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A Plea From Ashley’s Mother: Bringing Ashley’s Law to the Table
Dr. Robyn Silverman
As you know we’ve been following the tragic story of Ashley McIntosh, my niece’s teacher, who died in a horrible collision with a police officer, Amanda Perry, on an icy day last February. Witnesses had clearly seen the police car speeding [...]
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Is weighing children and teens at school a good idea?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Massachusetts has jumped on the “free the obese” bandwagon. The ant-obesity plan goes before the Public Health Council next week, and broad support is expected.
The plan requires all major restaurant chains, including fast food restaurants, to prominently post all calorie counts on the [...]
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Nebraska Safe Haven Law: Used Fairly or Not?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
We all get frustrated at times with our children. It can be exhausting. It can push mothers and fathers to their limits. On the worst days, it can even make parents throw up their hands and teeter on giving up. But they don’t. Except when they do. Or perhaps– except [...]
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