A Gathering for Breastfeeding Families, Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am# |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (first in a series of six Wednesdays; runs through January 20, 2010, skipping December 30), Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Breastfeeding Your Baby, Thurssday 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm* |
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Sibling Preparation, Saturday 9:30 am – 11:30 am* |
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*Registration required.
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News
A new Sling Fling event
Back by popular demand, the second Sling Fling event will be held on Jan. 9th, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Columbia Center! The event will showcase a variety of wraps, pouches, and slings for parents to try on and buy! Staff will be available to help parents with fittings and babies are welcome! For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Congratulations!
Dawn F. of Cedarburg won the $50 gift certificate to Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville from the Grafton Pumpkin Fest raffle drawing! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Columbia Center tent!
Staff News
Columbia Center would like to congratulate two staff members: Ann G., Parent Educator, and Amy E., Labor and Delivery Nurse, on their recent IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certifications. They join Diane O. to create a team of three board certified lactation consultants on staff at Columbia Center.
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