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Signing in Seattle

Would you like an fun, easy opportunity to network with parents and teachers in the Seattle area? Please join me on Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 2010 at 7PM at a Community Book Signing […]

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Exciting News! – iParenting Media Award Winner

My new book, See It. Say It. Do It! is an honored recipient of an iParenting Media Award.  The 2010 awards were announced Jan. 19, 2010. This award is given […]

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From Dr. Dom Maino-Avatar

MainoMemos Blogger Quoted in Chicago Sun Times – way to go Dom!! Chicago Sun Times columnist Mark Brown’s January 20th’s column title was: “Don’t be startled if ‘Avatar’ makes you […]

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Press Release: Avatar 3-D Movie May Make You Sick

For Immediate Release January 19, 2010 Contact: Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO Developmental Optometrist Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, PC LHellerstein@HBVision.net www.HBVision.net 303-850-9499 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avatar 3-D Movie […]

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Avatar – "3-D or Not?"

In just seventeen days the groundbreaking 3D movie, “Avatar” has grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. It seems as though James Cameron’s vision has inspired millions to venture into the […]

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Social-Emotional Skills (EQ)- Important for Success and Happiness

Scientific studies show that EQ is more important for success and happiness than IQ.  Young children need to develop strong social-emotional skills (EQ) to reach their full potential.  For more […]

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Teaching An Old Brain New Tricks

Check out Neuroplasticity: Teaching An Old Brain New Tricks by Dominick M. Maino, O.D., M.Ed. Research shows that adults do, in fact, exhibit neuroplasticity. You can use this innate ability […]

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COVD Tour de Optometry Visits – 12/09

I was honored to visit two truly dynamic optometry schools as part of the COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) Tour of Optometry. Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) […]

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Godiva returns

In a Nov 2009 blog entry (archived), I shared the beautiful story of our Godiva visit in Manhatten near Rockefeller Center.  I was just back to NYC again for a […]

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The Godiva Gift

Here is a beautiful note from Sariel, my brother-in-law, recalling a touching situation we experienced together in NYC. We were walking through NYC,  my sister-in- law Lynn,  my life partner Jerry […]

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