May 2007
Editor's Note: Happy
Mother’s Day
from the Legislature and Governor
Family FYI
New Booster Seat Law, Sell Lemonade for Charities,
Children’s Salon and Spa, Science On Wheels, National Teacher Day,
Ivar’s Teacher of the Year, Safe Routes to School, Pajama Bowl,
Voices for Children Award Winners
Local Pediatrician Advises Parents
to Take Control of ‘The Elephant in the Living Room’
Television is neither a monster responsible
for all of our ills nor a benign pussy cat causing no harm. Seattle pediatrician
Dr. Dimitri Christakis discusses why it’s an “elephant”
we all see, but don’t talk about and how we can make TV a positive
force in our children’s lives. Discover some ways TV is harmful
and some ways it’s helpful to kids’ development and why it’s
dangerous to start kids watching too young.
Seattle’s Child
Reads: Library Association Announces Best Books for Kids
The American Library Association, meeting recently in Seattle, announced
winners of Newbery and Caldecott Medals, along with several other awards
for the best new books for children and young adults.
May Calendar of Events
Highlights
& Hot Tips
Classes for Kids
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