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I guess I'm not the only one! More US moms having more babies, later in life: bit.ly/JbLPzc #parenting about 12 hours ago via SocialOomph
@Manoushz's new ebook #CameraReady will be THE reason I don't suck when I go on @KITV4 next time! about 22 hours ago via web
dancosta RT @Manoushz: Check out why @dancosta says #CameraReady is the video manual for @pcmag! buff.ly/IMJJVh [I'm in for at least 5 copies.] 2:36 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck Retweeted by BabyShrink
Manoushz Ok, I just posted a new @Youtube vid about interviewing with your #iPhone on the go. Just go take a quick peek. Go on. buff.ly/La54eg 6:21 PM May 23rd via Buffer Retweeted by BabyShrink and 1 other
Don't ditch that binky: Yet another study shows that pacifiers INCREASE rates of breastfeeding: bit.ly/JbMtwB #parenting about 24 hours ago via SocialOomph
Remind Grandma + Grandpa: Keep meds AWAY from kiddos. @Univ-Mich says 25% store meds within easy reach: bit.ly/JsrUL8 #parenting 10:15 AM May 23rd via SocialOomph
How fast they grow: Did you see this Dad's 2 min video of his daughter growing, age 0-12? Adorable! bit.ly/LH3yz0 #parenting 6:14 AM May 23rd via SocialOomph
Bravo! New study proves bilingualism improves hearing and attention in kids: bit.ly/JbKtED #parenting 6:22 AM May 22nd via SocialOomph
Breastfeeding: intuitive + easy? Not necessarily! Another reasoned voice in favor of Good Enough @CNN bit.ly/J3OJ6T #parenting 6:03 AM May 22nd via SocialOomph
Incredible studies say fetal cells stay alive & active in mom for decades. LOVE this @NPR story: n.pr/LGSimj #parenting 8:14 PM May 21st via SocialOomph
INSIST on PE in schools: Study proves that mandatory PE policy makes a difference in child fitness: bit.ly/JbL2hy #parenting 2:12 PM May 21st via SocialOomph
Strangers are NOT usually the abusers: Teach kids how to avoid sexual abuse from the earliest ages. bit.ly/JlGnuZ #parenting 6:28 AM May 21st via SocialOomph
Remind Grandma + Grandpa: Keep meds AWAY from kiddos. @Univ-Mich says 25% store meds within easy reach: bit.ly/JsrUL8 #parenting 2:15 PM May 20th via SocialOomph
Breastfeeding: intuitive + easy? Not necessarily! Another reasoned voice in favor of Good Enough @CNN bit.ly/J3OJ6T #parenting 8:02 AM May 20th via SocialOomph
OxyContin and related opiate drugs are abused at epidemic rates. Impacts on baby skyrocketing, says @UMich bit.ly/JsquAc #parenting 7:15 PM May 19th via SocialOomph
Breastfeeding is intuitive and easy? No! - @CNN bit.ly/J3OJ6T #parenting 7:50 PM May 18th via web
I guess I'm not the only one! More US moms having more babies, later in life: bit.ly/JbLPzc #parenting 2:33 PM May 18th via SocialOomph
Strangers are NOT usually the abusers: Teach kids how to avoid sexual abuse from the earliest ages. bit.ly/JlGnuZ #parenting 9:28 AM May 18th via SocialOomph
@Manoushz @VookTV Not fair, geographic discrimination! Next time do your meetup here on #Maui. I'll be waiting. 9:58 PM May 17th via web in reply to Manoushz
@swim4fun77 @cornell_univ You've got a point there :) 8:55 PM May 17th via web in reply to swim4fun77

Name Dr. Heather
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Bio Mom of 4, Psychologist, and parenting writer specializing in the development of young children. National speaker, media consultant, @ParentsMagazine expert.