Tag archive for ‘parenting’
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Justice for pregnant student
In a recent scandal, a UC Davis veterinary school professor distributed a poll to his students asking them to vote on whether he would make accommodations for a student missing part of his class to give birth. The situation is described in more detail in this article in Inside Higher Ed. Unlike many similar outrageous [...]
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“Mommy penalty” worse for Ph.D.’s than M.D.’s
This short article in GenomeWeb refers to an interesting article on a New York Times blog. The most pertinent finding for genome scientists is that women Ph.D.’s who take time off to have children end up making proportionally less money than their M.D. mother peers. If you follow the link to the original article, don’t [...]
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Mayo Clinic disease index
Use the Mayo Clinic disease index to determine if you should worry about your child’s symptoms. Their nurses on call tend to be overly cautious.
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Seattle Public Schools
Take a look at the website to learn more about the Seattle Public Schools. You’ll find information about financial assistance programs, schools in your area, support for GLBTQ students, and much more. They also have information on their special education programs for children with developmental delays, including preschoolers.
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ZERO TO THREE, national center for infants, toddlers, and families
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Their mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.