On this page are recommended offsite links providing further information on one of the selected topics of interest to Sylvia's clients, as well as items that are exclusive to our site. You will see her initials SJB in front of those articles that have been kindly donated by their authors for inclusion on this site. We hope to add more information on this topic in the future, so check back regularly.For a complete list of additional topics available, click the Recommended Links button at left.Parenting· SJB Information on California’s Paid Family Leave · Support Groups for Mothers (in and around the San Francisco Bay Area) · SJB Just A Mom? Anonymous · Lessons Learned Pascale Wowak shares her inspiring story of what happened when she learned her young daughter’s face had a disfiguring birthmark. Her beautiful little girl can be seen pictured on Pascale’s PhotoBlog. · SJB Choosing a Pediatrician by Elizabeth Pantley · HealthyToys.org - The Consumer Action Guide to Avoiding Toys containing Toxic Chemicals. · A new and easier to use Vaccines & Immunizations Website just launched June 11, 2007 from CDC's (Centers for Disease Control) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) · Table showing Thimerosal Content in Some US Licensed Vaccines · Parenting Twins - Here are some links to local Twins Clubs: San Francisco Parents of Multiples Club (formerly San Francisco Mothers of Twins Club). Twins by the Bay serves the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, El Cerrito, Piedmont, Kensington, Richmond, Moraga, and Orinda. It is a member of the Northern California Association of Mothers of Twins Club (NCAMOTC) and the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMOTC). · Keep Your Toddler in a Rear-Facing Car Seat Until Age Two - The latest recommendations (Apr. 2009) on Car Seat Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) plus “Tips for Shopping for Car Seats” from the Fall 2009 issue of the Tiny Tots Gazette. · Car Seat Checklist - A very useful article from the Winter 2008 issue of the Tiny Tots Gazette. · 7 Rules for Buying & Installing a Car Seat - An article posted August 9, 2010 by Christie Haskell on CafeMom’s blog, “The Stir.” · 9 Lifesaving Car Seat Rules You're Probably Ignoring - So many car seats are not used properly. Check out this article to keep your baby safe in the car. Posted August 26, 2010 by Christie Haskell on CafeMom’s blog, “The Stir.” · Hiking with Babies: Here's a primer on “Backpacking With Baby,” or BWB in Yosemite National Park. - With a little advance preparation, it can be rewarding (it might even get you a little more sleep) - Associated Press article by Rachel Konrad - May 21, 2008. · Coddle or Let The Kid Cry? New Research Awakens the Sleep-Training Debate - While many moms and dads reluctantly allow their infant to ‘cry it out,’ some experts now say the practice can cause real damage. From the Globe and Mail (Aug. 16, 2010) by Tralee Pearce. · Fun Sites for Kids who Love God - Compiled by Sylvia’s Webmaster for all families who want to provide enjoyable ways for their kids to get to know and love God better. You’ll find safe, carefully selected links to exciting online videos, radio shows, educational games, engaging interactive Bible lessons, and even answers to kids’ most frequently asked questions about evolution and Creation. Your kids will love it, and so will you! · Books of the Bible song! - An animated video of the popular song from The Bigsby Show posted on YouTube.
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