First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center has openings in its 1-year-old and 4-year-old rooms. This is a four-star, full-time daycare with some awesome, caring teachers. My daughter has gone there since she was a baby. If you're looking, please give them a call at 821-1845.
Submitted by slindenf on Nov. 6, 2009, 1:58 pm
There is growing concern about the safety of the cervical cancer vaccine and there have been numerous documented cases of injury and death in the US to girls that have receive the vaccine.
Any thoughts? Pros and cons? I'm always so hesitant to trust a new vaccine that has not had the advantage of being tested over time.
My other thought is this...if HPV is sexually transmitted, then can't we just teach our children to wait until marriage for sex? I feel that this is not an unrealistic proposition considering that people have been sexually abstinent until marriage for many centuries in a lot of cultures. It is really only within the last 50 years that all of the sexual moral taboos over premarital sex have been eliminated.
Here's a story on it. It is in the UK, but it's basically the same product.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,556943,00.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a16:g...
Submitted by Cadydid on Sep. 30, 2009, 8:23 am
My teenager was sent home with shingles today. Yes, shingles: the disease though formerly rare in people under age 50, the shingles that anyone who has had chickenpox, the vaccine or disease, can get. Is there a resurgence of shingles in kids or young adults today because of stress? Does anyone know, or know other kids who have gotten shingles? I wanted to know if my child is a real outlier here, or if shingles in teens is becoming a new trend. THX. My initial search for changes in demographic trends of the age of shingles patients did not find any data except in blogs where laymen were claiming more kids were getting shingles, but had no data to support it. What have you heard? If your kids are getting the vaccination, ask your doctor.
Submitted by A1Mama on Sep. 25, 2009, 1:10 am
My boyfriend has Chrons Disease; has been at UNC Hospital since June7th. Mike was just admitted to ICU for the 3rd time lastnight since being at the hosp.
Does anyone on here have family members/friends who have Chrons.....
thanks
Alissa
Submitted by MsCali2u23 on Sep. 16, 2009, 12:11 pm
There's a story in The N&O today about interest in babysitting co-ops where parents swap services with each other.
I know there are several neighborhoods in North Raleigh that have at least had these in the past ... Harrington Grove comes to mind. Have you participated in one before? What was your experience?
Submitted by slindenf on Aug. 21, 2009, 7:00 am
A government panel has recommended who should get the H1N1 vaccination first: pregnant women, followed by children, people with underlying medical conditions, people who care for babies, and health care workers.
Read more about the recommendations by clicking here.
The vaccine should be available this fall. Will you get it for yourself (if you qualify) and your kids? Or are you leery about it's safety or effectiveness?
Submitted by slindenf on Jul. 30, 2009, 11:48 am
On my way home from work one day, I had a thought. What if I were to leave my newborn baby in my car, forgetting to drop him off at daycare? I couldn't possibly do that! Well, I had just read an article about mothers just like me who are busy working moms, taking care of kids, work, house and hubby, who would never have dreamed that they would have done this horrible act..but they did. I cant help but think that some or all of these "accidents" were not just accidents. But I give anyone the benefit of the doubt. There are so many ways to prevent this from happening. Put your pocketbook, keys to the office, your lunch, anything in the back seat that you HAVE to take into work. Also, wouldn't it be wonderful if daycare's called the parent or parents if a child did not show up? I know the child is not the responsibility of the daycare until they are there, but it could help save lives. I asked my daycare director if they did that. She said she did in certain cases, but that she would call me if my baby did not show up because of my fear. I love my kids more than life itself. I could not imagine my babies sitting in the backseat of a hot car, screaming for me to save them from the agonizing heat. I just hope that God had mercy on all the babies who had to suffer and die that way. There have been 433 deaths since 1998. Outside temperatures at 80 degrees F can result in 123 degress on the inside of a car...IN AN HOUR! I think that one death like this in 100 years is too much. Something should be done. Spread the word and lets start saving these precious angels!!!
Submitted by motheroffour on Jul. 20, 2009, 1:52 pm
I am a new mother and am looking for a FT nanny for a newborn (8 weeks old). If anyone has any recommendations I would love to hear from you. Location is North Raleigh. Thank you in advance.
Submitted by tma on Jun. 17, 2009, 3:35 pm
Some disappointing/sad stories out of Wake County schools this week.
Two high school pranks are making headlines and one kid is fighting for his life.
Several kids were injured while trying to place a sailboat on the campus at Leesville High School. It might just be funny if the driver wasn't allegedly drinking and three of his passengers were injured, one severely.
And then seven are accused of pouring baby oil on the floor and spraypainting at East Wake High School.
Submitted by slindenf on May. 30, 2009, 6:35 am
Hi. I would like to put my daughter in a preschool in Raleigh next year. (She is currently in daycare.) I also need one that offers before and after school care since my husband and I both work full-time. Any recommendations? I live near North Hills mall and would prefer something that was within a reasonable distance - say 10 miles / maybe 15.
Thanks.
Submitted by lisaharpe on Apr. 22, 2009, 9:18 am
