Puget Sound Parent: September 2006




	September 2006 Handling Separation Anxiety Bonding and separation anxiety begin at birth or adoption and are normal parts of the first few years of life. Starting formal schooling often triggers a heightened sense of separation anxiety – in parents as well as children. We share ways to make this transition a part of the growing process and to help a child feel good about himself and his new situation. The Debate Over How Much to Vaccinate As the number of required and recommended vaccinations continues to rise every year, we review the many benefits of immunization and raise questions about effects on neurological development and whether too many vaccinations in the early years can overwhelm the brain, digestive system or immune system. Out & About Letterboxing: Finding Hidden Treasures Learn about the low-tech hobby that combines hiking, hunting for treasure, navigation skills and artistic ability. Letterboxing began in Dartmoor, England and has spread throughout the United States. We show you how to get started making and hiding your own box and stamp and finding clues to lots of local boxes. Departments Editor's Note: We're Looking for Young Heroes Viewpoint Cyber Shadows: Protecting Teens in the Online World Family FYI Education Directory, Parents as Teachers, Washington Flunks, Kids Marathon, On the Market Education Washington Virtual Academy Health Notes Sharing the Rules of the Road Puget Sound Parent Recommends Reviews of New Books September Calendar of Events (including Highlights and Farmers Markets) Museum Exhibits Classes for Kids Parent Education Advertising Marketplace	Tyler Everitt, 6, says goodbye to his mother, Dee Everitt, at the front of Whittier Elementary School in Fircrest. Photographer: Karen Irwin
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