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With a 32-year gap between her second and third children, Sandra has been parenting for almost four decades.Sandra Hanks Benoiton's profile

"Difficult baby" is not a life sentence

Posted 38 weeks 6 days ago by Sandra Hanks Benoiton

Social Skills

There's a lot of silly science on the Internet, including research on kids that all of us know without having to apply for millions in grant dollars. A recent study, however, turns out to be worth the money.

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Lead Poisoning: A reference

Posted 39 weeks 1 day ago by Sandra Hanks Benoiton

Health

With stories of lead poisoning in children in the news, it seems a good time to provide links to information that can help you protect your kids. From the EPA to HUD, tips on legal rights and responsibilites of landlords, testing for lead, cleanup and more are available online.

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Breastfeeding: Feeding, not flashing

Posted 39 weeks 3 days ago by Sandra Hanks Benoiton

Breastfeeding

Why is it that jugs flowing with the milk of human kindness, or just plain milk in this case, create such a stir? There is nothing more natural than breast-feeding, and a woman should no more have to hide away to nurse than she would to hand a teenager a sandwich.

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PTA: Parent Teacher Adversaries?

Posted 39 weeks 6 days ago by Sandra Hanks Benoiton

Parent-Teacher

Teachers have a tough job, but parents hold the ultimate responsibility for their children's education. Where does duty start and stop, and what is the difference between "aggressive and demanding" parents, and those just doing their job?

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