Thought this little tidbit might be of interest. A friend told me her 7-yr-old son, who is above average intelligence, could sight read, but was having troubles with phonics. He has been tested and the psychologist told her that they are seeing a lot of kids, like hers, who had numerous ear infections, who later have trouble with phonics and they think there is a connection. Her son was only breastfed for about 8 weeks, but was *not* in daycare (cared for by an au pair). Ear infections didn't start until he was weaned. Melissa Kirsch, JD, LLLL _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]