Colbert Report

You MUST check out this Colbert Report clip. Starting at 2:30, he's discussing how people are claiming global warming can't be real because of the record snowfall in the Mid-Atlantic. Yes, he says, this is based on "observational research. Whatever just happened is the only that is happening, just ask and peek-a-boo-ologist," flashing to a picture of a cute infant. Ah, good child development in pop culture.

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Pediatrician perspective on helping parents

This is a great article--I've just been chatting with two future pediatricians about this very topic. Pediatricians are very much on the front line of helping parents decide if their child is meeting essential early milestones. Early intervention is key--I hope all parents and pediatricians see this article.

Applauding Michelle's 'moves'

I was excited to see Michelle Obama's announcement about her "Let's Move" campaign against childhood obesity. Huge problem, so important. Read more from the Post's excellent Robin Givhan HERE. Read the (crazy) naysayers here.

News round up in the snow