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Mamas: Know your baby’s care options too

Genevieve Hinson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:52:34 +0000

Growing up in the Valley, I’ve always known, and taken for granted, that Children’s Hospital Central California (formerly Valley Children’s Hospital) was the best place for kids with serious, or emergency, health conditions. With the birth of my oldest son 16-years ago, I was comforted by the fact Children’s was just down the road. If anything [...] Related posts:

Star Crossed: Teen novel series goes astro

Genevieve Hinson — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:17:08 +0000

“No one need fear the stars. They don’t limit our destiny, only point out possibilities. Indeed, the stars, the planets, and the very study of the zodiac can transform our lives.” —Fearless Astrology Logan McRae is an ordinary high school girl who wants to change her sucky life until she finds an old astrology book. In [...] Related posts:

Podcast: Hazel Dixon-Cooper, author of “Friends on a Rotten Day”

6 holiday tips for parents of special needs kids, by Victoria Dalool

Genevieve Hinson — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:57:58 +0000

Special to MotherofConfusion.com & centralvalleyspecialneeds.ning.com The holidays can be very difficult for children with disabilities. Changes in their routine, both at home and at school and unexpected family and friends coming for visits can be the cause of stress and anxiety. Many children may not cope well in these chaotic social situations that can occur around [...] Related posts:

9 months of wonder & joy

Genevieve Hinson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:22 +0000

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Tantrum Tuesday: Tragic & Dramatic

Genevieve Hinson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:51:12 +0000

Hit the dog? No “Nemo” for you. This adorable, squinchy-faced little dude was submitted by OhByDod! — You can find more of her stunning and gorgeous photos here. Hey, it’s her party … she can, well you know. Love this mini-diva birthday cake meltdown. Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Tantrum Tuesday: Turning 1 is hard to do!Tantrum TuesdayThe dramatic, [...] Related posts:

Something About Fresno: Episodes 4 & 5

Genevieve Hinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:19 +0000

Episode 4: Interview with Roque Rodriguez about Swede Fest. Episode 5: Interview with Christopher Allen Poe, band member of Insect. Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Something About Fresno, episode 1Something About Fresno, episode 2: The Ronald McDonald House Related posts:

A Mother of a Birth Story: part 7

Genevieve Hinson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:19:38 +0000

The magnesium didn’t hit like a Mac truck. Instead it wound lazily through my veins radiating warmth. OK, I could handle a flush of heat and a bit of weirdness. This wasn’t so bad. At 30-weeks pregnant and in antepartum with outrageously high blood pressure, I needed something to work. My baby needed more time [...] Related posts: