By Mary E. ShacklettPublished: January, 2007 Is this normal kid behavior, or do you call the doctor? Twenty years ago, if we saw children who were impulsive, inattentive, and hyperactive, we would have treated this behavior with discipline rather than medication. That is, until the early 1990s. What changed? Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and its […]
By Dave MatthewsPublished: December, 2008 By 1964, almost the entire island was under the management of California State Parks. Due to the incredibly rich history of the island, in a certain sense there are four completely different parks to see, each with its own identity. Here is your inside guide: Park Number One: The Quarantine […]
By Kati SchmidtPublished: May, 2011 Although it’s part of my day job, even in social situations I enjoy asking the icebreaker, “What sharks do you think live in San Francisco Bay?” The question receives a mix of reactions, most commonly of the blank stare variety. Never fear, I’m here to help — there are five […]
