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The Play's The Thing (Download PDF)
Parents // April, 2012
For a group of kids, including those who have autism and other disabilities, a unique theater program is setting the stage for acceptance, understanding, and friendship.
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The Social Scene (Download PDF)
Parents // September, 2011
When kids go back to school, they may find a bunch of surprising situations with friends, classmates, and cliques.
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The Hungry House (Download PDF)
Parents // July, 2011
Right here in the United States, one in four children don't have enough to eat. The impact this has on their health, their development — their future — is staggering.
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A Break With Tradition
AOL.com // April, 2010
My dad didn't give me away at my wedding. When I wrote this essay about it, a lot of AOL users were hopping mad. (Not my dad. He's cool like that.)
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"We Are Connected Forever" (Download PDF)
All You // January, 2011
For these extraordinary people, a simple procedure brought hope and healing. Recipient of the National Bone Marrow Donor Program's Excellence in National Media Award 2011.
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"On 9/11 My World Changed Forever" (Download PDF)
All You // September, 2011
Ten years later, these women reflect on love, loss, remembrance, and healing.
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Staying Safe in a Toxic World (Download PDF)
Parents // August, 2010
BPA... Phthalates... You know they can be dangerous, but you may not know how to limit your exposure.
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"I Was a Surrogate Mom" (Download PDF)
All You // May, 2010
Could you carry someone else's child? These women did and their heartfelt decision changed lives.
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"I Searched For My Birth Family" (Download PDF)
All You // March 2009
Meet three women who sought out the past and found a piece of themselves.
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Roller Coaster Roulette (Download PDF)
Good Housekeeping // June, 2008
Who makes sure those theme park rides are safe? Sometimes the answer is: No one. Good Housekeeping's special report.
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A Place to Heal (Download PDF)
Hallmark // Summer 2008
With the help of a special playground — one constructed with wounded soldiers in mind — Iraq War vet Jeremy Cabaniss and his family are finding their way to recovery.
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Playing With Poison (Download PDF)
Good Housekeeping // September, 2007
We've known for decades that lead is toxic. So why is still in kids' trinkets and toys?
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"The Gift that Saved My Life" (Download PDF)
All You // November, 2008
Meet four women who share the bond of organ donation.
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The Upside of Online (Download PDF)
Family Circle // 2006
Today's teens are perpetually plugged in to Facebook and blogs. But while parents freak out about the dangers, some kids are doing positive things on the Internet.
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"We Bounced Back From a Financial Crisis" (Download PDF)
All You // April, 2009
Meet four women who fought their way out of debt and joblessness.
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Making the NICU Safer (Download PDF)
Fit Pregnancy // June, 2006
If your newborn is in the neonatal intensive-care unit, certain medical devices there may expose him to a hazardous chemical called DEHP.