Moms Talk Q&A: Concerns about Trans-Pacific Radiation

Moms Talk is a new feature on Enumclaw Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. 

Enumclaw Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Enumclaw and the surrounding Plateau.

Moms Talk is your place to drop in for a talk about the latest parenting hot topic. Do you know of local moms raising their children in the Tiger Mother's way and is it the best way? Where can we get information on local flu shot clinics for children? How can we help our children's schools weather their budget cutbacks?

And you don't need to be a mom to chime in the conversation!

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with this question, inspired by reports such as this one from CNN of Americans -- primarily on the West Coast -- who are buying up supplies of the supplement potassium iodide as a possible way to protect themselves and loved ones from radiation that is reportedly leaking in Japan due to last week's earthquake. Are people overreacting or are you taking preventative measures as well for your family?