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Breast Cancer Awareness: Interview with Dr. Beth Y. Karlan

The pink party was established by Elyse Walker in honor of her mother, Barbara Feder, who discovered her cancer when she had Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She didnt have the benefit of the treatments available today, but thanks topink party, Dr. Beth Y. Karlan, MD, and the Cedars-Sinai Womens Cancer Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute have received over $6 million dollars in funding for treatment and research. We were lucky enough to get Dr. Karlan’s perspective on how helpful and inspiring the event is:

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Volunteers Bring Hope To Children With Special Needs

One of my first memories is of my mom scooping me up and kissing me. I cant remember what had upset me, but I can vividly picture running into her arms and having my tears kissed away. In years to come, she would be the one to stay up with me when I was sick, help me with my homework, and take me to ballet lessons and soccer games. I never considered what my life would be like without her.

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Olympic Trainer John Abdo Shares Family Fitness Tips

Modern Mom was delighted to get a chance to interview fitness expert and Olympic trainer John Abdo about how to promote health and well-being in a family. John suggests that families exercise together, so health becomes a family activity, rather than an individual goal. Love that idea! Here’s some more practical health advice from the this renowned fitness guru and inventor of the Ab Doer Twist: ModernMom: What are some great exercises the whole family can do together?

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Food Ideas for a 1-Year-Old Birthday Party

Ushering in your baby’s first birthday demands some special menu planning. Before hiring a caterer or resorting to bowls of vegetable puffs, your guest list. Some 1-year-old birthday parties have only babies and parents in attendance, while others feature more family, neighbors or adult friends. Provide plenty of options to satisfy young, picky eaters as well as adult guests.