October 2010

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DANGER! Four Loko Lands Kids in the Hospital

DANGER! Four Loko Lands Kids in the Hospital

Where did this new form of teen poison come from?

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DAILY FIND: Scary Symptoms that Aren’t so Scary

DAILY FIND: Scary Symptoms that Aren’t so Scary

These are more about moms than kids, but you’ll be relieved in any case.

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Is Your Kid Faking it?

Is Your Kid Faking it?

“Mommy, I don’t feel good.” Trust, but verify.

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DAILY FIND: How To Protect Your Dog On Halloween

DAILY FIND: How To Protect Your Dog On Halloween

All that noise and chaos is fun for kids and families but can put Fido at risk…

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What’s the Poop?

We found our 2-year-old in his crib smearing poop everywhere he could reach! Why is he doing it and how can we make him stop?

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DAILY FIND: HalloweenMagazine.com

DAILY FIND: HalloweenMagazine.com

Need scary music? Costume ideas? Tips for trick-or-treating? You name it, it’s the go-to place for everything Halloweeny.

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What’s Fido Gonna Be?

What’s Fido Gonna Be?

If you need a little humor in your day, check out these kooky costumes for the animal in your life.

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What you Need to Know About Whooping Cough

What you Need to Know About Whooping Cough

Babies are dying and we have the power to stop it. Shouldn’t we?

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DAILY FIND: The Most Inappropriate Halloween Costumes Ever

DAILY FIND: The Most Inappropriate Halloween Costumes Ever

Have costume manufacturers lost their minds, or do they just sell what we buy?

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‘Mommy’ — It’s Priceless

‘Mommy’ — It’s Priceless

We love this essay by Anna Quindlen. She nails the ‘Mommy’ in all of us.

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